Politics & Policy
Changes in water regulations under the Trump Administration
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made environmental deregulation a priority.
5 years ago
Trump, following explosive news reports, denies he worked for Russia
The Washington Post reported that Trump has taken at least one interpreter's notes after a meeting with Putin.
5 years ago
As shutdown enters fourth week, Pa. federal workers file for unemployment
More than 12,000 federal workers are furloughed in Pennsylvania as lawmakers in Washington struggle to figure out a way to end the longest-ever partial government shutdown.
5 years ago
As it eyes fee hike, N.J. spends most of what it collects for 911 upkeep on other things
In 2017, the state collected nearly $122 million from 911 maintenance fees, but only one-quarter of it went toward the state’s 911 system, according to a recent FCC report.
5 years ago
A waiting game for immigrants and border agents on both sides of the wall
While the Border Patrol builds up its fences in San Diego to guard against a national security threat, migrants waiting in Tijuana consider whether the journey was worth it.
5 years ago
Tracking the tax increases and decreases in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first term
Taxes went up on cigarettes, digital downloads, Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and other assorted items.
5 years ago
Border ‘crisis’ distracts us from the true national emergency
Are we capable of connecting two dots? The fake border crisis distracts us from the true national emergency: A suspected Russian asset sits in the White House.
5 years ago
Iran is preparing a launch. But is it for a space rocket or a missile?
Iran has said publicly that its motives are peaceful.
5 years ago
Philadelphia scrambles to get new voting machines
Philadelphia officials are scrambling to get a new voting system with a verifiable paper trail installed by the November election.
5 years ago
Pompeo says the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria is just a ‘tactical change’
President Trump's unexpected announcement last month that troops would leave the country has fueled fears that a power vacuum could strengthen ISIS.
5 years ago
The longest government shutdown in history, no longer — how 1995 changed everything
It took three full weeks for President Bill Clinton and the Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to settle an impasse that partially shut down the government.
5 years ago
GOP rejected Obama’s executive reach, but accepts Trump’s
President Barack Obama stunned Republicans when he bypassed Congress. Now, with President Donald Trump many Republicans are uneasily cheering him on.
5 years ago
Pence’s pickle: How to bargain when no one speaks for Trump
Pence has been one of the administration's most visible emissaries during the shutdown fight, but he's been repeatedly undermined and contradicted by his boss.
5 years ago
Pa. readies for the start of Wolf’s second term
In his inaugural speech, Wolf is expected to renew calls for a higher minimum wage and natural gas severance tax.
5 years ago
Report: FBI probed whether Trump secretly worked for Russia
The FBI became so concerned by Trump after he fired Comey that they investigated if he had been working for Russia against U.S. interests, The New York Times reported.
5 years ago