Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s 20 electors have cast their votes for Joe Biden. This was expected — though some Republicans still want to circumvent the result.

Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury and Commerce starting in the spring, according to reports.

Typically, the Electoral College vote is broadly overlooked. But because of President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, every step is being closely watched.

Trump made the announcement hours after his administration confirmed that senior U.S. officials, including White House aides who work in close proximity to Trump and Pence.

With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.

The new — and higher — Portal North bridge is a key component of the broader Gateway Project, which includes modernizing rail infrastructure between Newark and Penn Station.

The gatherings of mostly unmasked Trump loyalists were intended as a show of force just two days before the Electoral College meets to formally elect Biden as president.

The electors' ballots are sent to Congress, where they are to be read into the official record by Vice President Mike Pence during a joint session on Jan. 6.

Artist Tracey Snelling, who has never been to Philadelphia, specializes in multimedia sculpture.

"Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State conducts its elections," the Court wrote.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill.

The two made the cut after topping Time's shortlist that included Trump, the movement for racial justice, Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical workers on the frontline of COVID-19.

The pandemic and a new vote-by-mail system overwhelmed already overworked election offices, but some tapped federal pandemic stimulus money to help cover costs.

The decision comes one week after the governor announced a stay-at-home advisory and a one-month pause on in-person learning starting Monday, Dec. 14.

Rice's selection to serve in a domestic role is somewhat unexpected given her extensive credentials in foreign policy. The position does not require Senate confirmation.