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February 26, 2021

Beto's back? O'Rourke jumps into spotlight in wake of Texas storm as he eyes another political campaign

In what seems like a flashback to his 2018 Senate campaign or his run in 2019 for the Democratic presidential nomination, Beto O’Rourke is once again on the road -- this time with relief efforts for Texas devastated by the deadly winter storm.

February 24, 2021

West Virginia gov urges Republicans to 'swallow' unrelated spending in Biden COVID-19 relief plan

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice urged Senate Republicans Wednesday to "swallow" the hefty price tag of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, warning lawmakers that "you will leave a lot of people hurting" if they continue to oppose the legislation.

February 23, 2021

In Virginia gubernatorial race, Amanda Chase casts herself as 'Trump in heels'

Republican Virginia State Sen. Amanda Chase is doing everything she can to present herself as the Donald Trump in a governor's race full of Liz Cheneys and Mitt Romneys.

February 20, 2021

New Mexico Dem governor spent taxpayer cash on groceries, booze: reports

New Mexico’s Democrat governor is on the defensive after a report this week detailed her office’s spending from a taxpayer-supported expense fund.

February 20, 2021

GOP Rep. Tom Reed 'definitely looking' at challenging NY Gov. Cuomo amid nursing home controversy

Republican Rep. Tom Reed of New York says that he’s "definitely looking" at running next year against Gov. Andrew Cuomo when the embattled three-term Democratic governor bids for re-election.

February 20, 2021

Cuomo finally getting media scrutiny he deserves, new NY congresswoman says

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is finally drawing the media scrutiny he deserves amid his coronavirus nursing home scandal, a newly elected Republican member of the U.S. House said Friday.

February 19, 2021

Cuomo silent as damning watchdog report says policy may have led to over 1,000 nursing home deaths

An Albany-based watchdog group says that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nursing home directive was likely responsible for more than 1,000 additional resident deaths during the coronavirus pandemic, despite numerous denials by the administration that their order was heavily to blame. 

February 18, 2021

New York lawmaker recounts threatening phone call from Cuomo, says gov asked 'if I were an honorable man'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told one of his most prominent Democratic critics that he could "pretty much ruin and finish my career and my livelihood," Assemblyman Ron Kim told "The Story" Thursday in an exclusive interview.

February 18, 2021

Cuomo has 'abused his power', 'nobody is surprised' by alleged threats to lawmaker: Rep. Malliotakis

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis R-N.Y., blasted New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo on "America Reports" Thursday, claiming that "nobody is surprised" that he allegedly threatened lawmakers over questions about his role in his administration's nursing home scandal.

February 18, 2021

Gov hopeful Glenn Youngkin says Virginia wants an outsider: 'I'm tired of the Republican Party losing'

Virginia hasn't elected a Republican governor since Bob McDonnell in 2009, but a crowded field of Republican candidates is hoping to change that.