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First LookGov. Cuomo's top aide resigns amid sexual harassment backlashN.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, has resigned following the release of a report that found that the governor had sexually harassed 11 women. Scores of Democrats are calling for the governor's resignation.
First LookDemocrats unveil $3.5T budget focused on social, climate reformsOn Monday, Senate Democrats outlined a $3.5 trillion budget resolution aimed at expanding the country鈥檚 social security net and climate programs. The resolution includes聽two years of free community college, paid family and sick leave, and Medicare expansions.
Where there鈥檚 smoke, there鈥檚 fire 鈥� and political unityAt a time of intense partisanship in the U.S., Western state lawmakers are forging bipartisan legislation to address the region鈥檚 wildfire crisis.
In New York politics, an end to the old boys鈥� club?New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul could become the first female governor of New York, if Andrew Cuomo resigned or was forced from office.
The trouble with transparency: How pandemic is challenging the CDCPandemic messaging is a balancing act. Leaders must project authority and combat spread, while admitting unknowns. At stake is the public trust.
First LookCalifornia ramps up efforts to provide shelter for the unhousedCalifornia鈥檚 Project Homekey 鈥� an initiative where the state buys and repurposes vacant hotels, motels, and other unused properties to serve as housing for the homeless 鈥� is now set to expand from 6,000 to 42,000 housing units.
FocusHow Michigan became ground zero for COVID-19 debateAfter a tumultuous year and a half Michigan remains perhaps the most polarized state in the U.S. regarding COVID-19 restrictions
鈥楾his is not just a Republican problem鈥�: Crisis of trust looms in US electionsA former FEC chair talks about the dueling narratives of electoral fraud and voter suppression, and why stability in election law is so important.
First Look'Deeply disturbing': Cuomo sexually harassed women, probe findsNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was found to have sexually harassed multiple women and unlawfully retaliated against them when they came forward, according to a report by the state鈥檚 attorney general.聽
This Democrat wants to fix potholes with Republicans, not steamroll themKyrsten Sinema is spearheading Congress鈥� most significant infrastructure bill in years. Some Democrats see the bipartisan effort as聽capitulation.
First LookBipartisan infrastructure bill unveiled. Up next, a Senate voteU.S. senators released the final text of a聽nearly聽$1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package聽Sunday night. The bill calls for $550 billion in new spending over five years.
As pandemic shifts, so does some Americans鈥� view of itAmericans were in two camps, with different views of vaccines and the pandemic, before the delta variant. There is evidence thought is shifting.
With moratorium lifting, can US avoid avalanche of evictions?A nationwide moratorium on evictions is set to expire July 31. But there is hope for renters who need help 鈥� emergency assistance is still available.
First LookSenate advances infrastructure bill. Can the bipartisanship last?In a 67-32 vote, the U.S. Senate agreed to begin formal consideration of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal that came after weeks of negotiations between a bipartisan group of senators and the White House.
Politics WatchWhy Biden鈥檚 'drop by' with Belarus opposition leader mattersThe president signaled support for democracy over autocracy, after failing to meet with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya last week.
鈥榊ou held the line鈥�: Police heroism in spotlight at Jan. 6 hearingPolice testified about defending the Capitol at an emotional congressional hearing, where their courage shone through the swirling politics.聽聽
As Congress launches new Jan. 6 inquiry, a push for the truthIs it possible to get to the bottom of an intensely political event without being political? Congress鈥� Jan. 6 inquiry launches Tuesday.
First LookAs courts battle legality of DACA, new applicants cling to hopeA U.S. federal judge ruled July 16 the DACA program is illegal, leaving some 90,000 young immigrants in limbo without legal status or a clear path to follow. The program remains intact for existing participants.
First LookPelosi names second Republican to Capitol insurrection panelRep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was named Sunday to a聽special House committee investigating the Capitol riot.聽He joins Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming.
First LookCalifornia's recall election is now set. Can the GOP oust Newsom?The ballot for California鈥檚 recall election is set, with 46 candidates vying to replace incumbent Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. But while Republicans are eager to get Mr. Newsom out of office, they are still divided as to who should replace him.
