White House set for 'big immigration launch' to focus on DHS memos, official says

The White House is planning a “big immigration launch” Tuesday morning that will focus on the implementation of the recent Department of Homeland Security proposal that called for the hiring of thousands of officers and fast-tracking deportations, a senior administration official said.  

Tariq El-Shabazz launching D.A. campaign

The man who was Philadelphia’s First Assistant District Attorney and Deputy for Investigations, until he resigned last week, is launching his own bid for his old boss’ job.

Trump taps military strategist McMaster as national security adviser

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser.

‘Not My President's Day' speeches, march in Center City until 3

Thousands of protesters are expected to participate in anti-Trump rallies in Philadelphia and around the nation on this federal holiday as part of the "Not My President's Day" movement.

The man Trump shared the stage with shares his thoughts on the honor

President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Melbourne, Fla., Saturday evening, surprised thousands when he pulled one man up on stage to say a few words.

Draft: New immigrant ban focuses on people here illegally

The Homeland Security Department has drafted sweeping new guidelines aimed at aggressively detaining and deporting immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, according to a pair of memoranda signed by DHS Secretary John Kelly.

Sweden to Trump: We really don't know what you are talking about

Swedes have been scratching their heads and ridiculing President Donald Trump's remarks that suggested a major incident had happened in the Scandinavian country. During a rally in Florida on Saturday, Trump said "look what's happening last night in Sweden" as he alluded to past terror attacks in Europe.

Presidential rankings: Good news for Obama, Reagan, Lincoln

About a month after Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 45th president of the United States, C-SPAN on Friday released a list of the four best presidential leaders in American history and there are some surprises among the rankings.

Judge: Bridge case complaint against Christie can move forward

A New Jersey judge says a criminal complaint against Republican Gov. Chris Christie over the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal in 2013 can go forward.

Trump says intelligence officials, media unfair to Flynn

President Donald Trump is blaming the media and "illegally leaked" intelligence information for bringing down his national security adviser Michael Flynn, one day after the White House said Trump had asked Flynn to resign because he misled Vice President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russia. 

Afternoon vote on Christie anti-opioid bill in Assembly

New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on legislation sought by Gov. Chris Christie to help curb the state's opioid crisis.

Biden elected chair of National Constitution Center

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.

Officials: Trump knew about Flynn misleading weeks before ouster

Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his national security adviser had misled his vice president about contacts with Russia. Trump kept his No. 2 in the dark and waited nearly three weeks before ousting the aide, Michael Flynn, citing a slow but steady erosion of trust, White House officials said Tuesday.

Trump's visits costing Florida sheriff $1.5 million in OT

Donald Trump's visits to his South Florida estate since he was elected president have cost the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department $1.5 million in overtime costs.

US court refuses to reinstate Donald Trump travel ban

AA federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations

Senate confirms Sessions for attorney general

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration.

Trump to sheriffs: He supports them, wants to work together

President Donald Trump is talking to members of the National Sheriffs' Association about topics including crime, mental health a wall on the Mexican border, and his fight for the travel ban.

Senate debates all night on confirming Sessions as attorney general

The Senate is working overtime toward confirming President Donald Trump's close ally, Sen. Jeff Sessions, to become the nation's top law enforcement officer as attorney general.

Sen. Franken: DeVos 'fundamentally incompetent' to lead Education Department

In a historic tie-breaking vote, Vice President Mike Pence, confirmed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Pence’s vote marked the first time in history a vice president has broken a tie on a cabinet nominee’s Senate confirmation.