Elections
Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said vote totals fall within the one-half of 1% margin.
2 months ago
Republicans choose John Thune as next Senate majority leader
Thune will be the point person shepherding President-elect Donald Trump's agenda through the chamber with a 53-47 GOP majority.
2 months ago
Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election
Anti-abortion advocates are pressing Trump for more restrictions on abortion pills.
2 months ago
Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington and pledges a ‘smooth’ transition of power from Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting Wednesday with President Joe Biden and committed to a straightforward transition of power.
2 months ago
The polls underestimated Trump’s support — again. Here’s why
President-elect Donald Trump has long presented pollsters with a challenge. Here's what polling underestimated and what it accurately foreshadowed in this election.
2 months ago
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.
2 months ago
In purple Bucks County, voters grapple with the election's aftermath
We are joined by former Republican Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker and Democratic Montco Commissioner Neil Makhija for this live event at the Indian Valley Public Library.
Air Date: November 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:13Pennsylvania 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago