
Politics & Policy
Could Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan challenge Trump in 2020?
Hogan's known for his no-nonsense demeanor. Unlike most elected Republicans, Hogan has spoken out against Trump.
7 years ago
New evidence emerges of possible wrongdoing by Trump inaugural committee
The Trump inaugural appears to have overpaid for space at Trump’s Washington hotel, a possible violation of the law. Federal prosecutors are probing the festivities.
7 years ago
Pelosi shows pragmatic streak in pursuit of border deal
Pelosi is set to endorse a split-the-differences deal on government funding that appears on track to give President Donald Trump at least some barriers on the border.
7 years ago
Booker taking 2020 campaign, social-justice message to Iowa
Sen. Cory Booker took his message of social justice to Iowa, where he visited with residents and black leaders Friday on his first trip as a Democratic presidential candidate.
7 years ago
Humanitarian aid arrives for Venezuela — but Maduro blocks it
The aid convoy arrived at the Colombian border city of Cucuta, The Associated Press reports, but Maduro and the military have blocked the Tienditas bridge.
7 years ago
Despite few details and much doubt, the Green New Deal generates enthusiasm
The resolution has few details, but it aims to overhaul the U.S. economy and spread wealth more evenly.
7 years ago
Philly Councilman Allan Domb drops $32,000 on poll as 2019 mayors race approaches
After spending $32,000 for political poll, Philly City Councilman Domb stays mum on whether he’ll challenge Mayor Jim Kenney this year.
7 years ago
Whitaker: I have ‘not interfered’ with Mueller investigation
Facing a contentious and partisan congressional hearing, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker insisted that he had "not interfered" in the Russia investigation.
7 years ago
Hunting on Sunday? Pa. Senate considers lifting ban
A bill that could allow Sunday hunting has passed through the Senate's Game and Fisheries Committee and is awaiting consideration before the full chamber.
7 years ago
Philly DA cracking down on home title thieves
A city man is charged with forgery, deception, theft, and tampering with public records in connection with a scheme to steal homes from the unsuspecting and the dead.
7 years ago
Paper chase: Fearing hacked election, Pa. officials scramble ahead of 2020 to bolster security
While there is no case of results being tampered with in Pennsylvania, reports of Russian interference in 2016 have raised concerns that the digital totals could be hacked.
7 years ago
Report: Pa. Supreme Court justice got benefits from Johnny Doc’s Local 98
Report says indicted Pennsylvania union leader John Dougherty’s brother, a Supreme Court justice, may have received stolen perks.
7 years ago
Listen 1:25Philly ban on pharma industry gifts, dinners to doctors falls short in City Council vote
The measure proposed prohibiting pharmaceutical company sales reps from providing gifts or dinners to physicians when they discuss narcotic sales.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers consider allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication
If the measure is signed into law, New Jersey would join seven states and the District of Columbia in allowing people with fatal medical conditions to decide to die.
7 years ago
Developers, unions fill City Council war chests ahead of 2019 elections
Who runs Philadelphia City Council? If campaign spending is any indication, the answer is labor unions and the real estate industry.
7 years ago