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Could Aaron Rodgers really be a VP nominee? Here's a look at athletes who became politicians
There are many examples of pro athletes taking on a role in public service.
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Caitlyn Jenner backs Nassau County's transgender athletes ban
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is trying to drum up support for his ban on transgender athletes from competing against girls at county-facilities. The Republican leader stood side by side with Caitlyn Jenner, an Olympic gold medalist and transgender athlete, who supports the restrictions on transgender athletes. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
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Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs Nassau County ban on transgender female athletes
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities.
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Schumer calls for new leadership in Israel after Netanyahu ‘lost his way'
Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S., spoke from the Senate floor on Thursday for Israel to host new elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu has ‘lost his way'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Schumer, the first Jewish majority leader in the Senate and the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S., strongly...
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Long Island roller derby league sues over county's trans athlete ban
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is standing by his county’s ban on transgender girls and women athletes at county-run facilities. His defense of the order comes even after the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of a women’s roller derby team. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Cuomo team in talks over congressional subpoena regarding COVID response
Former Governor Cuomo was subpoenaed by Congress regarding his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, now the leader of the Republican sub-committee assigned to this case say time is of the essence. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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‘Not safe here': Long Island roller derby team sues over transgender sports ban
A Long Island roller derby team is the first to challenge a Nassau County executive order that prohibits transgender women from competing in women’s sports at over 100 different county owned venues.
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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife plead not guilty to newest obstruction, bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine were hit last week with more criminal charges in an alleged corruption case involving gold bars, a luxury car and other alleged bribes, according to federal prosecutors.
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Netanyahu says no to Biden's call for ceasefire as Ramadan begins
President Joe Biden says he will continue to send weapons to Israel while also pushing to send more aid to Gaza. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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New York Republicans, Democrats discuss State of the Union address
News 4’s Melissa Russo was live on Capitol Hill, speaking with Democrats and Republicans from New York who were getting ready for the State of the Union.
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Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. Santos, a Republican who is just the sixth member to be ousted by fellow House members, posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, who represents...
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George Santos is running for Congress again
Jessica Cunnington reporting on George Santos planning a political comeback.
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Man arrested in alleged scam attempt against disgraced ex-congressman George Santos
A Texas man was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he schemed to dupe George Santos into wiring him money with the false promise that he could get the criminal corruption charges against the disgraced congressman dropped.
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5 things to know about Jason Palmer
Here are five things to know about Maryland businessman Jason Palmer.
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GOP House subcommittee sends Andrew Cuomo subpoena over COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led House subcommittee, asking him to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife charged with obstruction of justice
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine face more criminal charges in the so-called gold bar corruption case, as federal prosecutors charged both with new obstruction of justice charges.
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Ex-NY Gov. Cuomo subpoenaed by Congress to testify about state's COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic.
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Bob Menendez and wife charged with obstruction, accused of trying to cover up bribes
New Jersey. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine were hit with more criminal charges in an alleged corruption case involving gold bars, a luxury car and other alleged bribes, according to federal prosecutors.