President Trump talks wildfires: 'California get your act together'

President Trump spoke from the White House Wednesday about the California wildfires. In his statement President Trump said, "what's happening should never happen," and that "California needs to get its act together." He also threatened to stop sending unspecified funding to California for wildfires. 

Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi

The U.S. has asked Turkey for a recording that could reveal gruesome details of what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. But he's not confirming there is any such recording, as reported by Turkish media, and he's continuing to urge patience while Saudi Arabia says it's investigating.

Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- First lady Melania Trump toured a hospital's neonatal care unit Wednesday to learn about the treatment given to newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal, after she was initially delayed by mechanical issues on her plane.

Smoke forces Melania Trump's plane back to military base

The plane first lady Melania Trump was on safely returned to Joint Base Andrews Wednesday shortly after takeoff due to a "mechanical issue."

Prosecutor: Sex assault probe of Murphy staffer was thorough

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The county prosecutor whose office investigated sexual assault allegations against a campaign staffer for Gov. Phil Murphy says she stands behind the decision not to file charges. 

Bill on church sex abuse stalls on question of lawsuits

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Legislation responding to a Pennsylvania grand jury report accusing hundreds of Roman Catholic priests of sexually abusing children over decades remains under wraps amid disagreement over a key provision.

NJ Senate sets up panel to probe handling of assault charge

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey lawmakers say they're establishing a bipartisan committee to investigate Gov. Phil Murphy administration's handling of a sexual assault allegation within state government. 

Melania Trump to focus on opioids, newborns in Philadelphia visit

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- First lady Melania Trump will travel to Philadelphia to meet with families of children who were affected by exposure to opioids while in the womb.

Mike Pompeo meets Saudi king over Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance

America's top diplomat met on Tuesday with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the disappearance and alleged slaying at the kingdom's hands of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul.

Pennsylvania to delay high school graduation test again

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania is poised to delay the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement again and provide alternative ways for students to achieve proficiency.

Anti-hazing law in Penn State student's name heads to governor

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Stricter criminal penalties for hazing will soon become Pennsylvania law under legislation inspired by the death of a Penn State student that cleared its final hurdle Monday.

Shapiro presses Senate to pass grand jury recommendations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Attorney General Josh Shapiro said Monday that recommendations from a state grand jury report that found Roman Catholic priests sexually abused more than a thousand children over decades will pass if given a vote in Pennsylvania's Senate.

NJ voter registration deadline is Tuesday

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's voter registration deadline is here.

Trump suggests 'rogue killers' murdered Saudi journalist

In a comment that could give Saudi officials a route to climb down from outright denials, President Donald Trump suggested Monday that "rogue killers" could be responsible for the disappearance and presumed murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who hasn't been seen since entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago.

Alec Baldwin urges 'overthrow' of Trump government via voting

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP/KSAZ) - Actor Alec Baldwin followed up his latest parody portrayal of President Donald Trump with a serious call Sunday night for voters to use the Nov. 6 midterm elections to peacefully "overthrow" the government. After reprising his role as Trump on "Saturday Night Live," Baldwin flew to New Hampshire, where he was the keynote speaker at the New...

President Trump campaigns for GOP Congressman in Ky. race

President Donald Trump made plans to spend another Saturday night on the road, this time campaigning for a three-term Republican congressman from Kentucky who is facing a strong challenge in one of the most closely watched U.S. House races.

Omarosa on Pres./Kanye Meeting: ‘Unhinged: Part 2'

Omarosa Manigault Newman used to run African American outreach for President Donald Trump. Yet, she was not impressed by the President meeting with one of the most famous black men in America.

Melania Trump says she might be 'the most bullied person'

First lady Melania Trump says she thinks she's "the most bullied person" in the world, based on what "people are saying" about her.

Trump says he likes Taylor Swift's music less post-endorsement

President Donald Trump says he likes superstar Taylor Swift's music "about 25 percent less now" that she's endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee.