Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as presentation of evidence begins at his trial
The New Jersey Democrat said there was concern about the seriousness and advanced stage of the disease that was recently diagnosed for Nadine Menendez. She was also charged in the bribery case, though her trial has been postponed until at least July.
National political themes will lead off the campaign for Pennsylvania's next attorney general
National political themes will lead off the campaign for Pennsylvania's next attorney general, an office that played a major role — and gained national notoriety — in fighting lawsuits designed to keep Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden.
Biden, Trump to debate June 27, again in September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to two debates hosted by CNN and ABC.
New Jersey lawmakers pass overhaul of state's open records law
Over jeers of “shame” shouted from the gallery, New Jersey lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to overhaul the state's open public records law despite objections from civil rights groups and the state's press association.
Jury selection to begin in corruption trial of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez
Jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat charged with accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Who are Donald Trump's children and where are they now?
Barron Trump, the former president’s youngest son, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.
Kamala Harris visits Pennsylvania to highlight abortion rights as 2024 election issue
Vice President Kamala Harris and Abbott Elementary actress Sheryl Lee Ralph partnered up for a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Wednesday to address voters about abortion rights.
Cell phone driving ban heads to desk of Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro
Pennsylvania could become the 26th state to pass a distracted driving bill as soon as Thursday.
House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to oust Mike Johnson as speaker
Lawmakers quickly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania sees fewer mail ballots rejected for technicalities, a priority for election officials
Pennsylvania election officials said Wednesday that the number of mail-in ballots rejected for technicalities, like a missing date, saw a significant drop in last month's primary election after state officials tried anew to help voters avoid mistakes that might get their ballots thrown out.
Pennsylvania Senate approves GOP's $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of top Democrats
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
Judge postpones Trump's classified documents case indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday.
Pa. House Republicans call for investigation into Krasner's withdrawal of Rep. Boyle arrest warrant
House Republicans in Pennsylvania called on the state's attorney general to investigate Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for withdrawing an arrest warrant for Rep. Kevin Boyle last month.
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates, singer Johnny Cash to be honored with statues at US Capitol
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.
Abortion in Arizona: Measure to repeal near-total ban passes in state Senate
Democrats secured enough votes in the Arizona Senate on Wednesday to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortions that the state's highest court recently allowed to take effect.
Delaware Gov. John Carney launches campaign for mayor of Wilmington
Delaware Governor John Carney has launched his campaign to become mayor of The First State's largest city.
Kristi Noem defends killing puppy after widespread outrage from Republicans and Dems
The South Dakota governor said in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir about the incident that “it was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done."
Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination — and apparently so did some of her supporters in Pennsylvania.
Primary voters take down at least 2 incumbents in Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania election results include a loss Tuesday in the Democratic primary by a Philadelphia state representative one day after prosecutors announced that they had erroneously issued a warrant mistakenly accusing him of violating a protective order.