Elections
Pennsylvania House Republicans pick new floor leader after failing to regain majority
The House Republican caucus voted behind closed doors for five-term Rep. Jesse Topper to head their 101-seat minority in 2025-26.
3 weeks ago
Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results
Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:09With Trump coming into power, the NIH is in the crosshairs
While the National Institutes of Health — which gets $48 billion annually for biomedical research — enjoys bipartisan support, the president-elect could cut its budget.
3 weeks ago
As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence
The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.
3 weeks ago
Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world
Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:22Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Trump 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.
3 weeks ago
The transition to the Trump administration is underway. But it’s already behind
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has not yet signed official legal documents with the General Services Administration and White House.
4 weeks ago
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump was charged last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
4 weeks ago
Mail ballot challenges are dropped in Pennsylvania shortly after Election Day
Around 77% of more than 4,400 challenges were withdrawn on Wednesday or Thursday.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago