Politics & Policy
The stink of Republican desperation fouls Trump’s Pennsylvania turf
You can tell Republicans are bracing for a humiliating congressional election defeat tonight in southwestern Pennsylvania by tracking their increasingly desperate behavior.
8 years ago
President Trump blocks Broadcom’s takeover of Qualcomm, citing national security
Trump said his decision was informed by a recommendation from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
8 years ago
Trump: Rex Tillerson out as secretary of state, to be replaced by CIA Director Mike Pompeo
"Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State," Trump tweeted.
8 years ago
4 questions ahead of the special election in Pennsylvania
Tuesday's neck-and-neck special election in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional districts carries a lot of weight for both parties
8 years ago
State ethics commission investigating complaint against Wolf aide
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is investigating a complaint against one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s top aides, for potentially mixing the public’s business with her own.
8 years ago
New Jersey GOP urging Murphy to drop ‘millionaires tax’
New governor set to deliver budget plan to joint session of Senate and Assembly.
8 years ago
Jersey Shore towns already discussing pot store prohibition
As New Jersey lawmakers hold hearings on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, some municipalities are taking steps to keep dispensaries from setting up shop.
8 years ago
Profiles in cowardice: The congressional Republicans’ red line
It's often said that one's moral courage is truly tested in times of crisis; leave it to the Republicans to dwell exclusively in the realm of dollars and cents.
8 years ago
Trump administration moves to reshape who qualifies for asylum
Sessions has intervened in two cases that could have big implications for people who come to the U.S. and seek asylum.
8 years ago
Former 3-term congressman Joe Hoeffel enters the race for redrawn Montco district
With the newly redrawn lines favoring Democrats in his Montgomery County congressional district, Hoeffel says it’s time for him to reenter the political arena.
8 years ago
Trump effect? Pa. GOP governor candidates won’t show tax returns
The three Republicans running for the party's nomination for Pennsylvania governor say they will not release copies of their tax returns.
8 years ago
Trump’s military parade is set for Veterans Day
The Pentagon says a military parade requested by President Trump will take place in Washington on Veterans Day.
8 years ago
The zombie amendments to the Constitution you’ve probably never heard of
The first 10 changes to the Constitution were easy. Since then, it has been an uphill battle every time, and some of those battles are, at least technically, still undecided.
8 years ago
Justice Department proposes banning rapid-fire bump stocks
The Trump administration said Saturday it has taken the first step in the regulatory process to ban bump stocks.
8 years ago
On North Korea, Trump flunks Diplomacy 101
If anyone out there can truly explain what's going on with Trump and North Korea, please raise your hand.
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