Politics & Policy

Initial tests at George Washington University Hospital did not show evidence of a new stroke, per Fetterman's communications director.

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey reintroduced the Keep Americans Safe Act, a bill that would largely ban high-capacity gun magazines.

Half of Philadelphia City Council and every state Senator representing the city signed onto the new letter.

The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut SS or Medicare.

Democrats won all three vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats to claim a slim edge over Republicans, finally securing a majority they first appeared to have won in November.

Wilmington’s charter can only be amended by the General Assembly. But so far, state lawmakers haven’t shown any interest in making the change.

Following Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s DUI, Council President Brian Burke is declaring himself interim mayor. But other officials beg to differ.

Read President Biden's State of the Union speech delivered on Feb. 7, 2023, as prepared for delivery.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus invited families that have lost loved ones at the hands of police to be their guests at the State of the Union.

A new Pennsylvania state government report suggests making secrecy envelopes optional, standardizing the use of drop boxes across the state, and more.

Este martes el Presidente Joe Biden dará el discurso anual del Estado de la Unión. Por primera vez, NPR News transmitirá la cobertura y análisis en inglés y español.

Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET. The speech is expected to highlight the strength of the economy and past legislative wins.

As Biden, 80, prepares for a likely reelection bid, he sought to prove to a skeptical nation that his stewardship has delivered results both at home and abroad.

More than a dozen states are calling on the EPA to take immediate action against PFAS.

In the coming days, three special elections will likely decide which political party controls the Pennsylvania House.