For the first time in state history, black Democratic politicians hold much of the power in Albany. Their agenda is sending shock waves through conservative white communities in upstate New York.
Seven months ago, Trump scrapped his plan to nominate Ratcliffe over concerns that he would not have the backing of Senate Republicans. It's unclear what has changed.
President Trump tweeted Friday that he is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, to be director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe was first nominated last July but withdrew amid controversy.
A federal appeals court in California has blocked the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" program, which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their day in U.S. immigration court.
Democratic presidential candidates have been criss-crossing the nation, with South Carolina's primary tomorrow and the Super Tuesday elections just three days later.
For Joe Biden, the last week of February is a make-or-break test for his presidential campaign. After disappointing performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, all hopes lie with South Carolina.