Is Oprah running in 2020?

A day after her rousing speech at Sunday's Golden Globes, speculation about Winfrey's potential White House aspirations sparked some instant handicapping among Washington insiders. Winfrey, 63, is younger than some of the top Democrats who might run, William Kristol, editor of the conservative Weekly Standard magazine, told followers on Twitter.

LOVETT: Question marks surround Cuomo as he heads into 2018

With more than $26 million in his campaign kitty, accomplishments to point to and good poll numbers, Gov. Cuomo should be cruising into his re-election year in the bluest of blue states. The federal corruption trials of several close associates, an ongoing FBI investigation into his administration, a looming state budget deficit of at least $4.4 billion, subway system problems, as well as continued anger from the left all represent potential potholes for a governor who not only is seeking a third term, but is believed to have presidential ambitions.

Stefanik to vote “no” on GOP tax bill

On the eve of the House vote to approve the final draft of the GOP tax bill, Rep. Elise Stefanik said she would vote "no'' because of limits placed on the state-and-local tax deductions upon which many New York taxpayers depend. The revised bill is scheduled for a vote in the House Tuesday and in the Senate on Wednesday.

The first Republican jumps in gov race

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb became the first candidate Tuesday to announce plans to run for the Republican nomination for governor next year. Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb discusses the need for stronger oversight of the state's economic-development programs during a news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Cuomo’s Puerto Rico audition

Count Gov. Cuomo among the Democratic leaders who are responding to the truculent mood sweeping the party's base by serving up tough, pointed critiques of the Republican leadership in Congress and the White House. "In my opinion, the federal government should be ashamed of itself," Cuomo thundered from a podium at Kennedy Airport, condemning the Trump administration's response to the devastation in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Maria.

Political parties taking sides on Sam Hoyt resignation

The political fallout from alleged sexual harassment by Sam Hoyt is turning into a political battle between the leaders of Erie County's two main political parties. Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy is going after Democrats, after Hoyt admitted his departure from Empire State Development was triggered by his paying hush money in a sexual harassment case.

The Latest: Trump calls for ‘Merit Based immigration’

A police officer stands guard next to bicycles lie on a bike path at the crime scene after a motorist earlier Tuesday drove onto the path near the World Trade Center memorial, striking and killing several people, Wednesday, N... . Bicycles lay on a bike path at the crime scene where an investigator works after a motorist earlier Tuesday drove onto the path near the World Trade Center memorial, striking and killing several people, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 201... .

Canceled contract with Trump-linked company throws Puerto Rico power restoration into disarray

Workers seek to repair distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico. CREDIT: AP Photo/Carlos Giusti Puerto Rico's decision to cancel its contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings LLC, a small Montana-based company with ties to the Trump administration, has thrown the island's electricity restoration efforts into disarray.

Puerto Rico governor calls for cancellation of Whitefish contract

Puerto Rico's government power company said on Sunday it would move to cancel a $300 million repair contract with a tiny Montana company to restore power to the storm-hit U.S. territory after an uproar over the deal. FILE PHOTO: A pickup truck from Montana-based Whitefish Energy Holdings is parked as workers help fix the island's power grid, damaged during Hurricane Maria in September, in Manati, Puerto Rico October 25, 2017.

Puerto Rico governor wants to cancel shady $300 million Whitefish energy contract

Whitefish Energy Holdings workers restore power lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, Oct. 15. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it had no involvement in the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo RossellA3 wants to cancel a tiny Montana company's $300 million contract to restore power to the storm-hit U.S. territory and expects help from the governors of Florida and New York, his office said on Sunday.

Puerto Rico’s governor wants to end power contract with small Montana company

Puerto Rico's governor on Sunday called for terminating a $300 million contract awarded to a little-known Montana company hired to coordinate restoring electricity on the island following Hurricane Maria. The contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings has come under increased scrutiny.

Cuomo, Schumer reflect on lessons learned 5 years after Sandy

Gov. Cuomo and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Sunday reflected on Hurricane Sandy and said New York has come back stronger and smarter. During the joint appearance in Oceanside, L.I., to announce a Nassau County water treatment plant project, Cuomo invoked Winston Churchill's motto of "never given in" to say how New York tackled the aftermath of the devastating storm.

House backs $4T budget, faces challenges on Trump tax plan

26, 2017 photo, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, right, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with members of the House Ways and Means committee in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. ... The commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police says the extremely close relationship between her department and the New York Police Department is vital to keeping people safe in a time of global terrorism threats.