Politics & Policy
Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who violently attacked police
The pardons are a culmination of Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack, which left more than 100 police officers injured.
12 months ago
Newly sworn in, Matt Meyer promised to focus on public education, housing and rising inequality as governor.
12 months ago
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
12 months ago
Supporters cheer Trump at South Philly inauguration watch party
Republicans called Trump’s speech “uplifting" and said they believed the new president would unite the country and bring peace.
12 months ago
Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans.
12 months ago
Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here’s what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
12 months ago
Trump’s inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies
Critics say a crypto investment is highly speculative with so much unknown about projecting its future returns and warn that investors should be prepared to lose their cash.
12 months ago
Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101
A special election to fill Matt Gergely’s seat will be called by Speaker Joanna McClinton at a later date.
12 months ago
Inauguration Day updates: Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president, signs slew of executive orders
Trump repealed dozens of former President Biden's actions, began his immigration crackdown and pardoned hundreds of people for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
12 months ago
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.
12 months ago
The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.
12 months ago
With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.
12 months ago
Protesters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall to demonstrate against Trump, GOP policies
More than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights was a key issue highlighted during the demonstration.
12 months ago
Trump’s swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather
The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term.
12 months ago
New Jersey attorney general among those who say they’ll defend gun regulations in Trump’s 2nd term
New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matt Platkin said his state and others with Democratic attorneys general, plan to intervene in cases already in the court system.
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