Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

3-alarm fire destroys vacant church in Pottstown

Investigators are working to determine what sparked a three-alarm fire that destroyed a church in Pottstown early Friday morning.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Here's how to deal with the loss of SNAP benefits in NJ

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

House Republicans vote to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump

House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, sparking debate over politics, arts, and legacy.

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis

The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation

The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.

Delaware Rep Sarah McBride denounces misgender incident by Republican colleague

Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride appeared in front of the press for the first time since being misgendered during a congressional hearing this week.

House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next

If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump

The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.