President Biden declares major disaster in Texas

The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.

Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls

Joel Embiid was simply unstoppable. Embiid scored a career-high 50 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Sen. Toomey, who once unified the GOP, now on the outs over Trump

Before he became the object of fury of Republicans for voting to convict Donald Trump during the former president’s second impeachment trial, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania was once the insurgent from the right.

Deadline for Murphy to act on marijuana bill moved to Monday

For a third time, the Democrat-led Assembly has moved a deadline for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation setting up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana plan.

Trump calls McConnell 'dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack' in searing PAC statement

Former President Donald Trump has issued a blistering statement denouncing the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, as a “political hack” who will make sure the party “will not win again."

A timeline for all Philadelphia residents to receive COVID vaccines brings hope

A coronavirus timeline has been set out by Philadelphia city officials and a lot of hope is following that timeline, including when the general public, those not at high risk, could finally get a shot in the arm.

Mayor Kenney warns of possible $450 million budget gap

The city of Philadelphia is warning of a potential $450 million budget gap for the 2022 fiscal year and is asking residents to weigh in on spending priorities.

Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot

A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.

Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.

Trump surprises supporters at Presidents Day rally in Florida

Former President Donald Trump marked Presidents Day by waving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida home.

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Now acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 74th Valentine's Day as married couple

For many, the love shared on Valentine's Day is fleeting, but not for former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. This is their 74th Valentine's Day celebrated as a married couple.

‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.

Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot

President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.