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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks on Capitol Hill on Thursday. He says he will continue to wear a suit on the Senate floor in compliance with the newly codified dress code. Mark Schiefelbein/AP
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Pennsylvania

Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it

On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.

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A sign saying 'All National Parks Are Closed'
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Government Accountability

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M.
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House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

The impeachment inquiry hearing is taking place as the federal government is days away from what is likely to be a damaging government shutdown.

2 years ago

Republican presidential candidates, from left, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and former Vice President Mike Pence, at a debate hosted by FOX Business and Univision, Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif.
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Elections
Government

6 takeaways from the second GOP debate

The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

Curtis Jones sits at his desk in City Council Chambers
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Public Safety

Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint

Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.

2 years ago

President Trump skipped the first Republican debate on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wis. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Elections
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National

Trump bets big on Michigan with rally on GOP debate night as UAW strike continues

Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to c

2 years ago

Ryan Bizzarro speaking with other House members
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Democrat sees abortion, extremism as wedge issues in bid to unseat GOP Pa. state treasurer

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 37, announced his primary candidacy for the seat held by incumbent Stacy Garrity.

2 years ago

Protesters hold signs advocating for supervised injection sites.
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Government
Philadelphia

Mayor Kenney is vetoing Philly ban on supervised injection sites, will send legislation back to City Council

The bill creates a zoning law that would prohibit sites across most of Philadelphia. City Council is expected to override the mayor’s veto.

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line
Business
Employment

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.

2 years ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Business
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Technology

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 19, 2023.
Economy
Government
National

Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown

The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.

2 years ago

A growing number of Senate Democrats are calling for the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez, R-NJ, following his indictment on corruption charges.
NPR
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who serves alongside Menendez in representing New Jersey, joined the chorus of calls on Tuesday.

2 years ago

Rob Matzie speaking at a podium
Government
Movies
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn

The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump visits the Palmetto State Armory and takes a picture with owners Jamin McCallum and Julian Wilson in Summerville, S.C., Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Elections
Government
National

Trump admires a Glock handgun — but stops short of buying — as he campaigns in South Carolina

The early Republican presidential front-runner was in small-town Summerville as part of a ramped-up campaign schedule that also includes multiple visits to early-voting Iowa.

2 years ago

Robert Menendez speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Sen. Menendez doubles down, refuses to resign after bribery indictment

The three-term Senator denied the allegations and said the facts of the case will exonerate him.

2 years ago

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