Sen. Al Franken responds to Leeann Tweeden sexual assault allegations

U.S. Sen. Al Franken has apologized and pledged to cooperate with an ethics investigation following allegations from KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden that Franken kissed and groped her without consent during a 2006 USO Tour.

Trump halts speech to sip water, sparks Marco Rubio flashback

In his first public speech since returning from a trip to Asia, President Trump made a splash at the White House on Wednesday.

House Dems introduce impeachment articles against Trump

A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.

Pa. Senate bill targets secrecy deals in sex misconduct claims

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A Democratic state senator is introducing legislation to bar non-disclosure agreements in Pennsylvania from attempting to stop people from reporting claims of sexual misconduct.

Judge sides with Philadelphia in 'sanctuary cities' case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge has blocked the U.S. government from withholding a major grant because Philadelphia is a "sanctuary city."

Cut and paste? The internet wonders if President Trump confused mass shootings

An Ohio Twitter user with the handle @CadillacCannon is  not alone in asking this question: "Did u just copy & paste this & forget to change the city?"

Cards Against Humanity holiday promotion: Stopping Trump's border wall

The folks behind the famously naughty party game 'Cards Against Humanity' are getting political.      Their holiday promotion is taking aim at the Trump administration..   

Menendez jury resumes talks as judge considers new instructions

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Jurors in the bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend could hear new instructions from the judge as they resume deliberations.

New Jersey to launch campaign to prevent conflict with police

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey is launching a statewide campaign to prevent conflict between police officers and citizens.

Kellyanne Conway comes to New Jersey to push GOP tax plan

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump's adviser and New Jersey native Kellyanne Conway came to the state to promote the GOP's proposed tax overhaul.

Sessions defends himself to Congress, says he never lied

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a raised voice and defiant tone, strongly defended himself Tuesday against allegations that he had misled members of Congress about his knowledge of communications between Russians and associates of President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign.

Trump's Attorney General Jeff Sessions considers special counsel in uranium deal

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is leaving open the possibility that a special counsel could be appointed to look into Clinton Foundation dealings and an Obama-era uranium deal, the Justice Department said, in responding to concerns from Republican lawmakers.

A look at the 8 border wall prototypes along U.S.-Mexico border

There are eight border wall prototypes up in San Diego and all will undergo rigorous testing to make sure that no one can get around them.

Congressman Gene Green will not seek re-election

"I have been fortunate to have never lost an election since 1972 and I am confident that I still have the support of my constituents and would be successful if I ran for another term in Congress," says U.S. Rep. Gene Green in a statement. "However, I have decided that I will not be filing for re-election in 2018."

Anti-Trump hotel to open in DC in 2018

D.C. can often be a partisan town and a new hotel set to open next year is hoping to send a political message.

Menendez jury says it's deadlocked; judge says to continue

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The jury in the bribery trial of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy donor and friend told the judge on Monday it couldn't reach a verdict on any of the 19 counts against them.

Trump to nominate ex-pharmaceutical executive Azar for secretary of Health and Human Services

Turning to an industry he's rebuked, President Donald Trump on Monday picked a former top pharmaceutical and government executive be his health and human services secretary, overseeing a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health.