NYC Democratic mayoral primary to proceed to ranked-choice counting after no candidate wins majority outright, CNN projects
The New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner will be determined using ranked-choice voting tabulation, CNN projects.
India Walton will defeat four-term incumbent in Buffalo mayoral primary, CNN projects
India Walton, a self-professed socialist and political newcomer, will defeat four-term incumbent Byron Brown in the Democratic primary for mayor of Buffalo, New York, CNN projected Wednesday.
Police will sometimes need warrants to pursue fleeing suspects into their homes, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that unless there is an emergency, police must evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether officers need a warrant before pursuing an individual suspected of committing a minor offense into his home.
Biden made it easier to get a work visa. Here’s why foreign workers still can’t get to the US.
When President Joe Biden revoked a Trump-era executive order in February that had temporarily banned some immigrant visas during the coronavirus pandemic, he touted the way US industries could again "utilize talent from around the world."
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner distance themselves from the former President and his constant complaints
With each passing day away from Washington, former President Donald Trump's grievances continue unabated. And those complaints appear to be driving away two of the people who were closest to him during his White House tenure: his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Tom Perez launches bid for Maryland governor
Tom Perez, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced Wednesday that he was running for governor of Maryland, seeking to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Biden set to announce his gun crime prevention and public safety strategy as White House looks to tackle crime surge
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will announce a comprehensive strategy on violent crime prevention -- with a particular emphasis on gun crimes -- amid a nationwide surge in violent crime that's emerged as an area of concern for the White House.
Fact check: A look at four false claims about Democrats’ big elections bill
The Senate is scheduled to hold a Tuesday vote on whether to move forward with a sweeping Democratic elections and ethics bill, known as the For the People Act, that was passed by the House of Representatives in March.
Pelosi to appoint select committee to investigate January 6, sources say
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to appoint a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol after Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent commission to probe the insurrection, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Democrats plot next steps on new election rules with a focus on Georgia
Senate Democrats, stymied in their push to mandate a major revamp of election laws, are beginning to map out their next steps to draw attention to the issue and to put the focus on a critical battleground state: Georgia.