Attorney General Sessions To Gangs: 'We Are Targeting You'
The attorney general is in Suffolk County, where he is meeting with local, state and federal law enforcement about the violent MS-13 street gang.
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The attorney general is in Suffolk County, where he is meeting with local, state and federal law enforcement about the violent MS-13 street gang.
The gang violence problem on eastern Long Island is drawing the attention of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
The Trump administration is moving beyond rhetoric in its effort to crack down on so-called sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is drawing ire on social media after saying Adolf Hitler "didn't even sink to using chemical weapons" in World War II.
The request comes just hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he had ordered a sweeping review of the Justice Department's interactions with local law enforcement, including such court-enforceable improvement plans with troubled police agencies.
The move comes after the Trump administration said it would withhold funding from cities that give sanctuary to illegal immigrants.
City leaders across the U.S. are vowing to intensify their fight against President Donald Trump's promised crackdown on so-called "sanctuary cities'' despite the financial risks.
The Justice Department will require compliance with immigration laws in order for the cities to receive grants through the Office of Justice Programs, Sessions said.
With a quick wit and a steady stream of public appearances, Bharara has been one of the more charismatic prosecutors to lead one of the busiest offices of federal prosecutors in the country.
It is customary for the country's 93 U.S. attorneys to leave their positions once a new president is in office, but the departures are not automatic.
James Clapper, director of national intelligence under Obama, said Sunday that no such wiretap activity was carried out against Trump as a candidate or against his campaign.
President Donald Trump blames Democrats for forcing Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from investigating possible links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Sessions faced mounting calls to recuse himself or to resign following allegations that he was in contact with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the 2016 campaign, which he called "totally false."
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday night.
The president told a group of police chiefs Wednesday that his order was "done for the security of our nation," saying "a bad high school student would understand this.''
Wednesday night's vote drew wide attention after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans silenced Sen. Elizabeth Warren for quoting a letter from Coretta Scott King.
Senate Republicans silenced Warren for criticizing colleague and Attorney General-designate Jeff Sessions with the words of Coretta Scott King from three decades ago.
The panel's top Democrat, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, said she'll vote against Sessions.
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer says in a statement that although the Alabama senator is a colleague and friend, Schumer has no confidence that Sessions has the ability to defend the rights of all Americans.
He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it's a "fair assumption'' Russian President Vladimir Putin knew about Moscow's meddling in America's 2016 presidential election.
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions faces his peers on the Republican-led Judiciary Committee Tuesday and witnesses who support and oppose his nomination will testify on Wednesday.
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was the first U.S. senator to back Trump during the campaign. Rep. Mike Pompeo is a fierce critic of President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners are participating in the New York City half-marathon today. Here's where to track the runners, the route map, street closures and more.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A 29-year-old man was shot in the arm and a 27-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to her back on McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, police said.
We're hearing from the family of a U.S. service member killed in the refueling operation in the war with Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
Video shows intense flames shooting out of the top floors on Conklin Avenue, where FDNY said at least two people suffered serious injuries.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Runners are making their way from Brooklyn's Prospect Park to Central Park in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
