Politics & Policy

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.

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was once a fierce critic of Trump but has since become one of his most reliable allies.

Major goals for both Democrats and Republicans fell by the wayside in Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget.

The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of domestic terrorism and questions abounded about how the gunman got so close in the first place.

Trump and his allies face the nation during their four-day convention in Milwaukee unquestionably united and ready to “fight.”

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, WHYY News’ political reporter, joined “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn to give voters a preview.

Jim Worthington, chair of the Republican delegation to the Republican National Convention is one of delegates in Milwaukee.

“I urge everyone — everyone, please, don’t make assumptions about his motives or his affiliations," President Joe Biden said in remarks Sunday from the White House.

State officials say letting medical providers begin growing marijuana this fall will let the retail industry open in April. Others say it gives them an unfair boost.

The president said “we must never descend into violence,” condemning the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. He also said he is ordering a security review of the attack.

Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Officials say bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle and home of the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.