Government Accountability
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is facing reelection this year, bought $20 million in Israel Bonds to show support. Her Democratic opponents question her motives.
2 years ago
In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case
A visibly upset Willis agreed to testify after a previous witness said her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade began earlier than they had claimed.
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Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
That case has been effectively on hold pending the outcome of an appeal from Trump.
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DOJ settlement will bring new protections for people with opioid use disorder in Pa. courts
Under the settlement, officials overseeing Pa.’s court system will encourage all county courts to adopt an anti-discrimination policy for opioid use disorder medications.
2 years ago
Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
2 years ago
Trump appeals immunity ruling to the Supreme Court
Last week, three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected Trump's bid for blanket immunity over acts he allegedly committed while in the White House.
2 years ago
Young climate activists arrested at Biden’s Wilmington campaign headquarters: ‘We want a future’
Members of the Sunrise Movement were urging President Biden to declare a climate emergency.
2 years ago
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment.
2 years ago
Special counsel: Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
The report represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged.
2 years ago
The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot
A decision upholding the Colorado decision would amount to a declaration from the Supreme Court that Trump did engage in insurrection and is barred from holding office.
2 years ago
House fails to pass articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Republicans failed to advance impeachment articles for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas but left open the possibility of revisiting the vote at a l
2 years ago
Federal appeals court rules Trump doesn’t have broad immunity from prosecution
Trump almost certainly will appeal the ruling either to the full D.C. Circuit or to the Supreme Court.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests
The event was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, the Philly Palestine Coalition and the Pennsylvania Council on American-Islamic Relations.
2 years ago
Philly sheriff’s campaign takes down bogus ‘news’ stories posted to site that were generated by AI
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's campaign is acknowledging that a series of positive “news” stories posted to her campaign website were generated by ChatGPT.
2 years ago
Police in Pennsylvania slow to adopt new use-of-force rules, study finds
The Bucks County branch of the NAACP spent three years examining the policies of the 39 police departments in the area. What their findings say about policing oversight in Pa.
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