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After the Senate passes a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, Democrats will take the first step to approve their $3.5 trillion spending plan.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom may face more of an uphill battle in the upcoming recall election than initially expected. 

An amendment in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that would limit a proposal to increase federal regulation of cryptocurrencies was blocked Monday afternoon.

The Department of Justice has committed to disclose information related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks after years of pressure from victims' families.

Influential donors in the business world are encouraging Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to run for governor as Andrew Cuomo contends with various investigations.

The committee responsible for determining whether to impeach New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo expects to finish reviewing evidence within weeks.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of sexually harassing 11 women. The Democrat faces an impeachment inquiry.

It's all but certain Congress won't raise the debt ceiling before the Senate's recess, setting the stage for a partisan face-off this fall.

The Pentagon has said it will maintain airstrikes in support of Afghan forces until all foreign forces exit the country.

A fund set up to compensate victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein awarded almost $125 million to about 150 individuals.

Brittany Commisso is identified as “Executive Assistant #1” in a report on Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment of nearly a dozen women.

A group of 9/11 survivors and families asked President Joe Biden to skip memorial events unless he declassifies documents on Saudi Arabia's role in the attacks.

President Joe Biden and other top Democrats say New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign due to sexual harassment claims. He also faces potential impeachment.

A firm run by the father of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's closest advisor was actively lobbying members of the governor's team earlier this year.

The U.N. special envoy for Afghanistan on Friday said the war in the country has entered a "deadlier and more destructive phase" and questioned the Taliban's commitment to political settlement. 

President Joe Biden said the strong July jobs numbers were no cause for celebration, because rising Covid cases pose an urgent threat.

The loss of power could fuel rolling blackouts as the state struggles with a historic drought and record-breaking heat waves.

Black and Hispanic unemployment dropped in the July jobs report, but the figures are high compared with the jobless rate for whites and Asians.

The future of the Fed is up for grabs with Wall Street pushing Biden to reappoint Chair Jerome Powell and progressives calling for a fresh face.

President Joe Biden said China undermined the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents by imposing a security law that has led to arrests there.