Politics & Policy
Trump shakes up the military, but to what end?
Critics say the moves appear motivated by anger, revenge and an attempt to keep campaign promises dating to 2016.
6 years ago
Trump pays $3 million for recount of 2 Wisconsin counties
He paid $3 million for a recount of two heavily Democratic WI counties, saying that they were the sight of the “worst irregularities” although no evidence of wrongdoing
6 years ago
Two women just made history in the Pa. legislature. Will that be the last thing they have in common?
Two women just made history in the Pa. legislature. Will that be the last thing they have in common?
6 years ago
Biden’s win shows rural-urban divide has grown since 2016
Few counties shifted in the 2020 election, which saw sky-high turnout. Trump's base voted in big numbers in rural areas, but Biden's gains in the suburbs proved pivotal.
6 years ago
‘An extraordinary election’: Nearly 750K votes later, Philly’s ballot counting is officially over
The unofficial total, which eclipsed the final tally in 2016, was effectively an even split between mail ballots and votes cast at the polls.
6 years ago
Pa. Victim Advocate criticizes Senate ‘no’ vote as ‘political vendetta’
Storm alleges state Senate President Joe Scarnati led a personally-motivated effort to block her from serving another six-year term in the appointed position.
6 years ago
Bill in Pa. House would loosen pollution reporting requirements
Dischargers would only have to report spills that may cause a violation of water quality criteria under DEP regulation or that are reportable under federal requirements.
6 years ago
CISA Director Chris Krebs fired after trying to correct voter fraud disinformation
President Trump, who has refused to accept the results of the White House race, tweeted that Krebs had been terminated "effective immediately."
6 years ago
Philadelphia turnout for the 2020 election was the highest in 25 years
With counting complete, about 65% of the city’s voters cast a ballot, compared to 59% four years ago.
6 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules against Trump campaign
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt yet another blow to President Donald Trump’s faltering legal challenges over the 2020 election.
6 years ago
Spanish speakers in Pa. faced confused poll workers, lack of interpreters on Election Day
Latino advocacy groups across Pennsylvania said there were only a handful of incidents in which Spanish-speaking voters had trouble with language assistance.
6 years ago
States plead for more federal help as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
“Every state ... every city is suffering," said one governor. "The federal government is really the only resource that we all have to turn to.”
6 years ago
Biden filling top White House team with campaign veterans
Biden is drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign and some of his closest confidants to fill out an increasingly diverse White House leadership team.
6 years ago
‘More people may die’: Biden chides Trump for blocking presidential transition
The comments are Biden's most stark to date about the impact that a delayed transition could have on his ability to hit the ground running after he takes office.
6 years ago
Senate axes second term for Pa.’s victim advocate, who angered GOP leader
The Republican-controlled Pa. Senate on Monday blocked state Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm from serving another six years in the job
6 years ago














