Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo military prison open

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a new executive order to keep open the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, marking a formal reversal of his predecessor's eight-year effort to shut it down.

UltraViolet projects demand Trump be investigated for sexual assault ahead of SOTU

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is tonight in Washington, but while he plans on talking about tax cuts, energy production and worker bonuses, the anti-sexism group UltraViolet projected images on one of Trump's hotels demanding Congress investigate the president on allegations he sexually assaulted or harassed 20 women. 

Trump to call for 'new American moment' in State of the Union address

President Donald Trump will call for a "new American moment" in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and infuse his presidency with a sense of optimism, for at least one high-profile night.

Pa. Supreme Court to hear Philly soda tax case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Pennsylvania's highest court will hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging Philadelphia's year-old tax on soda and other sweetened drinks by the industry and retailers.

Former Gov. Chris Christie hired by ABC News

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Chris Christie is known for speaking his mind. Now, he'll get paid to do it.

Drawing new Pa. congressional map gets off to slow start

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - There are a few signs of progress, a week into the three-week period established by the state Supreme Court for lawmakers to produce a replacement congressional district map.

Gov. Wolf to attend Super Bowl on own dime

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's governor plans to travel to Minneapolis this weekend to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe stepping down from post

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of aggressive criticism from President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring, people familiar with the decision said.

President Trump to make his case on economy in State of the Union address

Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues such as rebuilding roads and bridges.

Gov. Murphy putting NJ back in environmental pact

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's new Democratic governor has ordered the state to rejoin a regional environmental pact, reversing a decision by former Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

Trump trades barbs with Jay-Z over remarks on African-American unemployment

President Trump responded Sunday to recent criticism from rap mogul Jay-Z by citing joblessness for black Americans under his administration, before asking that somebody “please inform” the hip-hop star about the record-low unemployment.

Menendez to face challenger for Democratic senate nomination

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A Democratic political pundit and attorney is challenging U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez for the party's nomination.

Philadelphia's safe injection site plans spark questions

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia wants to establish safe havens where people can inject drugs, an effort to combat skyrocketing opioid overdoses in the city.

Amid turmoil, Trump seeks reset with State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) - Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans.

President Trump ordered special counsel Robert Mueller to be fired, but backed off, report says

President Donald Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but he backed off the order after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a report Thursday in The New York Times.

Steve Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair amid sex assault allegations

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

GOP seeing lion's share of turnover in Pa. Legislature

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Retirements and other departures are poised to hit Republicans in the Pennsylvania Legislature particularly hard this year, as most of those who have already announced they are leaving belong to the GOP.

Pa. congressman saw aide as 'soul mate,' but denies misconduct

The New York Times reported Patrick Meehan used  thousands of dollars in taxpayer money to settle a misconduct complaint after a former aide accused him of making unwanted romantic advances to her. He denies it.