Politics & Policy

The Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack and conversations around voting law changes were partially inspired by the same thing: disproven allegations of widespread problems and fraud.

NPR's Tim Mak explains just how the politically powerful National Rifle Association has successfully blocked almost all gun regulation legislation.

The White House said, "It will take a high level of engagement to address this and to try to find a path to de-escalation."

An AP investigation found that despite new Department of Defense guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military.

2021 was a big year for environmental issues in Philadelphia, and the fruits of many of the city’s efforts will come in the new year.

Born into poverty in Searchlight, Nev., the one-time amateur boxer served in Congress for 34 years — first in the House and, later, for three decades in the Senate.

At least 20 states, mostly across the South and Midwest, already have laws that would severely restrict or ban abortion if the high court overturns Roe.

The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.

Gov. Tom Wolf will have a new top election official as he enters his last year in office, naming Leigh Chapman to replace Veronica Degraffenreid atop the Department of State.

In Pennsylvania, the new markers getting approved are increasingly telling the stories of previously underrepresented people and groups.

President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world, offering them holiday wishes and gratitude.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are bringing Christmas Eve cheer to hospitalized children who aren't well enough to go home for the holidays.

The White House says the U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year’s Eve.

Many are warning that over the past year, that "big lie" of a stolen election has grown more entrenched and more dangerous.