Representatives Gaetz, Collins self-quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient

GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Doug Collins of Georgia revealed Monday they had contact with the CPAC attendee who has since been diagnosed with coronavirus. Gaetz was spotted riding on Air Force One with the president Monday.

Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honor' to office

Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”

Official: White House didn't want to tell seniors not to fly

The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.

Trump announces Rep. Mark Meadows as new White House chief of staff

U.S. Rep Mark Meadows was announced as the new White House chief of staff Friday. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Twitter.

Bloomberg to fund anti-Trump operation in 6 critical states

Mike Bloomberg is out of the Democratic presidential race, but he’s not done trying to beat President Donald Trump. The billionaire businessman is funding an anti-Trump operation in six battleground states in an effort to oust the Republican president in November.

NJ Senate to vote on bill banning single-use plastic on Thursday

In February, lawmakers advanced the bill with that seeks to reduce the harmful use of non-environmentally friendly products that are largely used once.

Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

Biden claims 10 Super Tuesday victories, including Texas

A resurgent Joe Biden scored sweeping victories from Texas to Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, revitalizing a presidential bid that was teetering on the edge of disaster just days earlier. But his rival Bernie Sanders seized the biggest prize with a win in California that ensured he would drive the Democrats' nomination fight for the foreseeable future.

Bloomberg to reassess after disappointing Super Tuesday results, according to AP source

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg will reassess on Wednesday whether he should stay in the race after getting disappointing results in Super Tuesday.

Philadelphia City Council unveils poverty reduction plan

A special committee released its poverty action plan with recommendations to address several areas including housing, education and guaranteed income.

Super Tuesday marks first major security test of 2020

Tuesday’s presidential primaries across 14 states mark the first major security test since the 2018 midterm elections.

Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight

President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.