
Politics & Policy
Former Philly deputy mayor enters race for Pa.’s newly redrawn 5th Congressional District
Richard Lazer, who has deep ties to organized labor, will seek the nomination in a mostly suburban district.
7 years ago
Ailing Mississippi Sen. Cochran to resign, setting up 2018 special election
"I regret my health has become an ongoing challenge," Cochran said in a statement Monday
7 years ago
Senators Toomey and Coons want FBI to alert states when potential gun buyer fails a background check
Convicted felons, fugitives, domestic abusers and others not legally allowed to buy guns try to do so anyway. They’re known as “lie and try” buyers.
7 years ago
Congressional Republicans lobby Trump to back down on tariffs
President Trump downplayed congressional GOP concerns. "I don't think you're going to have a trade war"
7 years ago
Trump would love a lifetime presidency. He was just kidding, folks!
Trump’s latest ode to autocracy, mouthed at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, was predictably despicable. The temptation is to simply ignore it. Let's not.
7 years ago
Mayor envisions pot-friendly zones in Atlantic City if N.J. legalizes marijuana
Assembly begins hearings on legalizing recreational pot in Garden State.
7 years ago
Robert Mueller’s pace measures up with best prosecutors ‘in modern history’
The man leading the Justice Department's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election has been keeping busy.
7 years ago
The U.S. positions warships in tense Asia-Pacific waters
The Navy now has two fleets in the Western Pacific, as the United States shifts its priorities away from the Middle East to potential flashpoints in the Asia Pacific.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s path to legal marijuana could take a turn
Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana. New Jersey has a medical marijuana program that Murphy has said he wants to expand.
7 years ago
The Russia Investigations: Is ‘FISA abuse’ out of steam? Intel committees on edge?
The "FISA abuse" counter-narrative might be running out of steam — and so, apparently, is President Trump's relationship with Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
7 years ago
State Department makes permanent staffing reductions to embassy in Cuba
The U.S. Embassy in Havana will continue to operate with minimal staff and will become what is known as an unaccompanied post.
7 years ago
PSEG canceling nuclear plant spending due to stalled bailout
New Jersey's largest utility is canceling spending on capital projects at a nuclear plant because a $300M financial bailout has stalled in the Legislature.
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy sticks to tax-hike pledge at lobbying event
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday redoubled his campaign promise to raise income taxes on millionaires but said such a change does not have to be permanent.
7 years ago
Wagner, Ellsworth, and Mango face off in Pa. GOP debate
Pennsylvania's three candidates for the Republican nomination for governor are vying to distinguish themselves to voters as the May 15th primary election draws closer.
7 years ago