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The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Republicans pick new floor leader after failing to regain majority

The House Republican caucus voted behind closed doors for five-term Rep. Jesse Topper to head their 101-seat minority in 2025-26.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump
Government
K-12
LGBTQ

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

2 years ago

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 15, 2016.
Military
National

Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

Hegseth opposes “woke” programs that promote inclusion and he questions the role of women in combat.

2 years ago

Elon Musk speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden.
Government
National

Trump says Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy will form outside group ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ or DOGE

Musk has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election.

2 years ago

Sussex County Republican Committee Vice Chair Tom Molnar
Delaware
Elections
Government

Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results

Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump stands
Elections
Government
International
National

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Young Republicans watched  the presidential debate at the Kimpton Hotel on Sept. 10, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Government
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics

Red wave: Why is Donald Trump so appealing to young voters?

A trend has emerged over the past elections: Young voters are getting more conservative. We'll ask Gen Z voters from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, N.J.

Air Date: November 12, 2024 12:00 pm

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Woman shopping in a supermarket
Economy
Elections
Income Inequality

Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world

Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.

2 years ago

Wind turbines
Energy
Environment
Government

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

2 years ago

a canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pa.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Senate race is close in Pa., provisional ballots may make the difference. Does yours need to be ‘fixed?’

As the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.

2 years ago

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Elections
Government
National

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will be secretary of state.

2 years ago

Voters wait in line
Elections
National

Claims that millions of noncitizens would illegally vote evaporated after Trump’s win

Before Election Day, right-wing social media was awash with claims about noncitizens voting. Once it was clear President-elect Trump would win, those claims dried up.

2 years ago

Donald Trump raises a fist
Elections
Energy
Environment
Politics

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

2 years ago

Donald Trump
Elections
Government
National

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.

2 years ago

U.S. Army veteran, Doug Sherrill, 63, bikes to a polling site to vote for the first time in his life, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Hamtramck, Mich. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Studio 2
Elections
Explainers
National
Pennsylvania
Technology

Studio 2 Extra: When election pollsters get it right

Franklin & Marshall College called this election almost perfectly. Their final Pennsylvania survey had Trump at 50 percent and Harris at 49. How'd they do it?

Air Date: November 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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