Government Accountability
Rep. Matt Gaetz launches effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.
3 years ago
Judge plans May trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case
The tentative trial date of May 6 would come just one month before New Jersey's June 4 primary.
3 years ago
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.
3 years ago
Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
3 years ago
What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown
Although most major federal agencies have not announced their plans for what would stay open and closed during a potential shutdown, here's what we see could be affected.
3 years ago
Possible government shutdown draws closer. Here’s how millions of Pennsylvanians could be impacted
At Pennsylvania airports, more than 35,000 passengers a day could be affected by potential TSA delays.
3 years ago
The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:47Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.
3 years ago
Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won’t resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges
Speaking at a closed-door caucus luncheon on Thursday in the Capitol, Menendez echoed his previous public statements in response to last week’s indictment.
3 years ago
Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning
Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.
3 years ago
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.
3 years ago
Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case
A defiant Menendez has said allegations that he abused his power to line his pockets are baseless.
3 years ago
Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who serves alongside Menendez in representing New Jersey, joined the chorus of calls on Tuesday.
3 years ago
N.J. Sen. Menendez doubles down, refuses to resign after bribery indictment
The three-term Senator denied the allegations and said the facts of the case will exonerate him.
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