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The defense of Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski in his bribery trial started in dramatic fashion.

8 years ago

In the last three election cycles Republicans have won 13 of Pennsylvania's 18 congressional seats. The 18th district seat is currently vacant. Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican, resigned in October. (Keystone Crossroads)

Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down congressional district map

The justices, ruling just days after hearing oral arguments in the case, also state in their order that a new map will be in place by Feb. 19.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania State Rep. Tom Caltagirone, D-Berks, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, listens to testimony during a House Judiciary Committee public hearing in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Caltagirone will run again, but without some of his usual supporters

The allegations that he repeatedly sexually harassed a staffer is causing a prominent union to rescind its support.

8 years ago

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 19: Democratic candidate Phil Murphy, who is running against Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno for the governor of New Jersey , speaks at a rally on October 19, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. Murphy was later joined by former President Barack Obama This is Obama's first return to the campaign trail to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia as they prepare for next month's elections. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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New Jersey’s changing of the guard

Guests: Ryan Hutchins, Brent Johnson On Tuesday, New Jersey has a new Governor, Phil Murphy, putting the state’ ...

Air Date: January 17, 2018

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Pa. House Leader Dave Reed isn’t saying no to a congressional bid

He’s eyeing the western Pennsylvania seat that is being vacated by Republican Bill Shuster.

8 years ago

Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack wants the state Supreme Court to replace Pennsylvania's Congressional map (top) with one created by an expert witness (bottom) for plaintiffs in a lawsuit claiming the current map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. (Graphic designed by Lindsay Lazarski/Keystone Crossroads. Images from the Office of Lt. Gov. Mike Stack)

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Redistricting reform proponents make last ditch arguments ahead of Pa. Supreme Court proceedings

Next week, the state Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit claiming Pennsylvania’s congressional map is an ...

8 years ago

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced Wednesday that he is retiring from Congress and would not be seeking re-election, the 31st House Republican to do so. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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GOP retirements hit record level ahead of midterm fight

There are now 31 Republicans who will not seek re-election in November.

8 years ago

On Tuesday, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., released testimony that Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee. She released the material without coordinating with committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

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How the Fusion GPS founder’s testimony fits in the Russia saga

The infamous dossier was not the sole basis for the FBI's investigation into Donald Trump's ties to Russia.

8 years ago

The testimony of Glenn Simpson, co-founder of the research firm Fusion GPS, was released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Simpson testified in August. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

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Fusion GPS founder’s Senate Judiciary testimony on ‘Russia dossier’ released

The former British intelligence officer who authored the infamous Russia dossier wanted to show it to the FBI because he was concerned that Trump was being blackmailed.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Wagner, who is running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination next year, has been urging fellow Republicans not to support a natural gas severance tax — in part because he thinks it would help Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf politically. (AP file photo)

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Endorsements trickling in for gubernatorial hopefuls in Pa.

The state Republican Party is starting its month-long series of meetings with candidates for governor.

8 years ago

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Full of optimism, Gov. Wolf prepares for re-election

He sees better days ahead for Pa.'s finances.

8 years ago

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Pa. could be ‘ground zero’ for the 2018 mid-term elections

Franklin and Marshall College pollster Terry Madonna said most of the open seats will probably stay Republican.

8 years ago

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Bannon feud / Russia probe update

Guests: Will Sommer, Mark Mazzetti, Betsy Woodruff A recent New York Times report revealed that the FBI ...

Air Date: January 4, 2018

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Scott Wallace and his wife, Christy, pose for a photo during a trip to Antarctica.

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Democrats rise to take on Republican Rep. Fitzpatrick in Bucks County

Two new Democrats have emerged to run in the 8th Congressional District in Bucks County, held by Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.

8 years ago

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Trump signs order disbanding voter fraud commission

8 years ago

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