Politics & Policy

Inside Washington’s federal courthouse, there's no denying the reality of Jan. 6, 2021. But outside the courtroom, in the political arena, it's a starkly different story.

The impending departures of Gov. John Carney and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper are having ripple effects throughout the ballot in Tuesday’s state primaries in Delaware.

Significant U.S. population changes in the last two decades have already made an impact on politics. Here's how it's playing out in the seven most closely watched states.

The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.

The Delaware Department of Elections said about 750 voters had incorrect party affiliations due to DMV “glitch.” Some say voters were unable to vote.

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are representing the major parties. Four other minor party candidates are in the race.

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Mikie Sherrill — representing Bucks County and North Jersey, respectively — said Thursday they have lined up enough votes to make the honor happen.

The order came hours after a court hearing, the first in the case in nearly a year, in which U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sparred with a Trump lawyer.

Democrats typically outvote Republicans by mail by about 3-to-1 in Pa., and the decision could mean that hundreds or thousands more votes are counted in November’s election.

Studio 2 hosted a conversation illustrating how the labor needs of the local mushroom industry highlight the flaws of our federal immigration policy.

Here’s what we’re watching for on a historic night.

Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia will be the second presidential debate this year, but the first time that Donald Trump will be on stage with Kamala Harris.

The 90-minute debate will have two seated moderators. Microphones will be live only for the candidate whose turn it is to speak, and there will be no audience.

Authorities say Russian-backed companies used internet domains meant to mimic legitimate American media companies to spread U.S. election misinformation.

Biden had already voiced his objections to the merger, backing his supporters in the United Steelworkers union who oppose the deal.