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First LookSenate approves $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill – top Biden priorityWith a party-line vote, the Senate approved President Biden’s biggest early priority: addressing the pandemic, unemployment, and a struggling economy.
First LookWhy did NY hide true number of nursing home deaths?A new report shows 15,000 nursing home residents in New York state died as a result of COVID-19, a drastic increase over a January report of 8,700. Critics say the way the deaths were counted was an attempt to protect Gov. Andrew Cuomo from political rivals.
Cuomo, Democrats, and the politics of personal conductAllegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a prominent Democrat, have renewed soul-searching within his party.
First LookLaw enforcement agencies can't agree on who to blame for Jan. 6Congress hasn’t pinned the blame on any specific U.S. law enforcement or intelligence agency or official as it investigates the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Police and national security officials have deflected responsibility, blaming either intelligence failures, the Pentagon, or each other.
FocusA 9/11 Commission for Jan. 6? Possible, but harder this time.Amid diverging narratives about the attack on the U.S. Capitol, key players from the 9/11 Commission say their experience offers relevant lessons.
First LookBiden's Cabinet, hailed for diversity, slow to be confirmedBetween an antagonistic outgoing Trump administration, a split Senate, and time eaten up by an impeachment trial, U.S. President Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks are being confirmed at a slower rate than those of the previous four presidents.
Vermont has put women at legislative helm. Where will they steer?With women now holding top posts in the Vermont legislature, they’re in a position to take on an enduring problem: Balancing a job and family.
In post-Trump era, a GOP battle of ideas – and test of Trump’s cloutThat Donald Trump is the dominant force in the GOP is beyond dispute. But as Republicans start looking ahead to 2024, his hold may not be as absolute as it appears.
First LookCongress is debating a voting reform bill. Who would it help?The U.S. Congress has resumed debate on a bill that would make voting easier, curb gerrymandering, and curtail money’s influence in politics. Democrats argue the bill will make voting more accessible while Republicans say the measures will limit the power of states.
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.
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’s big COVID-19 aid package: What’s 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.
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 – 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’s 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.
First LookTrump's tax records to be released. Prosecutors look for lies.The Supreme Court Monday denied former President Donald Trump’s efforts to shield his tax records from Manhattan’s district attorney. Prosecutors will examine his federal income tax returns for signs of fraud, as well as review related accounting records.
Biden’s high-wire act: Big goals and a fast-closing windowThe new president’s bipartisan instincts may be overridden by the need to improve Americans’ lives quickly and tangibly.
First LookGarland pledges 'equal justice' and independence from politicsMerrick Garland’s 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’s political independence.
