Politics & Policy

Senators approve Trump-backed budget rollback, slashing foreign aid and public broadcasting funding; bill heads to the House by Friday.

The clawback, if passed by the U.S. House, would eliminate $9 billion in previously allocated foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting.

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A final vote in the Senate could occur as early as Wednesday. The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to Trump's desk.

“Exclusion from primary elections is the functional equivalent of losing the right to vote in those districts,” independent voters argued in a 51-page petition.

Trump traveled to Pittsburgh at a summit helmed by Republican Sen. David McCormick that included dozens of top executives.

State lawmakers could take up more immigration-related measures next year, including limiting where ICE arrests can be made.

As the president tightens his grip on independent institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, checks on his power are diminishing.

President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to end federal contracts with companies that institute DEI policies and initiatives.

While largely the same brash Trump, they say he is more attentive and more grateful and speaks openly about how he believes he was saved by God.

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU may adopt "proportionate countermeasures" if Trump moves ahead with the tariffs.

Harvie, who was born and raised in Bristol, outlined his priorities for the district, including reversing impacts from President Trump’s budget bill.

A resolution unanimously approved by the council this week states that Tompkins should resign based on his “ongoing pattern” of misconduct and “blatant disregard” of ethics.

Delaware counties are fuming over the state overturning local decisions it doesn’t like. Weed advocates say local zoning rules are restrictive.

Meuser announced his decision Tuesday night to run again for his northeastern Pennsylvania seat rather than seek the nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.