Politics & Policy

Butler is home to some 13,000 people. It's rural. It's neighborly. And it's Trump country.

Voters get to judge two presidents on their records alongside their promises for the next four years. Here’s where they stand on 10 of the top issues.

Since the attempted assassination of former President Trump, conspiracy theories have been circulating about what happened. Why do we fall victim to this outlandish thinking?

Sen. J.D. Vance, who once called former Donald Trump “America’s Hitler” but is now one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, has been named Trump’s 2024 VP pick.

The day before the shooting, Thomas Crooks went to the sportsman's club and practiced on the rifle range, according to a federal intelligence briefing obtained by the AP.

Two other bystanders injured in the attack remained hospitalized Monday in critical but stable condition.

The white high tops are being sold as “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops” for $299 on a website that sells Trump-branded shoes that is run by CIC Ventures LLC.

Immigration has long been one of Trump’s banner issues.

The attempted assassination of former President Trump has shaken the country. How has this affected your outlook on the current state of our democratic process?

Attempts to ban assault weapons or restrict gun access have stalled in the state.

David McCormick, who is running against U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, addressed the RNC Tuesday. He told WHYY News about nearly coming into the line of fire in Butler, Pa.

Pennsylvania Republicans are reacting positively to Trump’s choice of J.D. Vance — a veteran, venture capitalist and one-time Trump critic — as his pick for vice president.

Hundreds of demonstrators, including some from the Philly-based Poor People’s Army, which organizes for economic justice, protested around the RNC in Milwaukee.

Vance was a “never Trump” Republican in 2016, calling him “dangerous” and “unfit” for office. He's now one of Trump's fiercest allies.

Some Delaware officials say they’re concerned about political violence. But others say it’s not a reason to isolate from dealing with the public.