Max Rose of Staten Island's 11th District deployed with National Guard in first half of April to help make facility; credits doctors, nurses with being on 'front line of this war'

Citing coronavirus crisis, US president proposes unprecedented step to get his nominees approved; move likely to spark bitter legal battle

Nydia Velázquez, whose district includes the Jewish community on Manhattan's Lower East Side, announces illness on Twitter, says she is self-isolating

Near-unanimous action by Congress aims to support businesses, health care system, struggling families as coronavirus restrictions bring life in many areas of US to a standstill

Congressional aides say direct cash payments in stimulus package can go to any US citizen with a tax ID number

Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami, Democrat Ben McAdams of Utah, both put themselves into self-quarantine; attending physician describes lawmakers as ' ill, but in good condition'

Rare bipartisan cooperation provides free coronavirus testing for those who need it, sick pay and paid family leave, and bolsters unemployment insurance for millions of Americans

President has promised to veto war powers resolution, warns that if his 'hands were tied, Iran would have a field day'

After president snubbed her handshake offer and used address to campaign, House Speaker says tearing her copy in half was the 'courteous thing to do'

House Democrats warn skeptical Republican senators at impeachment trial that US president endangering American Democracy, as defense team prepares its case