These New Jersey laws take effect in 2025

Several new laws in New Jersey are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.

Trump says he'll consider pardoning NYC Mayor Eric Adams

President-elect Donald Trump said he’d consider pardoning indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams during a Monday morning news conference from his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, resort.

Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll

Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin resigns as Mayor Adams’ chief advisor

Longtime aide and chief advisor to Mayor Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, has announced she is resigning from her position.

Trump on drone mystery, possible Eric Adams pardon, more
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During a sweeping news conference Monday, President-elect Donald Trump answered a wide variety of reporters' questions, including on the drone mystery and a potential pardon for NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.

Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.

Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?

Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.

First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.

McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.

House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

List of Trump's cabinet picks, what seats are open

Trump's cabinet is nearly complete, but with a few key roles still open and some controversial picks sparking debate, the spotlight is on who will round out his White House team.

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

House election results: Final race called

The Associated Press has called the final U.S. House race, with Democrat Adam Gray winning election in California's 13th Congressional District, beating incumbent John Duarte.

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

2024 House election results: 1 race remains uncalled

Republicans have won the majority of the House, but one race is still outstanding that will determine the size of the party’s lead.

Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.