Politics & Policy

The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

Los funcionarios de la ciudad dicen que la carga fiscal recae desproporcionadamente sobre las propiedades residenciales en las zonas de menores ingresos de la ciudad.

Sec. Pete Hegseth told the military's top brass that the armed forces have become too woke, too fat and lost their warrior culture. Three veterans weigh in on his reforms.

Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.

In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle. We touch on topics near and far.

The three justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — are backed by the Democratic Party in their bids for retention.

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.

Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.

Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.