Speaker Johnson Vows To Face City's Challenges As He Is Sworn In

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson promised to be ready for hard battles and tough decisions as he was sworn in Sunday.

• Jan 28, 2018

President Trump Returns To White House After Trip To Davos

The president arrived Friday after a visit to the World Economic Forum which he called "a success." Meanwhile, troubles at home remain.

• Jan 27, 2018

Trump At World Economic Forum: 'America Is Open For Business'

President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum Friday in Davos, Switzerland.

• Jan 26, 2018

Report: Trump Ordered Firing Of Mueller In June, Backed Down Because Of White House Lawyer

President Donald Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller back in June, but eventually backed down in a confrontation with the White House lawyer, the New York Times reported Thursday evening.

• Jan 25, 2018

Gov.'s Chief Of Staff Testifies At Trial Of Former Cuomo Aide Percoco

The first witness was under cross-examination Wednesday in the trial of Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

• Jan 24, 2018

Mayor De Blasio Chooses Not To Attend Meeting With Trump At White House

City Hall previously said de Blasio would be among a group of mayors sitting down with President Donald Trump to discuss infrastructure, but the mayor tweeted he will not be there.

• Jan 24, 2018

White House Says It's Ready To Release Immigration Plan

Senators on Capitol Hill are back to square one in the fight to fund the government. This comes after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., withdrew his offer to fully fund President Donald Trump's long-promised wall along the Mexican border.

• Jan 24, 2018

De Blasio To Meet With Trump For First Time Since President Took Office

President Donald Trump and Mayor Bill de Blasio will meet Wednesday for the first time since Trump took office.

• Jan 23, 2018

New City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Says He'll Be Independent, Challenge Mayor

Corey Johnson, the new speaker of the New York City Council, vows to be independent and mount his own investigations of city agencies.

• Jan 23, 2018

Trump Signs Bill Ending Three-Day Government Shutdown

The president's signature ends a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations.

• Jan 22, 2018

N.J. State Sen. Vitale: Bills Vetoed By Christie Will See New Light

With a new administration at the helm in New Jersey, lawmakers will begin revisiting bills that were squashed with Gov. Chris Christie's veto pen.

• Jan 22, 2018

Report: N.Y. Taxpayers Have Paid Over $10 Million To Settle State Government Sexual Harassment Cases

New Yorkers have shelled out more than $10 million in taxpayer money to settle 88 cases of sexual harassment within state government.

• Jan 22, 2018

Speaker Johnson On Possible Future Mayoral Run: 'You Can Never Say Never'

Newly-selected New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson had earlier ruled out a run for mayor. But Johnson seems to be changing his tune.

• Jan 22, 2018

No Senate Vote To End Government Shutdown Coming Until Noon Monday

Democrats and Republicans in Congress went on feuding Sunday, and a vote to end a government shutdown will not be happening until noon Monday.

• Jan 21, 2018

Trial Of Former Cuomo Aide Percoco To Begin Monday

The corruption trial of Joseph Percoco, a former top adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is set to begin Monday.

• Jan 21, 2018

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