Politics & Policy
Brian Sims, state lawmaker from Philly, announces bid for Pa. lt. gov.
Sims was recently re-elected to a fifth term representing a portion of downtown Philadelphia.
5 years ago
7 GOP Senators voted to convict Trump. Only 1 faces voters next year
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022 but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary.
5 years ago
New Jersey revitalizes panel to combat human trafficking
Grewal said his department would focus on enforcement and funding victims services to “prevent and combat” trafficking, while the commission works on policy and prevention.
5 years ago
2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump
The only president to be impeached twice has once again evaded consequences, though this time as an election loser shunted off the field of play to the jeering section.
5 years ago
On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws
The president used the occasion to call on Congress to strengthen gun laws, including requiring background checks on all gun sales and banning assault weapons.
5 years ago
‘No regrets’: House managers defend their decision not to call witnesses
Democrats argue that moving forward with witnesses would have prolonged the Senate impeachment trial and wouldn't have convinced additional Republicans to vote to convict.
5 years ago
Biden on Trump acquittal: ‘The substance of the charge is not in dispute’
Until his comments on Saturday, Biden had remained mostly silent about his predecessor's impeachment.
5 years ago
Toomey on guilty vote: Trump urged mob to march on Capitol to prevent election certification
“As a result of President Trump’s actions, for the first time in American history, the transfer of presidential power was not peaceful,” Toomey said.
5 years ago
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy impeachment trial.
5 years ago
Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements
The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy.
5 years ago
6-month delay in census redistricting data could throw elections into chaos
The 2020 census data needed for the redrawing of voting districts around the country are extremely delayed and now expected by Sept. 30.
5 years ago
Amazon faces biggest union push in its history
Attempts by Amazon to delay the vote in Alabama have failed. So have the company's efforts to require in-person voting, which organizers argue would be unsafe during COVID.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy order allows parents to attend sporting events
The rule change allows two parents or guardians per student to attend indoor and outdoor practices and competitions.
5 years ago
Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into US
The move is a major step toward dismantling one of former President Donald Trump's most consequential policies to deter asylum-seekers from coming to the U.S.
5 years ago
Republican state lawmakers are mulling changes to Pa.'s election law this session. They say that effort is aimed at improving the process for the state’s upcoming contests.
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