Kennedy’s Campaign Is Accused of Lying About His New York Residency
A group aligned with President Biden is challenging Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s New York ballot petition, saying his campaign lied about his New York residency.
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Connecticut’s Democratic governor creates working group to develop ranked-choice voting legislation
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Democratic governor announced Thursday the formation of a new working group to explore options and come up with a legislative proposal allowing ranked-choice voting in certain elections in the state.
Ex-NJ attorney general testifies Sen. Bob Menendez confronted him twice over a pending criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New Jersey attorney general testified Thursday at Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial that the Democrat twice tried to discuss a pending criminal case with him, requests he considered “pretty unprecedented.”
New York governor pushes for tax increase after nixing toll program in Manhattan
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul enraged environmentalists and public transit advocates — but delighted suburban commuters — by putting the brakes on a plan to battle New York City’s traffic by imposing high tolls on Manhattan drivers.
Biden says he won't pardon son Hunter, vows to accept verdict in felony gun crime trial
President Biden said on Thursday he will not pardon his son Hunter and will accept the verdict in the ongoing felony gun trial.
Suspect In Gilgo Beach Killings Charged With Murders Of 2 More Women
The man suspected of serial killings on New York’s Long Island was charged with two more counts of murder, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced on Thursday.
Biden Says He Will Not Pardon Son Hunter As Federal Gun Trial Continues
President Joe Biden said Thursday he would not offer his son a pardon if he is found guilty on federal gun charges in Delaware, doubling down on the firm denial given by the White House last year, ABC News reported.
Poll Shows Trump's Guilty Verdict May Help Biden's Chances
A New York Times poll released Wednesday found that Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges may have slightly improved President Joe Biden’s chances of beating him in November’s election.