Government Accountability

A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after a jury was unable to reach a verdict.

No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.

Attorney Mark Paoletta says Thomas is “eager to answer the committee’s questions to clear up any misconceptions about her work relating to the 2020 election.”

The court noted that Trump had presented no evidence that he had declassified the sensitive records.

Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of the Democrat’s three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Organization.

Raymond Dearie, the veteran Brooklyn-based judge, also appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.

In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders Tuesday that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction.”

Activists who want the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators thought they had a way around the institutional blockade.

In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is 15-0 fighting off election-related lawsuits from 2020 — some of which are still active. All of that winning has come at a cost.

Analysts say the dashboard showcasing internal affairs cases from law enforcement is a great first step, but suggest more transparency should follow.

Kathy McGuiness hopes voters decide to keep her as auditor, even with removal by the governor looming. Lydia York says she has the integrity the office demands.

Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t).

Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York.

The data raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremists in law enforcement and the military who are tasked with enforcing laws and protecting the U.S.

Gov. Phil Murphy says a review of how New Jersey responded to the COVID pandemic will happen “within a matter of weeks” after being pressed on national television.