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Rep. Ritchie Torres ramps up criticism of N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul

Rep. Ritchie Torres on Wednesday called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul a leading hypocrite in the Empire State.

November 27, 2024

China releases three Americans in prisoner swap

The Biden administration has secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S.

November 27, 2024

Trump team signs memos needed to kickstart transition, share info with Biden team

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team have signed a memo of understanding that allows it to coordinate with the Biden White House and gain critical information from agency heads before the Jan. 20 inauguration.

November 26, 2024

Harris thanks grassroots supporters after ‘heavy’ election loss

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday thanked grassroots supporters who donated their time and treasure ahead of her losing bid for the presidency, saying the fight for their agenda "did not end of Nov. 5" and brighter days are ahead for the Democratic Party.

November 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat divides lawmakers, business groups at home

While GOP allies cheer President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless those countries rein in illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S., some business lobbies and trade groups warn of domestic pain if he follows through.

November 26, 2024

Youngkin to incoming Trump aides: Live in Virginia instead of D.C. or Maryland

Virginia is for lovers -- and new members of Trump's administration.

November 26, 2024

Target countries call Trump’s tariff threat counterproductive, plead for cooperation

The foreign governments targeted in President-elect Donald Trump's latest tariff threat said higher U.S. levies designed to rein in drugs and illegal migration could violate the North American free-trade deal Mr. Trump himself negotiated in his first term, and that dialogue is better than confrontation.

November 26, 2024

Trump freed from election fraud charges; special counsel extends prohibition on prosecution

A federal judge on Monday granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the federal election fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, bringing an end to the criminal charges that accused Mr. Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

November 25, 2024

Jack Smith moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss his election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing the election and precedents that dictate a sitting president cannot be criminally prosecuted.

November 25, 2024

Trump’s pick for FCC chair says fighting censorship is his No. 1 priority

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission said Monday he wants to "smash the censorship cartel" to rebuild trust in media sources and ensure broadcasters serve the public interest.

November 25, 2024

Macy’s says an employee hid up to $154M in delivery expenses, delays earnings report

Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries for delivery expenses.

November 25, 2024

Judge delays Trump sentencing, sets December deadline for dismissal motions

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan is postponing President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing and ordered lawyers to submit motions in December on whether the case should be dismissed.

November 22, 2024

Raffensperger certifies Georgia’s election for Trump, four years after certification nightmare

Georgia's chief election official has certified the state's election results and congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, reveling in a routine process after the 2020 contest roiled his office.

November 22, 2024

Biden sanctions major Russian bank

The White House cracked down on Russia Thursday by targeting over 50 people in its financial sector and Gazprombank, the largest remaining bank not sanctioned by the U.S.

November 21, 2024

MTG to lead House panel working with Elon Musk on cutting costs, regulations

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer plans to put Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in charge of a subcommittee that will work closely with President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.

November 21, 2024

Biden turns 82, extending record as oldest president

President Biden turned 82 on Wednesday, sparking well-wishes from Washington allies and solidifying his record as the oldest sitting U.S. president in history.

November 20, 2024

Trump’s attorneys urge N.Y. judge to dismiss hush money conviction

Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump demanded Wednesday the immediate dismissal of his New York hush money conviction as the judge weighs whether to impose a sentence as planned, delay proceedings or toss out the case completely.

November 20, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott lobbies for Lara Trump to fill expected Senate vacancy

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida thinks his home-state Gov. Ron DeSantis will select Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, to fill the seat left by Sen. Marco Rubio, who is set to become secretary of state.

November 20, 2024

RFK Jr. targets corporate influence at health agencies, vows to examine root causes of disease

President-elect Donald Trump wants to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health."

November 19, 2024

Manhattan DA Bragg agrees to Trump sentencing delay

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday he will agree to a delay in President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing, but he will object to any attempt to dismiss the incoming leader's criminal convictions.

November 19, 2024