Politics & Policy
Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
Trump's expected return comes as the scale of the outbreak within the White House itself is still being uncovered.
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One of President Trump’s most prominent Central Pa. allies faces challenge from a moderate Democrat
Here is a look at the race for Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.
6 years ago
White House outbreak highlights dangers of test-only strategy to prevent infections
Even regular testing is no substitute for routine mask-wearing, social distancing along with quarantining for those who've been exposed to the coronavirus, experts say.
6 years ago
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on U.S. government
Trump has downplayed the severity and impact of the pandemic in recent months.
6 years ago
N.J. poll has Van Drew trailing Kennedy in his first race since party switch
Jeff Van Drew left the Democratic party over President Trump’s impeachment. Two years after he won the traditionally Republican seat, he’s behind in the race.
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White House struggles to explain, contain its own spiraling COVID crisis
Trump fueled the growing alarm with a publicity stunt on Sunday, leaving his hospital suite to drive by boisterous supporters who gathered outside the military hospital.
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Beware the ‘naked ballot’: Follow these steps to make sure your Pa. mail vote counts
If you don’t know about the new rule, it’s easy to mess this up.
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Trump takes a brief car ride, ignoring own COVID infection
Hours earlier, Trump’s team reported that his blood oxygen level dropped suddenly twice recently and that they gave him a steroid typically recommended for the very sick.
6 years ago
Philly area counties say efforts to recruit poll workers for Election Day are paying off
After many veteran poll workers called out for the 2020 primary elections due to COVID-19, county officials ramped up recruitment for November. Those efforts paid off.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania’s voter services website back online following outage
The outage started around 5:30 p.m. Saturday and affected other Pa. agencies. The voter services website was back online as of Monday morning.
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N.J. contacting 206 Trump fundraiser guests to monitor coronavirus symptoms
If they were in close contact with the president or his staff, they are being asked to quarantine for 14 days.
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Toomey says he won’t run for another Senate term or governor
Toomey’s decision will force Pennsylvania Republicans to look elsewhere for nominees for both seats in a state where both parties have shown they can win statewide races.
6 years ago
GOP faces reckoning over Trump’s coronavirus strategy, diagnosis
Trump's infection thrust COVID front and center when Republicans would rather be talking about Trump’s Supreme Court nominee as early voting is underway in most states.
6 years ago
Doctors: Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped twice recently
Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley acknowledged he was trying to downplay the severity of the president’s condition the day before.
6 years ago
Watch live: Doctors to provide update on Trump following COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump was admitted at Walter Reed Friday evening after announcing early that morning that he and the first lady had tested positive for the coronavirus.
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