FEC approves candidate's use of campaign funds for childcare

The Federal Election Commission announced Thursday that NY congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley could use campaign funds to pay for childcare.

Rudy Giuliani quits NYC law firm to focus on Trump role

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rudy Giuliani is leaving his Manhattan law firm to focus solely on his new role on President Donald Trump's legal team.

Freed detainees head home for big welcome, featuring Trump

Freed after more than a year in prison, three Americans flew homeward from North Korea late Wednesday toward a big middle-of-the-night celebration featuring President Donald Trump — the latest sign of improving relations between longtime adversaries in the buildup to a historic summit between Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

WATCH: CIA nominee says she wouldn't restart interrogation program

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next CIA director says that if she is confirmed by the Senate, the spy agency will not undertake a detention and harsh interrogation program like the one used after 9/11.

Murphy: 77 percent of crime guns from out of state

HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) - More than three-quarters of the guns used in crimes in New Jersey came from outside its borders, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday, unveiling the gun-data reports he promised as part of a gun-control effort.

President Trump withdraws US from Iran nuclear deal

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage.

NYAG Eric Schneiderman resigns after 4 women allege abuse

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office has taken on a high-profile role in the fight against sexual misconduct, was physically violent with four women he was romantically involved with, according to their accounts which were published on Monday.

Gov. Wolf unveils $1.5M grant program to reduce gun violence

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a $1.5 million grant program aimed at reducing gun violence around the state.

Meek Mill, Gov. Wolf call for criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf was joined by rapper Meek Mill Thursday morning as he made a call-to-action for criminal justice reform in the state of Pennsylvania.

AG Jeff Sessions, ICE Director Thomas Homan in California to discuss immigration enforcement

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security had agreed to refer anyone who enters the United States illegally on the Mexican border to his office for prosecution.

Trump defends CIA pick Gina Haspel as 'tough on terror'

President Donald Trump on Monday defended Gina Haspel, his nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, dismissing debate over her involvement in a harsh interrogation program and arguing Democrats want her out because she "is too tough on terror."

NRA conventioneers thrilled with Trump, Pence speeches

The highlight for NRA conventioneers on Friday was speeches from President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence back-to-back.

Trump promotes 'America First' in Ohio ahead of primaries

President Donald Trump said Saturday "we want to make everything here" as he promoted his "America First" agenda during an appearance in Cleveland, days before the state's primary election.

Trump, Pence speak at NRA convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump on Friday linked the sanctity of the Second Amendment to his party's prospects in the 2018 midterm elections, telling supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention that "we've got to get Republicans elected."

President Trump tweets about Giuliani's claim he reimbursed Cohen for Stormy Daniels payment

President Donald Trump said Thursday reimbursement to his personal lawyer for hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels was done through a monthly retainer and 'had nothing to do with the campaign.'

Giuliani: Trump repaid Cohen $130K for payment to porn star

In a startling revelation, President Donald Trump's new lawyer said Wednesday that Trump repaid his personal attorney $130,000 in a deal made just before the 2016 election to keep porn star Stormy Daniels quiet about her tryst with the president, directly contradicting Trump's past statements about the hush money.

VP Pence arrives for Arizona tax policy tour

Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Arizona to attend a gathering on the administration's tax policies. Pence's plane landed shortly before midday Tuesday in Phoenix.

Trump praises Southwest Airlines flight crew, passengers

WASHINGTON (AP/WTXF) -- President Donald Trump met with the crew and passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight forced into an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine exploded, damaging the fuselage and critically injuring a passenger who was partially sucked out of a window broken by shrapnel.