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Elon Musk
Politics & Policy

Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company

Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris speaks
Politics & Policy

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Kamala Harris acknowledged her loss to Donald Trump Wednesday in a speech at Howard University, her alma mater.

1 year ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun as she walks along with a child
Weather

The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know

The Philadelphia area is facing record dry conditions. Meteorologists say months of rainfall is needed.

1 year ago

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People on line at polling place
Politics & Policy

Bomb threats disrupted what was otherwise relatively smooth voting on Election Day

Bomb threats that U.S. officials linked to Russian email domains disrupted what was generally a smooth voting experience across America on Election Day.

1 year ago

Sign for Gloucester Township
Politics & Policy

Gloucester Township residents vote against proposed sewer sale

Gloucester Township voters bucked the growing trend of water and sewer sales to investor-owned utilities.

1 year ago

La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
Courts & Law

Atlantic City mayor is charged with asking daughter to say he did not injure her

Marty Small Sr. is accused of asking his daughter to falsely say that a head injury occurred when she tripped and fell in her room.

1 year ago

Former President Trump speaks during a rally in Richmond, Va., on March 2, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.

1 year ago

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 22, 2024.
Politics & Policy

3 Pa. congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

Elsewhere in Pennsylvania, 14 other incumbents were reelected.

1 year ago

Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds hands with former first lady Melania Trump after speaking to supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Politics & Policy

Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work

The president-elect now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20. Here's what to expect.

1 year ago

Bonnie Watson Coleman
Politics & Policy

Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman wins reelection in N.J.’s 12th Congressional District

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress in 2014.

1 year ago

A headshot of Chris Smith
Politics & Policy

Republican incumbent Chris Smith wins reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Matt Jenkins in N.J.’s 4th Congressional District

Smith said he was seeking reelection to address concerns over the U.S. border and to fight inflation, crime and threats to parental rights.

1 year ago

Herb Conaway
Politics & Policy

Conaway defeats Mohan in race to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The long-time assemblyman will succeed Senator-elect Andy Kim in Congress.

1 year ago

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Politics & Policy

Republican Tom Kean Jr. is reelected in N.J.’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Sue Altman in tight race

The New Jersey contest was billed as one of the U.S.’ most competitive races.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Casey and David McCormick
Politics & Policy

Casey still ‘confident’ despite trailing in Pa. Senate race

The race for the coveted Senate seat remains undecided.

1 year ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

Republicans take U.S. Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House is too early to call.

1 year ago

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