On Friday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said in a teleconference that he would not resign amid sexual harassment allegations and criticism of his administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic.

Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, on Friday said Japan, India, Australia and the United States agreed to work together to distribute vaccines in the Indo-Pacific and address cyberthreats.

On Friday, the Quad, which includes the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, held a virtual conference where the four countries agreed to join together to expand global vaccine supply.

President Biden delivers remarks following the passage of the American Rescue Plan, an economic relief package in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Biden on Thursday called on states to make the coronavirus vaccine available to all adults by May 1 and said he was hopeful that the country could return to some form of normal life by the Fourth of July.

Judge Peter A. Cahill on Thursday added a third-degree murder charge in the trial of Derek Chauvin, which includes second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd.

The House on Thursday approved a pair of bills aimed at expanding and strengthening background checks for gun purchasers. The bills are expected to face stiff opposition in the Senate.

On Thursday, President Biden signed a historic economic stimulus package, the bill sends direct payments to many Americans, expands a child tax credit, and extends the weekly unemployment supplement.

Prince William denied Britain's royal family was racist on Thursday, following an interview where his brother, Prince Harry, and Harry's wife, Meghan, alleged a family member had raised concerns about their son's skin tone.

House Democrats prevailed over Republican opposition to give final approval on Wednesday to President Biden's nearly $1.9 trillion stimulus package in a 220-to-211 vote, clearing the legislation for his signature.