Oprah says she doesn't want to run for president
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
Trump 'looking forward' to Mueller interview
President Donald Trump declared late Wednesday he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and possible Trump obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.
President Donald Trump declared late Wednesday he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and possible Trump obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.
Mayors boycott Trump meeting after sanctuary cities threat
The Justice Department ramped up pressure Wednesday on so-called sanctuary cities seeking public safety grant money, warning state and local officials they could be legally forced to prove they are cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
The Justice Department ramped up pressure Wednesday on so-called sanctuary cities seeking public safety grant money, warning state and local officials they could be legally forced to prove they are cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Murphy: New Jersey to challenge Trump immigration order
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will join a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's decision to end a program that protected those who immigrated to the U.S. as children.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will join a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's decision to end a program that protected those who immigrated to the U.S. as children.
Judge blocks Trump decision to end DACA
A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
Emails show utility worked with Christie staff to shield data
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Lobbyists for New Jersey's largest utility worked with former Gov. Chris Christie's administration to craft a $300 million bail out for nuclear power, while adding language to shield the company's financial information from the public, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Lobbyists for New Jersey's largest utility worked with former Gov. Chris Christie's administration to craft a $300 million bail out for nuclear power, while adding language to shield the company's financial information from the public, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
Delaware lawmakers eye bill banning bump stocks
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A bill taking aim at devices that increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles is getting its first hearing in Delaware's legislature.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A bill taking aim at devices that increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles is getting its first hearing in Delaware's legislature.
Gov. Wolf backs court's move to strike down congressional map
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's governor on Tuesday said he agreed with the state Supreme Court's decision to strike down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts, even as Republicans accused the court of playing politics.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's governor on Tuesday said he agreed with the state Supreme Court's decision to strike down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts, even as Republicans accused the court of playing politics.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions interviewed in Russia investigation
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed for hours last week in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed for hours last week in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday.
Gov. Murphy orders review of medical marijuana program
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday ordered his administration to review New Jersey's medical marijuana program, which he says has been "stifled" over the past eight years.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday ordered his administration to review New Jersey's medical marijuana program, which he says has been "stifled" over the past eight years.
Wolf backs court's decision to strike down congressional map
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision striking down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision striking down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts.
Del. lawmakers eye school security measures
DOVER, Del. (AP) - House lawmakers are set to vote this week on a bill aimed at protecting Delaware school students and teachers from shootings.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - House lawmakers are set to vote this week on a bill aimed at protecting Delaware school students and teachers from shootings.
Prosecutor: Allentown mayor 'sold his office' to donors
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - The mayor of Pennsylvania's third-largest city "sold his office" to campaign donors, trading city contracts for cash to fuel his political ambitions, a prosecutor told jurors Monday in the mayor's federal corruption trial.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - The mayor of Pennsylvania's third-largest city "sold his office" to campaign donors, trading city contracts for cash to fuel his political ambitions, a prosecutor told jurors Monday in the mayor's federal corruption trial.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OVER: Trump signs bill to reopen federal government
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
Pa. court throws out congressional map deemed unconstitutional
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday struck down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts, saying they violate the state constitution and granting a major victory to a group of Democratic voters who argued the districts were unconstitutionally gerrymandered to benefit Republicans.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday struck down the boundaries of the state's 18 congressional districts, saying they violate the state constitution and granting a major victory to a group of Democratic voters who argued the districts were unconstitutionally gerrymandered to benefit Republicans.
Atlantic City longs for sports betting, action on Eagles
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Atlantic City and southern New Jersey have always been Philadelphia Eagles country.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Atlantic City and southern New Jersey have always been Philadelphia Eagles country.
Lawmakers ask pay to be withheld as government shutdown continues Monday
Members of Congress are asking their pay to be withheld as other federal employees will be without pay as part of the government shutdown.
Members of Congress are asking their pay to be withheld as other federal employees will be without pay as part of the government shutdown.
Pence: US Embassy in Jerusalem by end of 2019
JERUSALEM (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will open its embassy in Jerusalem next year, ahead of schedule.
JERUSALEM (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will open its embassy in Jerusalem next year, ahead of schedule.
Party politics hinder Senate in government shutdown agreement
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Government shutdown: Who is affected? What's open?
Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown.
Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown.