Feb 16 New York appeals court hears arguments over the fate of the state's ethics panel By Michael Hill, Associated Press Cuomo is fighting an attempt by the commission to force him to forfeit $5 million he got for writing a book about his administration's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Feb 16 Read the full civil fraud trial ruling imposing penalty of over $350 million against Trump By Associated Press Judge Arthur Engoron issued his decision after a 2½-month trial that saw the Republican presidential front-runner bristling under oath that he was the victim of a rigged legal system. Continue reading
Feb 16 Judge imposes $364 million penalty in Trump's New York civil fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump won’t have to pay out the money immediately as an appeals process plays out, but the verdict still is a stunning setback for the former president. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 7:11 N.Y. judge denies Trump request to delay hush money trial By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz A judge in New York City ruled Donald Trump will go on trial to face felony charges he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal to protect his presidential campaign. The judge rejected Trump’s motions to dismiss or… Continue watching
Feb 13 Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race, flipping George Santos' former seat in Congress By Associated Press The victory marks a return to Washington for Suozzi, who represented the district for three terms before giving it up to run, unsuccessfully, for governor. Continue reading
Feb 13 Will the race to succeed George Santos in Congress be a bellweather? By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Forecasting for November could be complicated given that turnout, which was already expected to be low given the abbreviated race, could be further hampered by a snow storm. Continue reading
Feb 13 Live Results: New York special election to replace George Santos Voters in NY-03 will decide who will complete the remaining 11 months of Republican Santos' unfinished term. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 4:36 A look at issues getting attention in special election to fill seat of George Santos By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Saher Khan House Republicans continue to struggle to conduct the basic functions of government, hindered by a thin majority and infighting within their ranks. Congress witnessed failed floor votes, two battles for the speaker’s gavel and the booting of former Rep. George… Continue watching
Feb 12 House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy's seats help? By Mekhi Hill House Republicans have been navigating a new year while missing a few key members, adding stress to an already narrow majority in the chamber. Continue reading
Feb 11 New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents By Associated Press New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters after violent incidents attributed to migrant shelter residents gained national attention in recent weeks. Continue reading