New York, Long a City of Contradictions, Is Still Turning Up New Ones

New York City has often set the political, cultural and financial course of the country. Tuesday’s mayoral election — and a New Yorker watching from Washington — could scramble it all.

Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself

The speaker’s decision to hold the House in an indefinite hiatus during the shutdown is his latest move to diminish the role ...
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McConnell Stumbles and Falls at the Capitol

The former Senate Republican leader has had a series of health episodes, including falls, in recent years. He plans to retire in 2027. By Megan Mineiro Reporting from the Capitol Senator Mitch ...

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

The New York man, Christopher Moynihan, appears to be the only rioter so far who has been charged again with committing an ...

New York Dems challenge Stefanik poll, allege disclosure violation

ALBANY — New York Democrats say the details behind a r ecent poll that showed tighter competition between U.S. Rep. Elise ...

Will New York Voters Choose to Speed Up Housing Construction?

Along with casting ballots for mayor and other officials, New Yorkers have begun voting on six ballot proposals. No. 1 would ...