In his final year, Christie aims to tackle drug crisis

Republican Gov. Chris Christie will address lawmakers about the state of New Jersey as he enters his final year in office. It'll be to the 217th Session of the Legislature and to the people of New Jersey.

Meryl Streep takes on Trump while accepting lifetime award globe

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Actress Meryl Streep earned a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Sunday and in accepting turned the spotlight away from herself and took shots at President-elect Donald Trump, without mentioning his name.

Questions about hacking swirl as Trump enters critical week

President-elect Donald Trump and his aides are entering a crucial week in his presidential transition as he and his Cabinet nominees undergo public questioning about their approach to Russia and potential conflicts of interests.

Chuck Woolery slams Hollywood over new anti-Trump ad

Game show host Chuck Woolery sounded off on his fellow Hollywood actors' latest public service advertisement demanding Congressional Democrats oppose President-elect Donald Trump.

Former congressman Fattah trying to delay prison term amid appeal

A longtime Pennsylvania congressman set to start a 10-year prison term this month has petitioned a U.S. appeals court to let him remain free while he appeals his racketeering conviction.

Quite a dash for tickets to Obama's Tuesday farewell address

President Barack Obama will deliver a valedictory speech on Tuesday, following a tradition set in 1796 when the first president, George Washington, spoke to the American people for the last time in office. The speech will take place at McCormick Place, a giant convention center in Obama's hometown of Chicago.

Trump: only 'stupid' people, fools oppose closer ties with Russia

President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that "only 'stupid' people or fools" would dismiss closer ties with Russia, and he seemed unswayed after his classified briefing on an intelligence report that accused Moscow of meddling on his behalf in the election that catapulted him to power.

New declassified report says Putin 'ordered' effort on US election

A new declassified report says Russian President Vladimir Putin "ordered" an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.

Ex-Pennsylvania AG Kane fights conviction over grand jury leak

Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane says her nine-count perjury and obstruction conviction should be overturned because of trial errors and overlapping charges. 

‘Hot mic' reveals Biden's future may include Philadelphia

Vice President Joe Biden only has a few weeks left in office, and it seems he has no plans to slow down. He may be moving from the White House to a new gig, here in our area.

Swearing in, then GOP to push to dismantle Obama policies

Members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in at noon Tuesday, setting off an aggressive campaign by Republicans who control the House and Senate to dismantle eight years of President Barack Obama's Democratic policies.

Backtracking after Trump tweet, GOP won't gut ethics office

President-elect Donald Trump criticized House Republicans Tuesday for making one of their first acts a vote to gut the independent Office of Congressional Ethics, arguing that tax reform and health care should be higher priorities.

Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10

In an email to supporters on Monday, President Barack Obama said he'll deliver a valedictory speech on Jan. 10 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Less than 3 weeks: Obama in closing stretch of presidency

His last presidential vacation behind him, Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania in 2017: Higher gas taxes, 'free the six-pack, higher Turnpike tolls

Along with New Year's resolutions, 2017 will ring in some new laws for Pennsylvanians. Gas will cost more, it'll cost more to drive on the turnpike, but no vehicle registration stickers and soon, getting a six pack at your beer distributor.

Obama retaliates against Russia for election hacking

President Obama has announced the US is going to retaliate for election hacking, saying `all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions.'

Charlie Sheen tweets for God to 'take' Trump next

Charlie Sheen is facing a lot of heat for a tweet he wrote Wednesday night where he asked God to take President-elect Donald Trump next.  

Trump takes credit for 8,000 jobs, talks with Obama

After weeks of giving only brief comments to the media, Donald Trump made a series of public statements Wednesday, applauding the return of 8,000 jobs to the U.S. and hailing his discussions with President Barack Obama.

Trump to shift from Obama's focus on multilateralism

For eight years, President Barack Obama's foreign policy doctrine has been rooted in a belief that while the United States can take action around the world on its own, it rarely should. President-elect Donald Trump, has derided some of the same international partnerships Obama and his recent predecessors have promoted.

Obama: I could have won if I could run for POTUS again

In a recent interview, President Obama said he could have been elected to a third term if such a bid were constitutional.