Trump threatens cutting off FEMA funding from California
President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, threatening to cut off FEMA funding to California for forest fires.
President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, threatening to cut off FEMA funding to California for forest fires.
Rosenstein expected to leave DOJ once new AG confirmed
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller and remains his most visible Justice Department protector, is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, a person familiar with the plans said Wednesday.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller and remains his most visible Justice Department protector, is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, a person familiar with the plans said Wednesday.
New details in New Jersey government sex assault case emerge
The chief of Gov. Phil Murphy's transition said Tuesday he learned about a state worker's allegations she was sexually assaulted by a campaign official before the official was hired to work in the administration.
The chief of Gov. Phil Murphy's transition said Tuesday he learned about a state worker's allegations she was sexually assaulted by a campaign official before the official was hired to work in the administration.
Trump to take case for border wall to prime-time audience
President Donald Trump will argue to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the long and invulnerable wall he's demanding before ending a partial government shutdown that has hundreds of thousands of federal workers fearing missed paychecks on Friday.
President Donald Trump will argue to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border requires the long and invulnerable wall he's demanding before ending a partial government shutdown that has hundreds of thousands of federal workers fearing missed paychecks on Friday.
Senators renew attempt to protect special counsel Mueller
Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are renewing their attempt to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, sending a signal to President Donald Trump as he keeps up his criticism of Mueller's Russia investigation.
Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are renewing their attempt to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, sending a signal to President Donald Trump as he keeps up his criticism of Mueller's Russia investigation.
Dems push gun control on anniversary of Giffords shooting
Days after reclaiming the House majority, Democrats introduced gun control legislation timed for the anniversary of the shooting of former Democratic Rep. Gabby Giffords.
Days after reclaiming the House majority, Democrats introduced gun control legislation timed for the anniversary of the shooting of former Democratic Rep. Gabby Giffords.
Special election set to fill vacancy in Pennsylvania Senate
Voters in southwestern Pennsylvania will fill a vacancy in the state Senate in a special election on April 2.
Voters in southwestern Pennsylvania will fill a vacancy in the state Senate in a special election on April 2.
Trump stands by border demands amid shutdown talks
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
SNAP food stamp program recipients could be impacted if government shutdown continues into February
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
Pence hosting shutdown discussions with congressional staffers
White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks aimed at ending a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demands for border wall funding without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.
White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks aimed at ending a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demands for border wall funding without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.
Former Murphy staffer files notice of intent to sue over alleged sex assault
A state government employee who says her allegations that she was sexually assaulted by a campaign staffer to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy were ignored or downplayed has filed a notice of intent to sue New Jersey for damages.
A state government employee who says her allegations that she was sexually assaulted by a campaign staffer to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy were ignored or downplayed has filed a notice of intent to sue New Jersey for damages.
Trump says he could declare 'national emergency' to build border wall
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
Rashida Tlaib calls Trump an expletive during pitch to impeach
(FOX NEWS) - Fresh-faced U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib wasted no time in calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump just hours after being sworn in.
(FOX NEWS) - Fresh-faced U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib wasted no time in calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump just hours after being sworn in.
Impeachment? Trump says he's too successful for that and it's a Democratic ploy
President Donald Trump pushed back Friday against some Democrats' calls to impeach him, saying they're only seeking impeachment because they know they can't win the White House in 2020. "How do you impeach a president who has won perhaps the greatest election of all time, done nothing wrong" and has had the "most successful two years of any president," Trump...
President Donald Trump pushed back Friday against some Democrats' calls to impeach him, saying they're only seeking impeachment because they know they can't win the White House in 2020. "How do you impeach a president who has won perhaps the greatest election of all time, done nothing wrong" and has had the "most successful two years of any president," Trump...
California's Nancy Pelosi becomes House speaker, makes history
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Trump: Shutdown 'could be a long time' in White House briefing
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
Trump answers Romney criticism: 'I won big, and he didn't'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with biting public criticism from Republican Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday, reminding him that "I won big, and he didn't." Days away from joining the Senate's Republican majority, Romney broadly criticized Trump's policies and character in a newspaper column, arguing that the president "has not risen to...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with biting public criticism from Republican Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday, reminding him that "I won big, and he didn't." Days away from joining the Senate's Republican majority, Romney broadly criticized Trump's policies and character in a newspaper column, arguing that the president "has not risen to...
Pa. lawmakers sworn in at start of 2-year General Assembly term
Pennsylvania lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, convening in the state Capitol on New Year's Day under a state constitutional mandate they meet on the first Tuesday of the year.
Pennsylvania lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, convening in the state Capitol on New Year's Day under a state constitutional mandate they meet on the first Tuesday of the year.
Trump signs 'Ashanti Alert Act' into law
The Ashanti Act is now officially a law. The law – named for Prince George’s County native Ashanti Billie, who was kidnapped and murdered in the Norfolk area – was signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.
The Ashanti Act is now officially a law. The law – named for Prince George’s County native Ashanti Billie, who was kidnapped and murdered in the Norfolk area – was signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.
House Democrats unveil measure to re-open government
House Democrats unveiled a package of bills Monday that would re-open the federal government without approving funding for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, establishing an early confrontation that will test the new power dynamic in Washington.
House Democrats unveiled a package of bills Monday that would re-open the federal government without approving funding for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, establishing an early confrontation that will test the new power dynamic in Washington.