Politics & Policy

Elected officials on both sides of the aisle strongly condemned what they are calling an act of political violence.

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The assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. left a rallygoer and the gunman dead. The gunman’s motive is still a mystery; investigators said they believe he acted alone.

Delegates will hear from Trump, ratify the GOP platform that he approved and be introduced to Trump's vice presidential running mate.

In Pennsylvania, a key swing state, more than 330,000 voters are Asian American and Pacific Islander.

The issue remains a critical concern, but after his dismal debate performance, Biden is now busy trying to shore up his loyal base, including Black men.

With control of the Senate on the line, the drama surrounding President Joe Biden is an unwelcome development for Democrats.

Amanda Zurawski nearly died due to catastrophic complications during pregnancy in 2022.

Philly city worker union AFSCME lost a court case that would have blocked Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return to office mandate on Monday.

Biden actually gained a point since last month’s survey, which was taken before the debate.

The deal between the Democratic governor, narrowly Democratic-controlled state House, and Republican-led state Senate was finished two weeks after the June 30 deadline.

Meanwhile, the campaign has been quietly surveying voters on Harris to determine how she’s viewed among the electorate, according to two people with knowledge of the campaign.

The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.

The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.

While Trump has sought to deny a connection, there is plenty of overlap between Project 2025 and his agenda.