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January 7, 2018

Chris Christie thinks he'd be president if Trump hadn't run, report says

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believes he would “absolutely” be the president if Donald Trump had decided not to run, according to a report on Sunday.

January 5, 2018

Democrats, environmentalists blast Trump offshore drilling plan

Overturning 33 years of energy policy, the Trump administration Thursday proposed opening as much as 90 percent of the U.S. coast to oil and gas development.

January 4, 2018

Former NJ Gov. Brendan Byrne, 'the man the mob couldn't buy,' dead at 93

Former two-term Gov. Brendan Byrne, who mobsters said was too ethical to be bribed and who authorized the law permitting gambling in Atlantic City, has died at age 93.

December 19, 2017

New York Christmas security ratchets up after global string of terror attempts

In this era of escalating terrorism around the globe, one of the world’s major cities — known for some of the tightest security possible — is stepping up its vigilance to keep busy locals and unacquainted tourists safe.

December 18, 2017

New Jersey Gov-elect poses for picture with Christie 'Beachgate' cutout

New Jersey Governor-elect Phil Murphy has fallen under harsh criticism after posing for a photo last week with a cardboard cutout of Gov. Chris Christie lounging on a closed beach last summer after a government shutdown.

December 13, 2017

Cuomo calls female reporter's harassment question a 'disservice to women'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo brushed off a reporter's question about sexual harassment in state government, accusing her of doing a "disservice to women."

December 10, 2017

Jerry Brown: Trump doesn't fear 'the wrath of God'

California Gov. Jerry Brown said Sunday President Trump's apparent lack of fear "of the wrath of God" explains his denial of climate change.

December 9, 2017

FBI reportedly investigating New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo office's hiring practices

The FBI is reportedly investigating New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office hiring practices.

December 6, 2017

Wisconsin Gov. Walker moving ahead with plan to drug test food stamp users

Wisconsin may become the first state in America to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps, if Gov. Scott Walker gets his way.

November 17, 2017

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to vote for Roy Moore in Senate race despite sex allegations

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Friday that she will vote for beleaguered GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore in next month's special election in the hope of preserving Republican control of Congress.