Politics

The Biden Administration Needs To Do More For Cuban Protestors, Some Lawmakers Say

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

Cuban authorities are cracking down on protesters after a wave of anti-government rallies. The U.S. has spoken out in support of the protest movement, but some lawmakers say Biden needs to do more.

Coverage Of The Claims Against Gov. Cuomo Is Everywhere — Except His Brother's Show

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by David Folkenflik

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo never covered the sexual misconduct probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his show. The state attorney general's report showed he advised his brother on responding to the allegations.

Michigan Republicans Defend Unvaccinated People's Claims Of Discrimination

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by Michelle Jokisch Polo

With COVID-19 cases spiking in Michigan and vaccinations stalled, some businesses are asking customers to show proof of vaccination. But there are unvaccinated residents who call this discrimination.

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May in the Bronx borough of New York.

Politics & Government

If Gov. Cuomo Leaves Office, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Would Be Next, And Make History

3:21pm August 04, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

Should Gov. Andrew Cuomo be impeached or choose to resign, New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul would be next in line and would become the state's first woman to hold the position.

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers filed a motion in federal court Wednesday seeking to block the release of his tax returns to a Democratic-led House committee.

Politics & Government

Trump Calls The Fight To Get Tax Returns A Political Attempt To Retaliate Against Him

3:04pm August 04, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

"The requests single out President Trump because he is a Republican and a political opponent," the former president's lawyers say in a new motion.

Politics & Government

Senate Unanimously Votes To Award Congressional Gold Medal To Jan. 6 Officers

1:14pm August 04, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

"I cannot imagine more worthy recipients than the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend this temple of democracy," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says.

Belarus athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya waves as she boards a Vienna-bound flight at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo on August 4, 2021.

Belarusian Athlete's Defection Is No Surprise To Human Rights Experts

12:55pm August 04, 2021

by Tori Dominguez

An expert says threats against Belarusian athletes aren't uncommon. Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refused to board a flight home to Belarus after officials abruptly took her to the airport.

New York's Attorney General Releases Report On Cuomo Harassment Probe

8:24am August 04, 2021

by Gwynne Hogan

The state attorney general's office corroborated multiple sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The report also said that the Cuomo administration was a "hostile work environment."

Lawmakers In New York Move Closer To Impeaching Cuomo

8:24am August 04, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York state Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou about the state attorney general's report which found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women.

New Federal Eviction Moratorium Is Issued After The Previous One Lapses

6:43am August 04, 2021

The White House was under pressure to do something to stop an impending wave of evictions. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had found a way.