The civil service was once politicized. Then a president was assassinated.
Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a professional, merit-based civil service since shortly after the Civil War.
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These notable inaugurations weren’t held at the US Capitol. Here’s why
For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, with some noteworthy exceptions.
Mayor Eric Adams called to testify before Congress on New York's sanctuary city status
As the federal crackdown on immigration continues​, Mayor Eric Adams has been to testify on NYC's sanctuary city status.
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (January 2025)
The best movies on Netflix include Scream 6, Saturday Night, Back in Action, Hereditary, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, In the Heart of the Sea, and more.
A Clean Slate for Jan. 6 Rioters From the New York Area
President Trump’s executive orders pardoned or commuted the sentences of 1,600 Jan. 6 participants, including some who assaulted officers.
U.S. presidents who weren't inaugurated outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Donald Trump's will be sworn in under the Capitol Rotunda, rather than outside. But he's not the only president inaugurated in an unusual location.
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How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
NYC Council probing Adams staffer’s involvement in ex-employer’s development deal with city
The City Council is launching a probe into revelations that a private real estate firm scored a deal to redevelop the city government’s public health lab just months after one of the
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A Guide to Netflix's Biggest TV, True Crime and Movie Releases in 2025
Netflix is making 2025 their biggest year yet with major TV, movie and true crime releases in the works. On the small screen, the streaming service has a mix of returning and new TV shows on their upcoming slate.
Adams Re-Emerges After ‘Scary Week’ With Criminal Case in Doubt
The New York City mayor took a combative tone in a speech to clergy members after several days of absence from public appearances.
Successful program to battle street homelessness in NYC undermined by bureaucratic barriers
A small-scale homeless outreach program that Mayor Adams’ administration launched in late 2022 has proven effective. But the administration has told the Daily News for the first time that it
With Adams in crowd, NYC police commissioner unveils quality-of-life initiatives
NEW YORK — New York City’s police commissioner unveiled a slate of initiatives Thursday designed to reduce recidivism and improve the quality of life on subways — two leading concerns of voters who will decide Mayor Eric Adams’ political fate this year.