Powerful Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings has died
Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper's son who rose to become the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.
Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper's son who rose to become the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.
Trump rule may mean 1 million kids lose automatic free lunch
Nearly a million students could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches under a Trump administration proposal that's expected to reduce the number of people who get food stamps.
Nearly a million students could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches under a Trump administration proposal that's expected to reduce the number of people who get food stamps.
Trump: Turkey-Syria-Kurds face-off isn't America's fight
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
Trump administration proposes expanding logging in country’s largest national forest
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
Democratic presidential debate shows one voice on Trump impeachment, attacks on front runners
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate Tuesday over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Here are some key takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio.
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate Tuesday over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Here are some key takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio.
Westampton Township candidate defends himself for appearing in blackface
A local township committee candidate is defending himself after photos surfaced of him appearing in blackface at a Halloween party in 2009. He says he is not dropping out of the race.
A local township committee candidate is defending himself after photos surfaced of him appearing in blackface at a Halloween party in 2009. He says he is not dropping out of the race.
Atlantic City transfers power amid corruption - yet again
For over a decade, things had been quiet in Atlantic City, the seaside gambling resort known as much for its colorful political corruption as for its slot machines and saltwater taffy.
For over a decade, things had been quiet in Atlantic City, the seaside gambling resort known as much for its colorful political corruption as for its slot machines and saltwater taffy.
House Democrats won't vote to formalize impeachment inquiry at this time, Pelosi says
House Democrats won't be voting soon to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
House Democrats won't be voting soon to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Gov. Tom Wolf says Pa. will keep accepting refugees, expresses dismay with US
Pennsylvania's governor is telling President Donald Trump he won't be using state authority granted last month to refuse to accept refugees.
Pennsylvania's governor is telling President Donald Trump he won't be using state authority granted last month to refuse to accept refugees.
Former WH aide: John Bolton called Giuliani a 'hand grenade'
(AP) -- Former national security adviser John Bolton was so alarmed by Rudy Giuliani's back-channel activities in Ukraine that he described President Donald Trump's personal lawyer as a "hand grenade who is going to blow everybody up," according to a former White House aide.
(AP) -- Former national security adviser John Bolton was so alarmed by Rudy Giuliani's back-channel activities in Ukraine that he described President Donald Trump's personal lawyer as a "hand grenade who is going to blow everybody up," according to a former White House aide.
New Hampshire poll suggests Michelle Obama would enter race as front-runner
Former first lady Michelle Obama repeatedly has stated there’s "zero chance" she would run for president in 2020 -- but a new poll in New Hampshire, the state holding the first primary in the race for the White House, suggested that if Obama changed her mind, she would enter the race as the front-runner.
Former first lady Michelle Obama repeatedly has stated there’s "zero chance" she would run for president in 2020 -- but a new poll in New Hampshire, the state holding the first primary in the race for the White House, suggested that if Obama changed her mind, she would enter the race as the front-runner.
Biden, Warren, Sanders to face scrutiny Tuesday at Ohio Democratic debate
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates will meet on Tuesday in Ohio for the most crowded presidential debate in modern history.
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates will meet on Tuesday in Ohio for the most crowded presidential debate in modern history.
US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
Former Ukraine ambassador says Trump pushed State Department to oust her from position
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that President Donald Trump pressured the State Department to oust her from her position.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that President Donald Trump pressured the State Department to oust her from her position.
Appeals court rules House should get Trump financial records
(AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's financial records must be turned over to the House of Representatives.
(AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's financial records must be turned over to the House of Representatives.
Polls show close divide over President Trump’s impeachment and removal
Several polls published since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of an impeachment inquiry on Sept. 24 show a shift in views from earlier this year.
Several polls published since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of an impeachment inquiry on Sept. 24 show a shift in views from earlier this year.
2 Florida businessmen tied to Rudy Giuliani arrested on campaign finance charges
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arrested on a four-count indictment that includes charges of conspiracy, making false statements to the Federal Election Commission and falsification of records.
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arrested on a four-count indictment that includes charges of conspiracy, making false statements to the Federal Election Commission and falsification of records.
Ukraine president: 'No blackmail' in conversation with Trump
(AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Thursday there was "no blackmail" in the phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.
(AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Thursday there was "no blackmail" in the phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.
Joe Biden says for first time that President Trump should face impeachment
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said for the first time on Wednesday that President Donald Trump must be impeached.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said for the first time on Wednesday that President Donald Trump must be impeached.
Kayden's Law: Parents of slain Bucks County girl discuss new legislation on Good Day
The parents of Kayden Mancuso, the 7-year-old child who was slain in August 2018, visited Good Day to discuss a newly introduced legislation in their daughter’s name.
The parents of Kayden Mancuso, the 7-year-old child who was slain in August 2018, visited Good Day to discuss a newly introduced legislation in their daughter’s name.