Philly activists demand action on gun control in March for Our Lives
On Saturday, Philadelphia joined cities across the country for a protest that organizers claim will be a defining moment in the long-simmering national debate over gun-control legislation.
On Saturday, Philadelphia joined cities across the country for a protest that organizers claim will be a defining moment in the long-simmering national debate over gun-control legislation.
President Trump, Justice Department announce bump stock ban
President Trump announced that the administration plans to ban bump stocks and other devices that can modify weapons, making them more dangerous and faulting the Obama administration for the legalization.
President Trump announced that the administration plans to ban bump stocks and other devices that can modify weapons, making them more dangerous and faulting the Obama administration for the legalization.
March For Our Lives Guide: Everything you need to know about the rally in DC
As more than 500,000 activists prepare to descend upon the District for the March For Our Lives on Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about the massive demonstration.
As more than 500,000 activists prepare to descend upon the District for the March For Our Lives on Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about the massive demonstration.
Murphy wants $2.1M to help immigrants with legal aid
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Poor New Jersey immigrants facing deportation could get access to legal aid under a $2.1 million cash infusion in Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Poor New Jersey immigrants facing deportation could get access to legal aid under a $2.1 million cash infusion in Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget.
Students prepare powerful messages on signs for March for Our Lives
Dozens of students set to take part in the March for Our Lives in the nation's capital were hard at work at Union Station preparing powerful messages on the eve of the big event.
Dozens of students set to take part in the March for Our Lives in the nation's capital were hard at work at Union Station preparing powerful messages on the eve of the big event.
Rex Tillerson laments 'mean-spirited' Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is lamenting the 'mean-spirited' nature of Washington, D.C., as he bids good-bye to the U.S. diplomatic corps.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is lamenting the 'mean-spirited' nature of Washington, D.C., as he bids good-bye to the U.S. diplomatic corps.
President Trump will be at Mar-a-Lago during March For Our Lives
While an expected 500,000 protesters march near the White House to demand action on gun violence President Donald Trump will be nearly 1,000 miles away at Mar-A-Lago.
While an expected 500,000 protesters march near the White House to demand action on gun violence President Donald Trump will be nearly 1,000 miles away at Mar-A-Lago.
Trump: 'Crazy' Biden would go down crying if he assaulted me
President Donald Trump lashed out at Joe Biden for wanting "beat the hell out of him," saying the former vice president "would go down fast and hard, crying all the way."
President Donald Trump lashed out at Joe Biden for wanting "beat the hell out of him," saying the former vice president "would go down fast and hard, crying all the way."
Saccone concedes Pennsylvania US House race to Lamb
Republican Rick Saccone conceded defeat to Democrat Conor Lamb on Wednesday night in a closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, more than a week after the end of a remarkable race that has shaken GOP confidence ahead of the November midterm elections.
Republican Rick Saccone conceded defeat to Democrat Conor Lamb on Wednesday night in a closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, more than a week after the end of a remarkable race that has shaken GOP confidence ahead of the November midterm elections.
Joe Biden compares President Trump to 'fattest, ugliest S.O.B in the room'
While speaking about sexual assault at the University of Miami on Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden responded to President Trump’s unseemly comments about women by stating he would “beat the hell out of” him if they were in high school.
While speaking about sexual assault at the University of Miami on Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden responded to President Trump’s unseemly comments about women by stating he would “beat the hell out of” him if they were in high school.
Lawmaker accused in abuse allegations won't seek re-election
A Pennsylvania lawmaker who is the subject of a protection-from-abuse order against him by another lawmaker over claims he was violent and abusive toward her says he won't run for re-election.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker who is the subject of a protection-from-abuse order against him by another lawmaker over claims he was violent and abusive toward her says he won't run for re-election.
Pa. Senate OKs bill to toughen gun laws in domestic abuse cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Senate is giving its unanimous approval to a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Senate is giving its unanimous approval to a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
Wolf to put $35M toward encouraging broadband expansion in remote areas
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says it's making $35 million available to encourage telecommunications companies extend high-speed internet service to areas that lack it.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says it's making $35 million available to encourage telecommunications companies extend high-speed internet service to areas that lack it.
Pa. bill would force domestic abusers to give up guns faster
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
Supreme Court keeps revised Pa. congressional map in place
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican leaders' efforts to stop Pennsylvania from using a new congressional district map in midterm elections were dealt a potentially fatal blow Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court and a panel of federal judges both ruled against them.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican leaders' efforts to stop Pennsylvania from using a new congressional district map in midterm elections were dealt a potentially fatal blow Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court and a panel of federal judges both ruled against them.
President Trump opioid plan includes death penalty for drug traffickers
President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where appropriate under current law, a top administration official said. It's a fate for drug dealers that Trump has been highlighting publicly in recent weeks.
President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where appropriate under current law, a top administration official said. It's a fate for drug dealers that Trump has been highlighting publicly in recent weeks.
Republican state lawmaker says 'lady teachers' should not have guns
A Republican state lawmaker in Alabama said he is opposed to guns in schools because he does not believe "lady teachers" should have guns.
A Republican state lawmaker in Alabama said he is opposed to guns in schools because he does not believe "lady teachers" should have guns.
Vladimir Putin wins overwhelming victory in Russia election
The vote was tainted by widespread reports of ballot-box stuffing and forced voting, but the complaints will likely do little to undermine Putin.
The vote was tainted by widespread reports of ballot-box stuffing and forced voting, but the complaints will likely do little to undermine Putin.
Ex-FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe fired, Jeff Sessions announces
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump's anger, just two days before his scheduled retirement date.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump's anger, just two days before his scheduled retirement date.
Wolf sets up task force in effort to improve school safety
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The Wolf administration is asking for public input to help a new task force that the governor and auditor general are heading up to explore ways to make Pennsylvania schools safer and more secure.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The Wolf administration is asking for public input to help a new task force that the governor and auditor general are heading up to explore ways to make Pennsylvania schools safer and more secure.