Politics

WATCH: New York AG discusses findings of sexual harassment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo

By Associated Press

The investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers, found that the Cuomo administration was a "hostile work environment" and that it was "rife with fear and intimidation."…

Tennessee sued over transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The federal suit filed by the Human Rights Campaign on Tuesday is the latest seeking to overturn a long slate of bills targeting transgender people that Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed into law earlier this year.

U.S., other countries return looted ancient artifacts to Iraq

By Associated Press

Iraq's government says over 17,000 pieces of priceless antiquities have been recovered from the United States and other countries and handed over to the culture ministry.

Congress approves medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The bill passed by voice vote with no objections.

Yellen briefs Democrats amid calls for new ban on evictions

By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has briefed House Democrats on the administration’s efforts to prevent widespread housing evictions after a moratorium lapsed.

WATCH: Biden chides Republican governors who resist vaccine rules

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday.

DeSantis won’t move on masks as Florida COVID wards swell

By Terry Spencer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press

With the much more contagious delta variant now spreading exponentially, Florida hit 11,515 hospitalized patients Tuesday, breaking last year's record for the third straight day.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki criticized policies in states such as Texas and Florida that have moved to block employers and proprietors from implementing mask or vaccine requirements to curb the coronavirus.

WATCH: Cuomo defiant after probe says he sexually harassed 11 women

By Michael R. Sisak, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

The governor remained defiant, saying in a taped response to the findings that “the facts are much different than what has been portrayed" and that he “never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances.”…

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.