Recount or not, US elections still vulnerable to hacking

Jill Stein's bid to recount votes in Pennsylvania was in trouble even before a federal judge shot it down Dec. 12. That's because the Green Party candidate's effort stood almost no chance of detecting potential fraud or error in the vote -- there was basically nothing to recount.

Deadline coming for parents who put babies up for adoption in NJ

It’s a controversial question: Should people who were adopted be able to learn about their biological parents, or at least what it says on their original birth certificates?

South Jersey's Kellyanne Conway heading to the White House

Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway -- from South Jersey -- is headed to the White House, where she'll serve as counselor to the president.

Ex-Christie allies seek new trial, say jury acted improperly

Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are seeking to have their convictions in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case thrown out.

Arizona lawmaker wants to make stealing the American flag a felony

An Arizona state senator has proposed a bill that would make stealing the American flag a felony. State Sen. John Kavanagh introduced Senate Bill 1009, which would make stealing the stars and stripes a class 6 felony.

Hundreds of demonstrators don't stop Pa. electors from voting Trump

More than 200 demonstrators are on the steps of Pennsylvania's Capitol to greet members of the state's 58th Electoral College, with the faint hope that they'll persuade them not to vote for Republican President-elect Donald Trump.

Monday electors' vote set to make Trump election official

And you thought Election Day was in November. Electors are set to gather in every state on Monday to formally elect Donald Trump president even as anti-Trump forces try one last time to deny him the White House.

Trump officially selects Rick Perry to be energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former campaign rival Rick Perry to be the country's next secretary of energy.

Donald Trump, Kanye West spend time, talk about 'life'

Kanye West is visiting Trump Tower. The musician entered the building shortly after 9am with a large entourage. West was not accompanied by wife Kim Kardashian West.

From 'oops' to DOE chief; Rick Perry is Trump's pick for Energy

There may be a second presidential Cabinet appointment on this Tuesday morning. Associated Press sources say President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department.

It's official: Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson to lead State Department

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has settled on ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, saying that he's "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world."

Obama: President without briefings would be 'flying blind'

President Barack Obama says any president who shuns daily intelligence briefings would be "flying blind" on national security matters, a stiff push-back against Donald Trump's suggestion that that he doesn't need daily read-ins to fulfill his campaign pledge to "make America safe again." 

Pa. Department of State certifies presidential election results

The Department of State in Pennsylvania has certified the results of the November 8 election for president and vice-president of the United State, the department confirmed in a press release Monday.

Former Rep. Chaka Fattah sentenced to 10 years

A Philadelphia Democrat who spent two decades in Congress could spend that long in prison if federal prosecutors get their way at his sentencing Monday.

Judge denies Green Party Pa. Trump-Clinton recount

A federal judge has rejected a Green Party-backed request to recount paper ballots in Pennsylvania's presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump, and scan some counties' election systems for signs of hacking.

Local cab driver encourages political venting inside his cab

Clinton and Trump yelling at each other isn’t as unexpected but many of us are losing friends and even family members over political arguments. A former teacher and local cab driver wants us to stop yelling at each other and do the venting inside his cab.

Philadelphia city council passes "ticket to tow" bill

We’ve all been there you come outside and your car is gone—towed!  The owner of one of the city’s biggest towing companies is setting the record straight.

Michigan recount over, rules federal judge

A federal judge has issued a ruling to dissolve the temporary restraining order of the Michigan recount.