Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor

New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable.

Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban

While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.

Pete Hegseth paid woman after sex assault allegation, lawyer confirms

Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who’s been tapped by Donald Trump to be the next defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault, his attorney confirmed.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey Governor

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to make the state more affordable.

Woman testified Matt Gaetz had sex with her while she was 17 and in high school: Report

An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.

Who is Matt Gaetz? Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general

Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general stirs controversy over past allegations of child sex trafficking and illicit drug use.

Trump transition: RFK Jr. picked for health secretary
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FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley has the latest on President-elect Donald Trump?s transition back to the White House, including news of his pick for health secretary: anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.

Trump taps RFK Jr. for health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Trump, Biden meet in Oval Office: ‘Welcome back’

Donald Trump has made a victor’s return to Washington. He's visiting the White House for an Oval Office meeting Wednesday with Democratic President Joe Biden and committing to a smooth transition of power.

House election results: 1 seat for Republicans will win majority

If Republicans keep the House majority, that would give the party control of all three branches of government after the GOP won control of the U.S. Senate and Donald Trump won the presidential election.

Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election

Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."

Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.