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In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

1 year ago

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Senate race is close in Pa., provisional ballots may make the difference. Does yours need to be ‘fixed?’

As the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.

1 year ago

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will be secretary of state.

1 year ago

Voters wait in line
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Claims that millions of noncitizens would illegally vote evaporated after Trump’s win

Before Election Day, right-wing social media was awash with claims about noncitizens voting. Once it was clear President-elect Trump would win, those claims dried up.

1 year ago

Donald Trump raises a fist
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Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
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National

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.

1 year ago

U.S. Army veteran, Doug Sherrill, 63, bikes to a polling site to vote for the first time in his life, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Hamtramck, Mich. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Studio 2 Extra: When election pollsters get it right

Franklin & Marshall College called this election almost perfectly. Their final Pennsylvania survey had Trump at 50 percent and Harris at 49. How'd they do it?

Air Date: November 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick arrives at an election night campaign party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh
Elections
Pennsylvania

U.S. Senate candidate sues Philadelphia elections over provisional ballots

At issue are provisional ballots provided to Philly voters who originally used mail-in ballots which were invalidated.

1 year ago

Capitol building
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Pennsylvania

Democrats maintain narrow control of Pa. state House

Barring any departures, Democrats will hold their 102-101 majority of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over Republicans for another two years.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump
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Pennsylvania

Trump rebuilds Democrats’ ‘blue wall’ states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania

Republican victories were most pronounced in Pennsylvania, where deep dissatisfaction surfaced with the status quo.

1 year ago

The U.S. Capitol is shown from afar on a sunny day.
Elections
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GOP picks up more key U.S. House seats; Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

Trump is consolidating power in Washington, returning to the White House a much more dominant force than in his first term.

1 year ago

Scott Perry
Elections
Pennsylvania

GOP flips 2 U.S. House seats in Pa., as Republican Scott Perry wins again

Perry had his cellphone seized by FBI agents investigating the web of Trump loyalists central to his bid to remain in power in 2020.

1 year ago

Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick arrives at an election night campaign party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh
Elections
Pennsylvania

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

Even if incumbent Bob Casey carried six out of 10 of the outstanding votes, he still wouldn't have won.

1 year ago

Republicans gather
Delaware
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‘We are the third party in this state’: Swept again in statewide races, Delaware GOP grapples for ways to regain relevance

The GOP hasn’t held a statewide seat since 2018 and is dominated in the General Assembly. After being swept Tuesday, members again seek answers.

1 year ago

Spray painted with Trump
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Philadelphia

Which Philly neighborhoods went for Trump in 2024?

On Election Day, registered Democrats still outnumbered Republicans by a wide margin, but President-elect Donald Trump picked up votes across the city.

1 year ago

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