
Politics & Policy
President Biden, first lady visit hospitalized kids on Christmas Eve
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.
4 years ago
U.S. to lift travel ban on 8 southern African countries
The White House says the U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year’s Eve.
4 years ago
The clear and present danger of Trump’s enduring ‘Big Lie’
Many are warning that over the past year, that "big lie" of a stolen election has grown more entrenched and more dangerous.
4 years ago
Wolf vetoes GOP bill to post school course materials online
The Democratic governor said the legislation “politicizes what is being taught in our schools."
4 years ago
State employees aiding troubled Philly elder abuse nonprofit
Although the latest state data still has some errors, the nonprofit likely has not been complying with state laws that require caseworkers to promptly see potential victims.
4 years ago
Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure
A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday.
4 years ago
N.J.’s new congressional map adopted as advocates question transparency of the process
The final stages of the map-drawing process have drawn backlash from Republicans and progressive groups, who criticized the commission for a lack of transparency.
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A showdown could be brewing between U.S. Rep. Perry and the Jan. 6 committee
Perry tweeted Tuesday that he will not cooperate with the panel, calling it “illegitimate.”
4 years ago
In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
Biden's lofty goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from Sen. Manchin. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
4 years ago
Warnings issued over redistricting delays affecting Pa. primary
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid told the floor leaders on the Legislative Reapportionment Commission that the current schedule will not work.
4 years ago
Fate of proposed gun safety bills uncertain in N.J. as lame duck session nears the end
Political analysts say some of the gun safety bills may be hard to pass because they appear to be targeting law-abiding gun owners in New Jersey.
4 years ago
Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill
The president's remarks at the White House on Tuesday were his first since Manchin effectively tanked the party’s policy initiative with his own jarring year-end announcement.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules against ‘Marsy’s Law’ amendment voters supported
Pennsylvania’s highest court is putting a final nail into the coffin of a proposed constitutional amendment that state voters supported by a large margin more than two years
4 years ago
Pa. Rep. Scott Perry denies Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
Perry is joining other allies of former President Donald Trump in trying to stonewall the committee.
4 years ago
Testy day in Trenton: Assembly Republicans obstruct Dems’ legislative plans
The biggest news of the day may have been the theatrics and politicking in the Assembly that accompanied nearly every bill.
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