House Intelligence Committee releases redacted, declassified memo from Democrats
A redacted, declassified memo released by Democrats on the House intelligence committee Saturday aims to counter a narrative that Republicans on the committee have pushed for months — that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, abusing a secret surveillance process to spy on one of his operatives in its Russia investigation.
A redacted, declassified memo released by Democrats on the House intelligence committee Saturday aims to counter a narrative that Republicans on the committee have pushed for months — that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, abusing a secret surveillance process to spy on one of his operatives in its Russia investigation.
President Trump, Mexican President Nieto shelve White House meeting
A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.
A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.
Murphy promises gun control after policy review
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is vowing to sign gun control bills as part of a campaign promise and in response to the fatal Florida school shooting.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is vowing to sign gun control bills as part of a campaign promise and in response to the fatal Florida school shooting.
New charges brought against Paul Manafort, business associate
Dramatically escalating the pressure and stakes, special counsel Robert Mueller filed additional criminal charges Thursday against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and his business associate.
Dramatically escalating the pressure and stakes, special counsel Robert Mueller filed additional criminal charges Thursday against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and his business associate.
Delaware governor wants ban on assault-type rifles
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Democratic Gov. John Carney is calling on Delaware lawmakers to ban the sale of assault-style rifles.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Democratic Gov. John Carney is calling on Delaware lawmakers to ban the sale of assault-style rifles.
Judges decline to immediately throw out Pa. congressional map
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A new congressional map in Pennsylvania on Friday survived a request from eight of the state's Republican congressmen that federal judges throw it out immediately, but the case remained far from settled days before candidates will start collecting signatures to get on the primary ballot.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A new congressional map in Pennsylvania on Friday survived a request from eight of the state's Republican congressmen that federal judges throw it out immediately, but the case remained far from settled days before candidates will start collecting signatures to get on the primary ballot.
Trump endorses raising minimum age to 21 for more weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump endorsed stricter gun-control measures Thursday, including raising the minimum age to 21 for possessing a broader range of weapons than at present. He tweeted his strongest stance as president one day after an emotional White House session where students and parents poured out wrenching tales of lost lives and pleaded for action
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump endorsed stricter gun-control measures Thursday, including raising the minimum age to 21 for possessing a broader range of weapons than at present. He tweeted his strongest stance as president one day after an emotional White House session where students and parents poured out wrenching tales of lost lives and pleaded for action
Students demonstrate at US Capitol during school walkout in support of stronger gun laws
Students at several local high schools took their demands for stricter gun laws to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Students at Montgomery Blair, Richard Montgomery, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools organized a walkout that began around 9:30 a.m.
Students at several local high schools took their demands for stricter gun laws to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Students at Montgomery Blair, Richard Montgomery, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools organized a walkout that began around 9:30 a.m.
President Trump to host students in 'listening session'
The White House says President Donald Trump will host students from the Florida high school recovering from a mass shooting during a "listening session."
The White House says President Donald Trump will host students from the Florida high school recovering from a mass shooting during a "listening session."
Former President Jimmy Carter reacts to Billy Graham's death
Former President Jimmy Carter has released a statement following the death of renowned evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham, stating he's deeply saddened.
Former President Jimmy Carter has released a statement following the death of renowned evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham, stating he's deeply saddened.
Trump hears wrenching tales at school violence meeting
Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students with quavering voices and parents shaking with anger appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect American school children from the scourge of gun violence.
Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students with quavering voices and parents shaking with anger appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect American school children from the scourge of gun violence.
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek to moderate Pa. governor's debate
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- `Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek is set to moderate a debate in this year's Pennsylvania governor's race.
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- `Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek is set to moderate a debate in this year's Pennsylvania governor's race.
Toomey eyes reviving gun background check legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says he'll probably reintroduce legislation to expand background checks on gun purchases, but that it may require changes to do so.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says he'll probably reintroduce legislation to expand background checks on gun purchases, but that it may require changes to do so.
Allentown mayor denies campaign cash shakedown during corruption trial
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- The Democratic mayor of Pennsylvania's third-largest city defended himself Wednesday against accusations that he sold his office to campaign donors, telling a jury that while he asked business executives for political money, he didn't promise them city contracts in return.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- The Democratic mayor of Pennsylvania's third-largest city defended himself Wednesday against accusations that he sold his office to campaign donors, telling a jury that while he asked business executives for political money, he didn't promise them city contracts in return.
Murphy reverses Christie, approves $7.5M for women's health
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's new Democratic governor signed legislation Wednesday setting aside about $7.5 million for family-planning and women's health, reversing course on former Republican Gov. Chris Christie's handling of the issue.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's new Democratic governor signed legislation Wednesday setting aside about $7.5 million for family-planning and women's health, reversing course on former Republican Gov. Chris Christie's handling of the issue.
GOP leaders to seek halt to Pa. congressional map
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania Legislature said Wednesday they will soon ask the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the imposition of new congressional district maps , two days after they were announced by the state's highest court.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania Legislature said Wednesday they will soon ask the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the imposition of new congressional district maps , two days after they were announced by the state's highest court.
Pennsylvania court issues overhauled congressional map
Pennsylvania's high court issued a new congressional district map for the state's 2018 elections on its self-imposed deadline Monday, all but ensuring that Democratic prospects will improve in several seats and that Republican lawmakers challenge it in federal court.
Pennsylvania's high court issued a new congressional district map for the state's 2018 elections on its self-imposed deadline Monday, all but ensuring that Democratic prospects will improve in several seats and that Republican lawmakers challenge it in federal court.
Murphy, calling for school security review, praises students
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy praised students pushing for gun control measures and called for a review of school-shooting protocols in the state.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy praised students pushing for gun control measures and called for a review of school-shooting protocols in the state.
RUSSIA INVESTIGATION: Lawyer pleads guilty to lying to FBI about interactions with Trump's ex-aide
An attorney for a prominent law firm is pleading guilty to lying to federal authorities about his interactions with a former Trump campaign associate.
An attorney for a prominent law firm is pleading guilty to lying to federal authorities about his interactions with a former Trump campaign associate.
Murphy says women will be majority in Cabinet for first time
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says for the first time in state history the governor's Cabinet will consist mostly of women.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says for the first time in state history the governor's Cabinet will consist mostly of women.