Government And Institutions

Coronavirus cases spike in Sun Belt, other states back off on reopening

The Sun Belt states have seen the highest recorded coronavirus deaths, infections and hospitalizations in the past few days. The soaring numbers have raised fears that many other states could see the same phenomenon if they reopen too, or that people from the South and West could spread the virus to other regions.

Borgata president one of few black women to run a US casino

Melonie Johnson is making history not only as the first Black woman to hold the title of president of an Atlantic City casino but also for restarting Atlantic City's top-performing casino in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic.

NYPD budget cuts an 'accounting gimmick': Former commissioner

Protesters have been camped outside City Hall, insisting that the city slash $1 billion from the NYPD’s budget amid a nationwide campaign to “defund” police — a movement animated by outrage over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black Americans at the hands of police.

What is TSA?

The Transportation Security Administration was formed in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, to prevent such events from happening again.

What is the CIA?

The CIA is headquartered in Langley, Virginia, and led by Gina Haspel.

Who is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has become a prominent figure in the state's, and, at times, the country’s battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law

SCOTUS struck down a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that it violates abortion rights the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.