Trump administration calls on Iranian gov. to unblock social media, steps up support for protesters

The Trump administration stepped up its support for protesters in Iran on Tuesday, calling on the government to stop blocking Instagram and other social media sites while encouraging Iranians to use special software to circumvent controls.

Delaware says it will sue EPA over upwind air pollution

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Delaware officials say they intend to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to rein in power plant emissions from other states that are blamed for air pollution in Delaware.

Trump welcomes new year with lavish party at Mar-a-Lago

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Bidding farewell to 2017 with a lavish party at his private club, President Donald Trump predicted 2018 will be a "tremendous year."

4-way gubernatorial primary in Pa. tests GOP's endorsement mettle

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- For the four Republicans who hope to challenge Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's re-election bid next year, the first playoff game before the May 15 primary election will be the state party's endorsement.

Millionaires' tax, marijuana, minimum wage atop NJ agenda

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A millionaires' tax, marijuana legalization and a higher minimum wage could all be in store in the new year as Democrats prepare to take over government in New Jersey. 

Neighbors hang 'Make America Gay Again' banner outside Mike Pence's home

(FOX NEWS) - Neighbors across the street from a home in Aspen, Colorado, where Vice President Mike Pence and his wife are staying, draped a rainbow banner that said 'Make America Gay Again.'

Trump says East could use some ‘global warming' this weekend

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says the East Coast “could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming” as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.

Democrat Doug Jones officially declared winner over Roy Moore

Democrat Doug Jones' historic victory over Republican Roy Moore was declared official Thursday as Alabama election officials certified him the winner of the special Senate election, despite Moore's last-minute lawsuit claiming voter fraud.

Judge: No proof congressional map is unconstitutional

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic voters suing to throw out the map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts as unconstitutionally gerrymandered haven't proven that it violates existing law by unfairly favoring Republican candidates, a judge said Friday.

Former President Barack Obama ‘Most Admired Man' 10th year in a row, Gallup poll says

A new poll says Americans find former President Barack Obama to be the 'Most Admired Man' and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be the 'Most Admired Woman.'

Philly sues Defense Dept. over gun-check system failures

NEW YORK (AP) - Three large U.S. cities filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Defense, arguing that many service members who are disqualified from gun ownership weren't reported to the national background check system.

Pardoned by Christie, woman pushes for change to US gun laws

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The handgun that Shaneen Allen was carrying when she was pulled over on a New Jersey highway could have sent her to prison for years if not for a pardon from Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

President, FLOTUS tweet holiday greetings

The first lady snapped a festive selfie as she celebrates Christmas at the Trump family's Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida. 

Suspicious (and smelly) package found near Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin's Bel Air home

A suspicious package found at the Bel Air home of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was determined by the Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad not to be explosive, authorities said.

DA: 'No doubt' Harrisburg gunman killed was targeting police officers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- There's "no doubt" a gunman who fired at police in several locations in the state capital, wounding one of them before they shot and killed him, was targeting police officers, a prosecutor said.

New Texas law helps with bullying

Texas teachers have a new tool to help fight bullying. The new law known as David’s Law gives them more authority over students.

Ex-police officer among 10 people pardoned by Christie

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has pardoned a police officer who forfeited his job after he admitted giving confidential law enforcement data to a neighbor.

Democrat wins Virginia House seat in recount by single vote

A single vote may spell the end of Republican control in Virginia's House of Delegates. A Democratic challenger seems to have won a recount Tuesday by one vote, putting the partisan balance in the House at a tie. It would mean a rare power-sharing agreement may have to be brokered.