TODAY IN POLITICS: Bill Ritter and his political guests discuss President Biden’s first address before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
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The Countdown: CDC mask guidelines, Biden's 1st Congressional address, NYC mayoral race
TODAY IN POLITICS: The CDC issued new outdoor face mask guidance for fully vaccinated people Tuesday. Meanwhile, President Biden will make his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: President Biden's bold plans and biggest challenges
TODAY IN POLITICS: Bill Ritter is joined by political guests to discuss President Biden’s biggest plans and challenges including the Derek Chauvin verdict, infrastructure and carbon emissions. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Biden unveils bold, green plan; Could the US add a 51st state?
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden unveiled a bold plan on Earth Day to cut greenhouse emissions. Meanwhile, the U.S. took a step forward to create a 51st state. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Andrew Yang under fire over video; Biden imposes sanctions against Russia
TODAY IN POLITICS: Andrew Yang came under fire Thursday after a new video made the rounds on social media. Meanwhile, President Biden announced new sanctions against the Kremlin. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Biden to end country's longest war; J&J vaccine to remain in limbo
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden announced Wednesday, a plan to end the longest war in U.S. history. Meanwhile, a decision on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be tabled for at least a week as health officials gather more data. …
The Countdown: Biden to create commission to study possible changes to Supreme Court
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden remembers Britain’s Prince Philip. Plus, the White House announces that the president will create a commission to study possible changes to the Supreme Court including adding seats or instituting term limits. Source: Check out ABC…
The Countdown: Biden takes executive action on gun control; Lee Zeldin makes run at NY governor
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden announced a half-dozen executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing gun violence across the nation. Meanwhile, Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin announced he’s running for New York governor. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Biden to act on gun control, Cuomo spokesperson responds to latest accusations
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden is expected to announce executive actions on guns as soon as Thursday. Meanwhile, Governor Cuomo’s Office responded to newly reported details revealed by one of Cuomo’s accusers. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Biden bumps up vaccine eligibility date, NY reaches budget deal
TODAY IN POLITICS: President Biden announced Tuesday that states must make vaccination appointments available to all patients 16 and older by April 19. Meanwhile, New York lawmakers agreed to a deal on the state budget. Source: Check out ABC 7…
The Countdown: 9th Cuomo accuser comes forward; CDC warns of 'impending doom'
TODAY IN POLITICS: The latest accuser to step forward against Governor Cuomo is a 55-year-old grandmother from Upstate New York, who says Cuomo “manhandled” her by touching her face and kissing her on the cheeks. Source: Check out ABC 7…
The Countdown: Breakdown of President Biden's first news conference
TODAY IN POLITICS: Bill Ritter is joined by two guests to discuss President Biden’s first news conference and key elements of his agenda such as immigration and voting rights. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
The Countdown: Biden pledges 200M COVID doses; Cuomo faces new controversy
TODAY IN POLITICS: In his first news conference, President Biden set a new goal to administer 200 million COVID vaccine doses in his first 100 days. Meanwhile, Governor Cuomo is now facing a new controversy. Source: Check out ABC 7…
The Countdown: Biden addresses border crisis; Cuomo pushes forward amid investigations
TODAY IN POLITICS: After weeks of pressure and promises of transparency, the Biden administration allowed a small group of reporters into a facility housing unaccompanied migrant children. Meanwhile, Cuomo continues to push forward amid sexual harassment allegations. Source: Check out…
The Countdown: Biden attempts to address border crisis, amid surge of unaccompanied minors
TODAY IN POLITICS: The border is closed — that’s the message directly from the White House to the flood of migrants trying to cross the southern border into the U.S. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…