Politics & Policy

Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.

Check the list to make sure there isn’t a problem with your ballot. If there is, you have a chance to fix it and make sure your vote counts.

From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.

Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.

All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.

Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.

One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.

White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday.

A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.

South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.

The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending h

In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.

Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. But Trump, to be expected, dismissed all that in a CNN town hall and continued his conspiracy about the 2020 election h

A look at who’s behind these groups, which candidates they’re supporting, and why.