Tax on wealthy, business incentives emerging as top issues in New Jersey
Raising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.
Raising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.
Pa. lawmakers report $83K in travel on annual ethics disclosures
Pennsylvania state lawmakers' newly filed ethics forms show they accepted more than $83,000 in free trips last year and collected a variety of gifts, booze and free meals.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers' newly filed ethics forms show they accepted more than $83,000 in free trips last year and collected a variety of gifts, booze and free meals.
Trump breaks with Abe, says not bothered by NK missile tests
President Donald Trump said Monday he is not "personally" bothered by recent short-range missile tests that North Korea conducted this month, breaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is hosting the president on four-day state visit full of pageantry.
President Donald Trump said Monday he is not "personally" bothered by recent short-range missile tests that North Korea conducted this month, breaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is hosting the president on four-day state visit full of pageantry.
Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono shake hands at Haneda International Airport on May 25, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Sasahara - Pool/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono shake hands at Haneda International Airport on May 25, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Sasahara - Pool/Getty Images)
US officials say foreign election hacking is inevitable
The hacking of U.S. election systems, including by foreign adversaries, is inevitable, and the real challenge is ensuring the country is resilient enough to withstand catastrophic problems from cyber breaches, government officials said Wednesday.
The hacking of U.S. election systems, including by foreign adversaries, is inevitable, and the real challenge is ensuring the country is resilient enough to withstand catastrophic problems from cyber breaches, government officials said Wednesday.
Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency, delivering what may prove a temporary setback on one of his highest priorities.
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency, delivering what may prove a temporary setback on one of his highest priorities.
Trump considers pardons for soldiers accused of war crimes
President Donald Trump said Friday that he has been considering pardons for several American military members accused of war crimes, including headline-grabbing cases of shooting unarmed civilians and killing an enemy captive.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he has been considering pardons for several American military members accused of war crimes, including headline-grabbing cases of shooting unarmed civilians and killing an enemy captive.
Trump administration moves to revoke transgender health protection
The Trump administration moved Friday to revoke newly won health care discrimination protections for transgender people, the latest in a series of actions that aim to reverse gains by LGBTQ Americans in areas ranging from the military to housing and education.
The Trump administration moved Friday to revoke newly won health care discrimination protections for transgender people, the latest in a series of actions that aim to reverse gains by LGBTQ Americans in areas ranging from the military to housing and education.
GOP, Dems team up to address 'surprise medical bills'
Plunging ahead despite paralyzing partisanship in the nation's capital, senior lawmakers of both parties Thursday proposed legislation to tackle surprise medical bills and other concerns, from prescription drug costs to uneven vaccination rates.
Plunging ahead despite paralyzing partisanship in the nation's capital, senior lawmakers of both parties Thursday proposed legislation to tackle surprise medical bills and other concerns, from prescription drug costs to uneven vaccination rates.
Health and Human Services Department rolls back protections for transgender people
A new Trump administration rule would roll back sex discrimination protection for transgender people in health services.
A new Trump administration rule would roll back sex discrimination protection for transgender people in health services.
Pelosi questions Trump's fitness to remain in office, suggests 'intervention' for good of nation
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested a family or staff “intervention” for President Donald Trump for the good of the nation on Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested a family or staff “intervention” for President Donald Trump for the good of the nation on Thursday.
Harriet Tubman will not replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in 2020, Mnuchin says
The redesign of the $20 bill meant to feature 19th century abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman will not be happening in 2020, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
The redesign of the $20 bill meant to feature 19th century abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman will not be happening in 2020, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Bank CEO charged with trying to trade loans for Trump post
Federal prosecutors have charged a banker with trying to buy himself a role in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Federal prosecutors have charged a banker with trying to buy himself a role in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meeting
President Donald Trump abruptly quit a meeting with congressional Democrats Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with them unless they drop their investigations in the aftermath of the Trump-Russia report.
President Donald Trump abruptly quit a meeting with congressional Democrats Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with them unless they drop their investigations in the aftermath of the Trump-Russia report.
Harris' bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is offering a new bill to address racial disparities in maternal health care, one of several plans by 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is offering a new bill to address racial disparities in maternal health care, one of several plans by 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue.
Mayor Jim Kenney fends off 2 in primary
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is poised to keep his job after fending off two challengers in the city's Democratic primary.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is poised to keep his job after fending off two challengers in the city's Democratic primary.
More Democrats seeking impeachment proceedings against Trump
More Democrats are calling - and more loudly - for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying.
More Democrats are calling - and more loudly - for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying.
A roundup of some key races in Pennsylvania's primary
A look at the winners in key races in Pennsylvania's primary.
A look at the winners in key races in Pennsylvania's primary.
Party-endorsed judicial candidates win spots on fall ballot
The endorsed candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties won contested races to run for open seats on a statewide appellate court.
The endorsed candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties won contested races to run for open seats on a statewide appellate court.
McGahn defies subpoena for testimony, faces contempt vote
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler gaveled open a Trump-Russia hearing Tuesday with a stern warning that former White House Counsel Don McGahn will be held in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena and failing to appear.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler gaveled open a Trump-Russia hearing Tuesday with a stern warning that former White House Counsel Don McGahn will be held in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena and failing to appear.