Tag: Chris Christie

"Are we going to talk about our odd attraction?" Christie inquired after Brzezinski said she was going to steer their conversation away from the governor's Bridgegate scandal. (AP)

Chris Christie to Mika Brzezinski: ‘Are we going to talk about our odd attraction?’

Naomi Lim · September 19, 2017 5:52 pm

In spring 2015, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was indicted by a grand jury on some very serious bribery and corruption charges.
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Beltway Confidential

If Bob Menendez is convicted, how long can/will Democrats cling to his seat?

David Freddoso · September 16, 2017 9:00 am

"Billy Bush Saturday showed me who really had Donald Trump's back to his better angels." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Steve Bannon: ‘Access Hollywood’ tape was ‘litmus test’ that cost Chris Christie a White House job

Melissa Quinn · September 8, 2017 2:11 pm

The Supreme Court has yet to set a date for oral arguments this term in the sports gambling case, which will be closely watched as its outcome could change sports gambling rules throughout the country. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Casino lobby backs Chris Christie in Supreme Court sports betting case

Ryan Lovelace · September 5, 2017 7:27 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday accused New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie of being "desperate" to get in the news, and said that's why he's been attacking Cruz in the press this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ted Cruz fires back at Chris Christie: Some politicians are ‘desperate’ to get in the news

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 3:33 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged members of Congress to take swift action in approving federal aide for communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. "Don't wait 66 days to deliver aide to people who are suffering and dying," he said. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Chris Christie: ‘Don’t wait 66 days to deliver aid to people who are suffering and dying’

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 12:02 pm

Gov. Chris Christie, with his wife Mary Pat Christie, after the two cast their votes at the Brookside Emergency Services Building during the primary election on Tuesday in Mendham, N.J. Christie, neutral during the race, said he voted for longtime ally Kim Guadagno and would campaign for her, but his unpopularity makes it unclear whether that would help. (Bob Karp/The Daily Record via AP)

Chris Christie blasts Ted Cruz for attempting to ‘exploit’ Sandy aid package in 2012 for ‘political gain’

Anna Giaritelli · August 30, 2017 2:17 am

Menendez's staff wouldn't comment Thursday on how he would decide where to be if a vote conflicts with a court date. (Patti Sapone/NJ Advance Media via AP)

White House downplays idea of pushing Obamacare repeal during Menendez trial

Sean Langille · August 24, 2017 7:52 pm

Jury selection in next month's federal corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., began Tuesday, with attorneys questioning potential jurors. Menendez faces 14 counts of bribery and conspiracy after he was charged in 2015 with allegedly accepting gifts and campaign donations, including trips to Paris and the Dominican Republic, from Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jury selection in federal corruption trial for Bob Menendez begins

Melissa Quinn · August 22, 2017 4:59 pm

Forget President Trump's travel ban: Another heavyweight fight is heading to the Supreme Court in the fall that will pit New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie against America's top sports leagues. The outcome could change sports gambling rules throughout the country. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Supreme Court to take up its version of the ‘Thrilla in Manila’: Sports betting

Ryan Lovelace · August 21, 2017 4:01 am

His name has been floated as energy secretary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Joe Manchin won’t join Trump’s Cabinet

Robert King · August 18, 2017 6:34 pm

Gov. Chris Christie, with his wife Mary Pat Christie, after the two cast their votes at the Brookside Emergency Services Building during the primary election on Tuesday in Mendham, N.J. Christie, neutral during the race, said he voted for longtime ally Kim Guadagno and would campaign for her, but his unpopularity makes it unclear whether that would help. (Bob Karp/The Daily Record via AP)

Chris Christie says Trump ‘deserves credit’ for declaring opioid epidemic national emergency

Josh Siegel · August 11, 2017 1:51 am