Donald Trump joins Disney's refreshed Hall of Presidents
An animatronic figure of Donald Trump has joined Disney's Hall of Presidents in Florida.
An animatronic figure of Donald Trump has joined Disney's Hall of Presidents in Florida.
Gov. Wolf says senator should resign over misconduct allegations
A Pennsylvania state senator who is the subject of allegations published by The Philadelphia Inquirer that he behaved inappropriately toward female employees and campaign aides said Monday that he will "step back" from his campaign for a congressional seat.
A Pennsylvania state senator who is the subject of allegations published by The Philadelphia Inquirer that he behaved inappropriately toward female employees and campaign aides said Monday that he will "step back" from his campaign for a congressional seat.
Under Trump, climate change not a national security threat
President Donald Trump removed climate change from the list of worldwide threats menacing the United States on Monday, a shift that underscores the long-term ramifications of the "America first" world view he laid out in his new National Security Strategy.
President Donald Trump removed climate change from the list of worldwide threats menacing the United States on Monday, a shift that underscores the long-term ramifications of the "America first" world view he laid out in his new National Security Strategy.
Wolf vetoes abortion bill called nation's most restrictive
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, rejecting what Planned Parenthood says would have been the nation's most restrictive abortion law.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, rejecting what Planned Parenthood says would have been the nation's most restrictive abortion law.
Police beef up security after death threat to Cory Booker
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, says the city is helping to provide extra security following a threat on the life of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, says the city is helping to provide extra security following a threat on the life of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker.
Gov. Christie defends going to beach during shutdown
New Jersey's governor is defending going to a state beach during a state government shutdown that has closed state beaches.
New Jersey's governor is defending going to a state beach during a state government shutdown that has closed state beaches.
Special counsel obtains thousands of Trump transition emails
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign has gained access to thousands of emails sent and received by Trump officials before the start of his administration, according to several people familiar with Trump's transition organization.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign has gained access to thousands of emails sent and received by Trump officials before the start of his administration, according to several people familiar with Trump's transition organization.
Gov. Wolf signs kids health coverage bill, urges Congress to act
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill guaranteeing state-level funding for a popular children's health insurance program, and urges Congress to renew federal funding.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill guaranteeing state-level funding for a popular children's health insurance program, and urges Congress to renew federal funding.
Gov.-elect Murphy begins rounding out his Cabinet, filling 3 slots
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey residents now have a clearer picture of who could take on the Trump administration in court, write the state's roughly $35 billion budget and oversee the department in charge of Atlantic City.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey residents now have a clearer picture of who could take on the Trump administration in court, write the state's roughly $35 billion budget and oversee the department in charge of Atlantic City.
Pa. pushes counties to improve elder-abuse casework
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Frustrated by shortcomings it has identified in elder-abuse investigations, Pennsylvania is trying to take a harder line with county agencies that field thousands of complaints a year.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Frustrated by shortcomings it has identified in elder-abuse investigations, Pennsylvania is trying to take a harder line with county agencies that field thousands of complaints a year.
New Pa. Medicaid feature to reduce future nursing home enrollees
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is rolling out a new Medicaid feature designed to reduce the future number of enrollees in Pennsylvania nursing homes.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is rolling out a new Medicaid feature designed to reduce the future number of enrollees in Pennsylvania nursing homes.
Trump administration reportedly prohibits CDC from using words like 'transgender,' 'fetus'
Analysts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were reportedly told that the Trump administration is prohibiting the agency from using seven words or phrases that include “transgender” and “fetus.”
Analysts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were reportedly told that the Trump administration is prohibiting the agency from using seven words or phrases that include “transgender” and “fetus.”
NY attorney general: Millions of fake comments taint net neutrality vote
Millions of fake comments have tainted the net neutrality public-comment process, according to New York's attorney general, who is urging the FCC to delay its much-anticipated and controversial vote.
Millions of fake comments have tainted the net neutrality public-comment process, according to New York's attorney general, who is urging the FCC to delay its much-anticipated and controversial vote.
Former President Obama brings gifts during surprise visit at Boys and Girls Club in DC
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of youngsters with a visit to a Boys and Girls Club in Washington D.C.
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of youngsters with a visit to a Boys and Girls Club in Washington D.C.
Huge tax bill heads for passage as GOP senators fall in line
After weeks of quarrels, qualms and then eleventh-hour horse-trading, Republicans revealed the details of their huge national tax rewrite late Friday — along with announcements of support that all but guarantee approval to give President Donald Trump the Christmas legislative triumph he's been aching for.
After weeks of quarrels, qualms and then eleventh-hour horse-trading, Republicans revealed the details of their huge national tax rewrite late Friday — along with announcements of support that all but guarantee approval to give President Donald Trump the Christmas legislative triumph he's been aching for.
Ex-'Apprentice' star Omarosa to tell all about White House
The White House says Omarosa Manigault Newman -- one of President Donald Trump's most prominent African-American supporters -- plans to leave the administration next month.
The White House says Omarosa Manigault Newman -- one of President Donald Trump's most prominent African-American supporters -- plans to leave the administration next month.
Philadelphia City Council approves crackdown on nuisance 'beer delis'
Philadelphia City Council voted 14-3 Thursday, for legislation that aims to crack down on so-called “beer delis” that have become in nuisance in some city neighborhoods.
Philadelphia City Council voted 14-3 Thursday, for legislation that aims to crack down on so-called “beer delis” that have become in nuisance in some city neighborhoods.
Sen. John McCain receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center
Sen. John McCain is receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center, according to his office.
Sen. John McCain is receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center, according to his office.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Franken in Senate
Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill resigning Sen. Al Franken's seat in the United States Senate until 2018. He announced his pick at a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday morning.
Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill resigning Sen. Al Franken's seat in the United States Senate until 2018. He announced his pick at a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday morning.
Controversial bulletproof glass bill faces full council vote Thursday
A controversial bill that aims to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philadelphia restaurants heads for a full council vote on Thursday, December 14.
A controversial bill that aims to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philadelphia restaurants heads for a full council vote on Thursday, December 14.