Government Accountability
Pa. Congressman Mike Kelly chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania are also on the task force.
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Pa. court tells governor’s office to reveal more details about why it hired private law firms
Spotlight PA has been fighting to find out why Pennsylvania’s governor spent $367,538 in public money to hire private law firms.
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The lieutenant governor countered that the elections chief won’t refer the findings for prosecution, and said some conclusions are incorrect.
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Listen 2:15Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza
In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."
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A former FBI chief issued a damning report, but the state elections chief says he won’t refer the gubernatorial candidate or her husband for criminal prosecution.
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Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
The Manhattan DA's office said that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case and does not support vacating the jury’s unanimous verdict.
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A state worker’s theft of taxpayer funds last year wasn’t revealed until an exclusive report by WHYY News. Now only a handful of lawmakers will get more info.
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters
Netanyahu’s combative speech offered no sign that his visit to the U.S. could bring some progress in months of U.S.-led mediation for a cease-fire and hostage-release.
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Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman Googled the question, “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”
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Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in Oval Office address
In a 10-minute address Wednesday, he delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy, saying doing so "is more important than any title.”
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Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.
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N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign in August
Menendez’s resignation follow his conviction on federal bribery and corruption charges.
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Listen 0:45Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
The ethics panel could recommend that Menendez be censured or expelled, which would put maximum pressure on the senator to resign.
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign.
2 years ago
More funding for home repair program left out of Pa. budget despite high demand
Despite high demand, Pa.'s Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get additional funding in the latest state budget, leaving thousands of homeowners waitlisted.
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