Government Accountability
The election-meddling indictment against Trump is sprawling. Here’s a breakdown of the case
A sprawling indictment unsealed Tuesday says the one who tried to steal the election was Trump, in a desperate bid to cling to power.
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Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
The indictment focuses on schemes by Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power and keep him in office despite his loss to Joe Biden.
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Upper Darby parking director faces theft charges related to funds collected from parking meters
The Delco DA’s Office alleges the official used a portion of parking meter funds to pay for “food, birthday cakes, office parties, and restaurant trips” for herself and staff.
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Pa. begins to miss education, human services payments as budget impasse continues
A dispute over private school vouchers has left Pennsylvania’s budget undone. The consequences for schools and counties are starting to emerge.
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Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Here’s what to know
Here’s the latest on Trump’s new charges and where his other legal cases stand.
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Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case
The allegations were made Thursday in an updated grand jury indictment that adds new charges against Trump and adds another defendant to the case.
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Democrats say stalled Pa. budget leaves behind adult mental health patients
In 2022, Pennsylvania lawmakers promised to spend $100 million on adult mental health services. This year’s budget uses the money for a different purpose.
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Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment
Trump earlier this month was informed by special counsel Jack Smith’s office that he was a target of the Justice Department’s investigation.
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Toll cheats cost New Jersey $117M last year and experts say the bill keeps growing
Unpaid tolls totaled $47.2 million on the New Jersey Turnpike and $9 million on the Garden State Parkway in 2022.
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Pa. legislature must show proof before redacting legal bills, court finds
Commonwealth Court ruled the legislature cannot use a blanket reason to redact bills from private law firms.
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House Republicans’ CHOICE Act would roll back some Obamacare protections
Forget "repeal and replace," the oft-repeated Republican rallying cry against the Affordable Care Act.
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Pennsylvania counties plan to miss big social-services payment as state budget stalemate drags on
Tens of millions of dollars for county-level services for child welfare, mental health and more could be held up in the coming days, minus some sort of breakthrough.
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Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024
That schedule puts the trial at the tail end of the Republican presidential primary process. Trump is currently the front-runner for the GOP nomination.
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The U.S. could slash climate pollution, but it might not be enough, a new report says
The Inflation Reduction Act could help the U.S. cut greenhouse gas pollution up to 42% from 2005 levels by 2030.
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Here’s where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand
Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes.
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