Government Accountability

President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. That spares his son a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.

Lawyers for Menendez, who was convicted in July of 16 charges, cite a recent revelation that improper evidence was put on a computer used by jurors during deliberations.

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

Early in the pandemic, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk.

Parker pushed her case to residents of her home neighborhood Monday evening. The next morning, Black Philly for Chinatown pushed a different argument.

From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see.

Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis took office just 11 months ago, becoming the first Black female to hold the post.

A 45-page report released last week found repeated incidents of police misconduct by Trenton police officers.

The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.

Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges.

A 45-page report found that officers "frequently" violated people’s constitutional rights. Talks towards a consent decree are expected.

The justices ruled 6-0 to uphold the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the city, family members of gun violence victims and the nonprofit group CeaseFirePA.

Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists."

The House ethics panel has been investigating the Florida Republican over allegations of sex trafficking involving a 17-year-old girl.

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development did not recommend a “definitive course of action.”