
Politics & Policy
Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows
Virginia Thomas says she regrets sending texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows after the 2020 election.
2 years ago
Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from the insurrection investigation
Interview transcripts released by House investigators — more than 100 so far — give further insight into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and the weeks leading up.
2 years ago
Doug Mastriano ‘apparently’ called Mike Pence on the day of the insurrection
The possibility that Mastriano called Pence raises questions about his role in Trump’s pressure campaign on Jan. 6 to get Congress and the VP to overturn the election.
2 years ago
Century-old law let voters file baseless recount petitions and delay Pa.’s election certification
Experts say it's time to change an outdated law that let Pennsylvania voters file recount petitions following the November 2022 midterm election.
2 years ago
Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Aspects of Trump's finances had been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since his days as an up-and-coming Manhattan real estate developer in the 1980s.
2 years ago
‘Better governance for everyone’: More women than ever in Delaware’s General Assembly
In 2000, 15 of the 62 state legislators were women. The number has grown steadily and is now 24 — 39% of the members.
2 years ago
Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations
Congress cleared the bill just before Christmas and Biden had until Dec. 30 to sign the measure to continue government operations.
2 years ago
In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.
2 years ago
The Pennsylvania legislature is getting a major infusion of new blood this January
New redistricting maps and the November 2022 midterm election in Pennsylvania will usher in one of the largest first-year classes in recent memory.
2 years ago
What will Philly’s mayoral candidates do about gentrification? Here’s what they said
Contenders for the city’s top job talk about encouraging development without displacement.
2 years ago
Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos
The development adds to a loudening uproar over revelations that Santos lied about his heritage, education and professional life when he campaigned successfully for Congress.
2 years ago
U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.
2 years ago
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney looks back at chaotic year, maintains he won’t resign
The Mayor said he’s here until his last day mandated by the charter and believes his administration isn’t getting the praise they deserve locally.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania certifies election results after recount delay
Pennsylvania's top elections official fully certified results from the November vote late last week after recount petitions in some counties had delayed the process.
2 years ago
Partisan fights dominated the Pa. legislature’s recent session, eclipsing some major accomplishments
Gov. Tom Wolf and GOP leaders agreed to a major budget package that spent billions in federal stimulus money and passed the most laws in six years.
2 years ago