President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Into Law 2021-05-21

Published: May 21, 2021, 4 p.m.

President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Into Law

The legislation aims to address the uptick in hate crimes targeting the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander population during the pandemic.   

House Votes to Establish Bipartisan Commission Looking Into Capitol Attack

The idea to form a commission—in the style of the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks—has been fraught since day one. 

New York Attorney General Announces Criminal Investigation Into the Trump Organization

The criminal probe means the AG’s office will work alongside the Manhattan District Attorney to investigate possible fraud in the Trump Organization's business dealings.