Politics & Policy

American troops were killed in an explosion in northern Syria, the spokesperson for the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State says.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., sent a letter to President Trump on Wednesday, suggesting a postponement until after the shutdown is over.

The big question now is whether William Barr can meet the standard set by William Saxbe. The preliminary verdict appears to be, "Meh."

The law, which went into effect Wednesday, permits a designated smoking area of 15 percent at beaches. Smoking is still permitted in parking lots.

The Japanese government intends to bring in 345,000 more foreign workers in the next five years, to staff sectors including restaurants, construction, agriculture and nursing.

At his inauguration, the governor called for politicians to find common ground, for Pennsylvanians to hold them accountable, and for the state to keep reinventing itself.

The bill updating Delaware's code to broaden the kinds of sports facilities allowed to apply for a liquor license now moves on the Senate.

PA Post reporters provide context and analysis to Gov. Tom Wolf's second inaugural speech.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his first State of the State address, a year after he took over from Chris Christie and notched several liberal victories.

With the U.S. federal government shutdown now the longest in history, it’s important to understand what a shutdown means for the health and safety of Americans.

Guests: Masha Gessen, Max Boot Two big stories digging into President Trump’s alleged connection to Russia brok ...

Guest: Christopher Perks As the longest partial government shutdown drags on, Marty speaks with CHRISTOPH ...

Guests: Max Boot, Masha Gessen, Christopher Perks Two big stories digging into President Trump’s alleged connec ...

Cape May County officials want local U.S. Coast Guard employees to know that there's assistance available to them as the partial federal government shutdown continues. 

President Trump's nominee for Attorney General will face questions Tuesday from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.