Largo pastor denounces Trump's 's***hole' comments with VP Pence in attendance
During his Sunday sermon, Rev. Maurice Watson at Metropolitan Baptist Church, with Vice President Mike Pence in the audience, denounced President Trump's reported crude comments on Haiti and Africa.
During his Sunday sermon, Rev. Maurice Watson at Metropolitan Baptist Church, with Vice President Mike Pence in the audience, denounced President Trump's reported crude comments on Haiti and Africa.
GOP field grows to 4 to run for Pa. lieutenant governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A fourth Republican is throwing a hat into the ring to run for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A fourth Republican is throwing a hat into the ring to run for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.
Gerrymandering case sows doubt in big year for House races
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Lots of people want to run for Congress in Pennsylvania this year, but they may not yet know which district they live in.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Lots of people want to run for Congress in Pennsylvania this year, but they may not yet know which district they live in.
MLK day marked by Trump criticism, pledges to fight racism
Leaders of the Cherokee Nation marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by welcoming the descendants of slaves into their tribe after years of exclusion, while King's children and the pastor of an Atlanta church where King preached passionately decried disparaging remarks President Donald J. Trump is said to have made about African countries.
Leaders of the Cherokee Nation marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by welcoming the descendants of slaves into their tribe after years of exclusion, while King's children and the pastor of an Atlanta church where King preached passionately decried disparaging remarks President Donald J. Trump is said to have made about African countries.
'S***hole' with poop emojis projected on Trump Hotel, DC artist's video goes viral
A D.C. artist's video has gone viral, after projecting the word 's***hole' on the front of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Saturday.
A D.C. artist's video has gone viral, after projecting the word 's***hole' on the front of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Saturday.
Trump claims 'I am least racist person' after 'sh**hole' remark about African nations
President Trump on Sunday night repeated his claim that he is "the least racist person you have ever interviewed."
President Trump on Sunday night repeated his claim that he is "the least racist person you have ever interviewed."
My guns or my ganja? Firearm-owning pot smokers face a choice
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana -- and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump -- in a potentially uncomfortable position.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana -- and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump -- in a potentially uncomfortable position.
Some members of Congress skipping the State of the Union address
Democratic lawmakers tired of repeated racist and offensive comments from President Trump said they will not attend the State of the Union address.
Democratic lawmakers tired of repeated racist and offensive comments from President Trump said they will not attend the State of the Union address.
NJ leaders seek offshore drilling plan exemption
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's incoming and outgoing governors and the state's two U.S. senators have joined forces in a bid to get the state withdrawn from the Trump administration's plan to expand offshore drilling.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's incoming and outgoing governors and the state's two U.S. senators have joined forces in a bid to get the state withdrawn from the Trump administration's plan to expand offshore drilling.
Christie pardons 25, commutes sentence of convicted murder
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has issued more than two dozen pardons and commuted the sentence of a woman convicted of murdering her fiancee.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has issued more than two dozen pardons and commuted the sentence of a woman convicted of murdering her fiancee.
Philly activists march for net neutrality
A coalition of Philadelphia activists gathered Saturday afternoon in support of net neutrality.
A coalition of Philadelphia activists gathered Saturday afternoon in support of net neutrality.
FCC votes to repeal net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules Thursday, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a free hand to slow or block websites and apps as they see fit or charge more for faster speeds.
The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules Thursday, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a free hand to slow or block websites and apps as they see fit or charge more for faster speeds.
Rapper T.I. among members of Atlanta mayor's full transition team
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms announced her full transition team at a news conference Thursday morning, and it includes some well-known names.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms announced her full transition team at a news conference Thursday morning, and it includes some well-known names.
NJ lawmakers to Justice Department: Keep online gambling legal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Federal lawmakers who represent New Jersey from both parties have asked the U.S. Justice Department to keep internet gambling legal.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Federal lawmakers who represent New Jersey from both parties have asked the U.S. Justice Department to keep internet gambling legal.
Sessions terminates US policy that let legal pot flourish
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Report: Trump lawyer arranged $130,000 payment to keep adult-film star quiet
Donald Trump’s lawyer arranged a six-figure payment to a former adult-film star one month before the 2016 election to keep her quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump a decade ago.
Donald Trump’s lawyer arranged a six-figure payment to a former adult-film star one month before the 2016 election to keep her quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump a decade ago.
Trump asks why US should allow people in from 's***hole countries'
President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from 's***hole countries' after senators discussed revamping rules affecting entrants from Africa and Haiti, according to three people briefed on the conversation.
President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from 's***hole countries' after senators discussed revamping rules affecting entrants from Africa and Haiti, according to three people briefed on the conversation.
Phil Murphy preparing for inauguration as New Jersey Governor
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's next governor is kicking off a series of events leading to his inauguration.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's next governor is kicking off a series of events leading to his inauguration.
Congressional Black Caucus: MAGA is code for 'Make America White Again'
In a swift response to reports on Thursday that President Trump questioned why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from "shithole" countries, the Congressional Black Congress criticized Trump, adding that his slogan 'Make America Great Again' is really code for "Make America White Again".
In a swift response to reports on Thursday that President Trump questioned why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from "shithole" countries, the Congressional Black Congress criticized Trump, adding that his slogan 'Make America Great Again' is really code for "Make America White Again".
NYC sues, divests from oil firms over climate change
New York City sued five major oil companies, claiming they have contributed to global warming, on the same day officials announced they will sell off billions in fossil fuel investments from the city's pension funds.
New York City sued five major oil companies, claiming they have contributed to global warming, on the same day officials announced they will sell off billions in fossil fuel investments from the city's pension funds.