Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Democrats in Pennsylvania say it's still a swing state despite 2024 election outcomes
The drubbing Democrats took in Pennsylvania has prompted vows to rebound. But there are also lingering doubts about whether it might be leaving the ranks of swing states.
Trump's Cabinet secretary picks complete: See who’s nominated
President-elect Donald Trump has selected television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans to fill the 15 key secretary roles. Here’s the full list.
5 things to know about Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.
PA Senator Bob Casey concedes to Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey has conceded his race to Republican Dave McCormick.
Here's how US gun ownership has evolved over the past decade, new Gallup poll shows
The number of gun owners in the United States has remained largely unchanged, but the demographics of gun ownership have evolved.
Pennsylvania Senate recount begins for Casey-McCormick race
A mandatory statewide recount for the U.S. Senate election between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick began at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia.
No agreement reached on releasing Matt Gaetz report, House Ethics Committee says
Now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the Senate today as part of his DOJ confirmation process.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Linda McMahon: A look at the background of Trump’s pick for Education secretary
The former WWE executive led the Small Business Administration during Donald Trump's first presidency, and she supported his campaigns with financial contributions and her leadership of outside groups.
Sixers arena plan: Voices heard in support and opposition as public hearings begin
Will the Sixers win City Council’s support for its plan to build an 18,500-seat arena on the edge of Chinatown? Council hearings underway at City Hall may offer an answer.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
PA Senate race: State high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court is weighing in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead US intelligence raises scrutiny over past Russia comments
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Democratic US Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor
New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Monday she's running for governor, saying it's time to fix the state's economy and make it more affordable.