Politics & Policy
Toomey supports Senate voting on Trump high court nominee
In 2016, Tommey endorsed waiting eight months to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under President Barack Obama.
4 years ago
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval
"If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
4 years ago
Your 2020 guide to voting in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is dealing with a huge mail-in voting spike, sluggish mail, a slew of lawsuits and mail-in-ballot laws that could change. Here’s what you need to know.
4 years ago
Longtime ally to Trump’s postal chief was paid by RNC
A Republican official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the details of Hauck's work said he was hired to help the party organize campaign events in North Carolina
4 years ago
Toomey silent on whether Senate should consider court pick
In 2016, Toomey supported the decision to put off consideration of President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland.
4 years ago
Report: Order to shorten count wasn’t made by Census Bureau
“Senior officials at the Bureau, including the Director, did not know who ultimately made the decision to accelerate the Census schedule," the report said.
4 years ago
NY judge: Postal service must process election mail in a timely manner
The written decision by U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero came after several individuals, including candidates for public office, sued.
4 years ago
Wolf to veto school sports bill; override attempt expected
The Wolf administration’s gathering limits apply to youth sports, but legislation that cleared the state House and Senate would empower schools to make their own rules.
4 years ago
On 75th anniversary of UN, its chief appeals for peace
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an appeal to preserve the longest period in modern history without a military confrontation between the world’s most powerful nations.
4 years ago
Washington politics could be about to enter a ‘post-apocalyptic’ phase
As if 2020 couldn't get any more politically contentious, a fight is underway over a SCOTUS vacancy — just 43 days until Election Day, and as Americans are already voting.
4 years ago
Poll: Climate becomes top priority for Democrats; Trump struggles on race, COVID-19
President Trump maintains a lead over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on the economy, but is behind on handling of the coronavirus pandemic in a new NPR/PBS NewsHour
4 years ago
How Joe Biden’s faith shapes his politics
Joe Biden's Catholic faith, friends and staffers say, is central to how he views the world.
4 years ago
‘Follow your conscience’: In Philly, Biden calls on GOP to hold off on Supreme Court nominee
Speaking at the National Constitution Center, Biden tried to convince enough GOP senators to not vote for President Trump’s nominee to delay the process.
4 years ago
Ginsburg’s death a ‘pivot point’ for abortion rights, advocates say
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets up a brutal nomination fight, and abortion rights is likely to be a contentious issue.
4 years ago
Evangelicals at base of Trump hopes for Pennsylvania repeat
It's a group that has often made the difference for Republicans on the Pa. ballot. And while some had misgivings about Trump in 2016, they helped him eke out a narrow win.
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