Laura Barrón-López

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Actress Cynthia Nixon, the former "Sex and the City" star, says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September. Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.

Cynthia Nixon snags key progressive group endorsement in New York governor contest

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 9:30 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ted Cruz raises far less than Democratic challenger in first quarter

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 9:00 pm

"This administration will have no tolerance for the type of brazen disregard that Planned Parenthood has shown for both the safety of women and the rule of law," said Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin: ‘I guarantee’ children were sexually assaulted as a result of teachers’ strike

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 7:58 pm

Mike Pence: US ‘close’ to securing NAFTA deal

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 5:58 pm

After President Trump declined to release a memo prepared by Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee on Friday, Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., said that it should have been released like the one written by their Republican counterparts. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican lawmaker blasts both parties for ‘hypocrisy’ over Syria strikes

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 5:45 pm

FILE - In this Thursday, June 8, 2017, file photo, former FBI director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Comey has a book deal. Flatiron Books told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Aug. 2, that Comey will write about everything from allegations of ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign to the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

James Comey on handling of Clinton emails: ‘I would do some things differently’

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 4:37 pm

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., called on Trump to speak out directly Tuesday, not just through White House statements issued by communications officials. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Top House Democrat hits Trump for 2013 tweet criticizing Obama’s Syria airstrikes

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 4:19 pm

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas scolded the actions of the court on Thursday night in a speech saluting the late Justice Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Four former Clarence Thomas clerks comprise legal team challenging Harvard admissions policy

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 2:51 pm

Vassily Nebenzia, center, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters.

UN Security Council to convene meeting over Syria strike at Russia’s request

Laura Barrón-López · April 14, 2018 1:39 pm

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a rally in Baltimore, Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Bernie Sanders urges liberal candidates to ignore consultants, follow their guts

Laura Barrón-López · April 12, 2018 11:09 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.

Confident House Democrats smell blood in the water after Ryan retirement stunner

Laura Barrón-López · April 11, 2018 7:51 pm

Senate Democrats mull options for protecting Robert Mueller, Rod Rosenstein

Laura Barrón-López · April 10, 2018 7:30 pm