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Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence officiate as a joint session of the House and Senate reconvenes to confirm the Electoral College votes
Politics & Policy

Congress certifies Pa. results, Biden’s victory after chaotic day of violent insurrection

“We saw bloodshed because a demagogue chose to spread falsehoods and sow distrust of his own fellow Americans,” said U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. “Let’s not abet such deception.”

4 years ago

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & Policy

Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.

4 years ago

People shelter in the House gallery as pro-Trump insurrectionists try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Harrisburg International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Middletown. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Lancaster/York, is at far left. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wolf administration rebukes GOP congressmen for expected ‘no’ vote on electoral college vote certification

More than 100 members of the U.S. House and 14 senators have planned to challenge the vote based on unproven allegations and conspiracy theories over alleged voter fraud.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol in winter
Politics & Policy

8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden’s electoral votes

As one of six states that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020, Pennsylvania could have a spotlight on it during debate over the Electoral College vote.

4 years ago

With the Washington Monument in the background, people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump near the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Lawmakers had convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results but protests erupted outside and government buildings were evacuated.

4 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden campaigns in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, for Senate candidates Raphael Warnock, left, and Jon Ossoff
Politics & Policy

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

His victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.

4 years ago

Thomas Hedrich sets up voting flags at a polling location.
Politics & Policy

Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake

Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden’s capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.

4 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Congress expected to certify Biden’s win this week — despite GOP push to subvert the vote

Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.

4 years ago

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, greets a crowd before he speaks at a campaign rally for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Cumming, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Politics & Policy

Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

Trump’s refusal to accept his election defeat and the effort to subvert the will of the voters has become a defining moment for Republicans and is tearing the party apart.

4 years ago

(Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Satellite offices gave Pa. voters more options to cast early ballots in person. Were they worth it?

Of the state’s 67 counties, six of the most highly populated decided to open auxiliary offices. Just one has firm plans to continue using them in the future.

4 years ago

In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, Chester County workers transport mail-in and absentee ballots to be processed at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions

Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden already are pushing for new restrictions, especially to absentee voting.

4 years ago

Demonstrators march to City Hall during a protest, Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Community

Pennsylvania 2020: Pandemic, protests and the presidency

A look back at the year’s top Pennsylvania stories — as if anybody could forget.

4 years ago

(Matt Smith for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Thousands of ballots will be audited as part of Pa.’s post-election review

The review provides a statistical assurance that there were no errors in the state's declaration of Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.

4 years ago

Lycoming County Elections Director Forrest Lehman
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election officials are burnt out and leaving their jobs after 2020 ‘nightmare’

Since the passage of the 2019 law that made sweeping changes to voting in Pennsylvania, at least 21 election officials have left or will soon leave their posts.

4 years ago

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