Government Accountability

After a detailed investigation of the city’s child welfare system, a City Council committee issued an urgent call for wholesale reforms.

In the recorded conversation House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he didn't believe Donald Trump would voluntarily step down.

After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.

State Sen. Darius Brown has been reinstated to two legislative committees after being acquitted of assault.

The U.S. Department of Education unveils a plan to help millions of borrowers who have been hurt and held back by its troubled income-driven repayment plans.

The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

Candidates such as Herschel Walker, Eric Greitens and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children.

A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.

The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.

DCSWA voted 6-1 Wednesday in favor of maintaining a relationship with Covanta — the company at the center of environmental justice concerns in Chester.

Jurors deliberated less than three hours before their verdict, rejecting Thompson's novel defense.

The volunteer fire company was originally suspended for 30 days back in February.

Representatives of Parx Casino and state Sen. Tommy Tomlinson have worked in lockstep to ban unregulated, slot-like skill games that pose a threat to traditional gaming.

The jury will start deliberating after closing arguments, meaning there could be a verdict before the end of the week.

Trump Jr. texted White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two days after the 2020 presidential election with strategies for overturning the result if Trump’s father lost.