Politics & Policy

Gun control legislation has been advanced by the Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House but not considered by the GOP-led Senate.

Johnson is pushing through a plan that will require significant Democratic support in order to pass.

While the overall tallies so far favor the deals, a majority voted no at two major truck plants.

A day after Tim Scott stunned many of his own staff by suspending his campaign, the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis appears to be intensifying.

Because of a calendar quirk, which sees the first Monday of January fall on New Year’s Day, there’s a gap before the official ceremony.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.

President Biden spoke on Veterans Day about the country's "obligation" to provide veterans with adequate care, describing it a nonpartisan issue.

The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.

There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.

N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.

Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.

Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.

WHYY News’ election special recaps the highlights Philadelphians need to know about their newly elected mayor and other city leaders.