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First LookCuomo denies sexual harassment, but admits 'unwanted flirtation'New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces the most serious challenge of his decade in office following claims he sexually harassed two women who worked for him.聽
First LookAt CPAC, Trump attacks GOP leadership and calls for party unityIf the 2024 primary were held today, a CPAC straw poll showed that just 55% said they would vote for Donald Trump, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 21%.
The ExplainerBiden鈥檚 big COVID-19 aid package: What鈥檚 in the bill?The U.S. coronavirus relief bill is massive and moving through Congress on party-line votes. Stimulus payments and public health are just the start.聽
A new stage in the pandemic: Cautious optimismCOVID-19 spikes have been followed by plummets only to spike again. But the current decline could be a light at the end of the tunnel.
The ExplainerUrban transit took a pandemic wallop. Can it bounce back?After a harrowing plunge in revenue and ridership at transit systems, an urban revival requires new investment 鈥� not just an end to the pandemic.
Voters look at both major parties and ask, is this all there is?In many states voters are fleeing the Democratic and Republican parties, both of which are straining to hold together disparate factions.
From savior to bully: Is Cuomo鈥檚 hardball style falling out of favor?Do the controversies surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signal a changing landscape in the old-fashioned politics of intimidation and humiliation?
Politics WatchWhy did Capitol security fail on Jan. 6?Top security officials engaged in finger-pointing at the first congressional hearing on the U.S. Capitol attack. But at least senators agreed on who caused it, with one notable exception.聽
First LookTrump's tax records to be released. Prosecutors look for lies.The Supreme Court Monday denied former President Donald Trump鈥檚 efforts to shield his tax records from Manhattan鈥檚 district attorney. Prosecutors will examine his federal income tax returns for signs of fraud, as well as review related accounting records.
Biden鈥檚 high-wire act: Big goals and a fast-closing windowThe new president鈥檚 bipartisan instincts may be overridden by the need to improve Americans鈥� lives quickly and tangibly.聽聽
First LookGarland pledges 'equal justice' and independence from politicsMerrick Garland鈥檚 confirmation process for U.S. attorney general is underway. Mr. Garland has said he will focus on civil rights, confront extremism and domestic terrorism, and restore the Justice Department鈥檚 political independence.
Shoring up the grid: What El Paso can teach the rest of TexasTexas power outages are stirring calls for more resilient grids. The need is amplified by climate change and increasingly electrified lifestyles.
First LookThe US rejoins the Paris Agreement. Why does it matter?The United States is officially re-entering the Paris Agreement, just 107 days after leaving. Expectations are high that the U.S. will step up to its commitments to fight the climate crisis and experts hope to see accelerated and unified progress globally.
Four impeachments, zero removals: Sign of cracks in Constitution?A key check on presidential power doesn鈥檛 seem to be working the way the Founding Fathers envisioned. We look where a cycle of partisanship may head.
Biden, Warnock, and the resurgence of the liberal 海角大神The election of President Joe Biden and Sen. Raphael Warnock 鈥渞epresents an opportunity for 海角大神 political discourse to move from the culture wars to the social gospel.鈥�
Politics WatchImpeachment 2.0: bipartisan, yes, but the fallout could be hugeMany Republicans who voted to impeach or convict former President Donald Trump are feeling the intra-party consequences 鈥� even if it's not yet clear how heavy they will be.
First LookNew arrivals seeking asylum will test Biden's immigration planPresident Joe Biden has reversed many Trump administration immigration policies in pursuit of a 鈥渉umane, comprehensive process鈥� to evaluate asylum cases. As more people arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, criticism and the pressure to deliver have grown.
First LookSenate acquits Trump again, but on a changed Washington stageBoth of Donald Trump's impeachments ended in his acquittal, with little suspense over the outcome. But the circumstances of the crimes and trials were radically different.
Why California鈥檚 pandemic response could lead to a recall voteCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom might face a recall because of his pandemic response. The state is facing the challenges of a U.S. in miniature.
Impeachment trial: Political, but also deeply personalFor the senators and House impeachment managers, this week鈥檚 trial underscores the deeply personal nature of the events at the center of it.
