Chris Christie

Christie Blasts N.J. Caller: 'I Love Getting Calls From Communists In Montclair'

8:13pm July 10, 2017

by Don Gonyea

"You have bad optics and you're a bully," an agitated radio caller told the GOP governor, who's been reeling from missteps and sagging approval ratings.

Members of Alpha Phi Omega handle the world's largest Texas flag before University of Texas football games. Like the flag, it's a big deal.

National

NPR News Nuggets: A Plea To Texans, Eat Your Veggies & Chris Christie's Next Move

3:49pm February 26, 2017

by Wynne Davis

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat Christie, visited the White House this week, ahead of a court date related to lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.

Court Moves 'Bridgegate' Case Forward, Setting A Date For Christie

2:28pm February 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Judge Roy McGeady says there's probable cause for a probe to continue into the governor's involvement in a case that has generated federal charges against his former allies.

Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, acknowledge the crowd at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of Nov. 9 in New York City.

Politics & Government

The Rise Of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's Son-In-Law

10:47am November 18, 2016

by David Folkenflik

One of Trump's closest advisers during the campaign was Jared Kushner, who is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka. The close political relationship is expected to continue into the White House.

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2 Former Chris Christie Aides Found Guilty Of All Counts In 'Bridgegate' Trial

5:20pm November 04, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Former top aide Bridget Kelly and onetime Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni have been found guilty of all counts against them related to the Bridgegate scandal.

Source: Trump To Receive First Intelligence Briefing Wednesday

1:55pm August 16, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The Republican nominee is set to get his first classified intelligence briefing tomorrow, and he is expected to bring Chris Christie.

Republican Convention Day 2: Trump Children, GOP Leadership Take The Stage

9:36am July 19, 2016

by Amita Kelly

See who else is speaking Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Mary Fallin, seen in 2014, is the governor of Oklahoma.

Politics & Government

Meet Donald Trump's Potential Vice Presidents In 100 Words

2:50pm July 07, 2016

Trump has run a highly unpredictable GOP campaign, and his vice presidential choice is likely to be the same. Here are some of his top prospects.

As Christie Stands By Trump, New Jersey Supporters Wonder Why

2:01pm March 02, 2016

by Matt Katz

The New Jersey governor and former presidential candidate faces a storm of criticism at home for his decision to endorse Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

Chris Christie makes a midday stop at T-Bones Great American Eatery in Derry, N.H., as he canvasses for votes on Tuesday.

Chris Christie Drops Out Of Republican Race For President

5:39pm February 10, 2016

The New Jersey governor may simply have missed his window by declining to run in 2012. Christie threw everything at getting traction in Iowa and New Hampshire but fell short in both.