Lawmakers step up pressure on Cuomo to resign

Lawyers in an impeachment probe have given the New York governor a week to provide them with reasons he should keep his job. And the probe may go beyond alleged sexual harassment.

• Aug 6, 2021

Key Senate vote on $1 trillion infrastructure bill expected Saturday

Senators debated amendments to the bipartisan measure late into the night Thursday. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a vote on cutting off debate would happen early in Saturday's session.

• Aug 6, 2021

Cuomo impeachment investigation "is nearing completion," lawmaker says

Charles Lavine wrote to Cuomo's attorneys Friday to inform them that "the Assembly will soon consider potential articles of impeachment against your client."

• Aug 6, 2021

Dems' online fundraising platform halts donations for Cuomo

ActBlue's decision cuts off grassroots, small-dollar donations to Cuomo, who had indicated that he planned to run for reelection.

• Aug 5, 2021

Virginia governor says he'll let New Yorkers decide Cuomo's fate

On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo.

• Aug 5, 2021

Texas governor announces new special session to begin Saturday

The Democrats left the Legislature during the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote on a measure governing elections.

• Aug 5, 2021

U.S. expands citizenship eligibility for certain children born abroad

Children born abroad to couples who used assisted reproductive technology, like surrogacy, will now qualify for U.S. citizenship, even if the U.S. parent is not biologically related to them.

• Aug 5, 2021

4.2 million gig workers will soon lose unemployment aid

Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid.

• Aug 6, 2021

Richard Trumka, influential head of AFL-CIO, dies at 72

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the country has "just lost a giant."

• Aug 5, 2021

Biden signs bill honoring officers who protected Capitol

"You stood in the breach. You did your duty," the president said before signing the bill.

• Aug 5, 2021

GOP congressman asks court for immunity from January 6 suit

Brooks said a White House employee asked him to speak at the rally.

• Aug 5, 2021

N.Y. state senator on Cuomo: "This is a governor that has to go"

New York state senator Samra Brouk joins a growing number of legislators calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation or impeachment amid sexual harassment allegations.

• Aug 5, 2021

Biden admin prepares plan requiring foreign travelers to be vaccinated

All foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. would have to be fully vaccinated before entry, according to a White House official.

• Aug 5, 2021

Landlords sue to block new evictions moratorium

The CDC imposed it after the prior one expired but it faces many legal questions that even President Biden admits might be on shaky legal ground.

• Aug 5, 2021

Gosar's brother calls for his removal: "What am I supposed to do?"

Dave Gosar says his brother's "unhinged behavior" prompted him to speak out against the Arizona Republican.

• Aug 4, 2021

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