
Politics & Policy
Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.
6 days ago
Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who serves alongside Menendez in representing New Jersey, joined the chorus of calls on Tuesday.
6 days ago
Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn
The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.
6 days ago
Trump admires a Glock handgun — but stops short of buying — as he campaigns in South Carolina
The early Republican presidential front-runner was in small-town Summerville as part of a ramped-up campaign schedule that also includes multiple visits to early-voting Iowa.
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N.J. Sen. Menendez doubles down, refuses to resign after bribery indictment
The three-term Senator denied the allegations and said the facts of the case will exonerate him.
6 days ago
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday “these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."
7 days ago
5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency
In recent weeks, a growing chorus of legal scholars and voters' rights groups have argued that the clause should disqualify Trump from the ballot.
7 days ago
Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.
7 days ago
Lt. Gov. Hall-Long would become the state’s second female governor. Meyer would be the first New Castle County executive to hold the highest statewide political post.
1 week ago
Listen 2:52Andy Kim’s Senate bid has ‘re-cast the entire crisis,’ analyst says
With South Jersey Congressman Andy Kim proclaiming that he is running for Senate, Bob Menendez will have a “top tier candidate” in the 2024 primary.
1 week ago
Listen 1:18Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in N.J.
Kim was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey.
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Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful N.J. developer accused of corruption
The indictment says Menendez pestered the U.S. attorney for New Jersey and another top federal prosecutor about a bank fraud case involving his friend, developer Fred Daibes.
1 week ago
Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years
The first time Menendez was indicted, authorities said he used his political influence to help a Florida eye doctor who gave him lavish gifts and campaign contributions.
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Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention
Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.
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Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
Menendez appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to have been indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.
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