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File photo: Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump stand outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. A federal judge is questioning Donald Trump's efforts to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Judge Tanya Chutkan was skeptical Thursday, Nov. 4, of attorneys for the former president who asked her to block the handover of documents to a House committee
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Court temporarily delays release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of White House records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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New limits would curtail lobbyist perks for Pa. lawmakers, but one leader could stand in the way

Senate President Jake Corman, who has reported accepting thousands of dollars in hospitality and transportation gifts, has yet to join fellow GOP leaders in support.

4 years ago

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Jury starts deliberations in bribery trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon

The juror who tested positive was excused from the case and all the other jurors have tested negative, the judge said.

4 years ago

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Spotlight PA

A massive probe of Pa.’s largest pension fund is nearly done, but taxpayers may never know the results

Some PSERS staff believe the probe’s findings could be damaging to their reputations. Their lawyers are pushing for the report to be kept private or contain rebuttals.

4 years ago

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House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides

The subpoenas issued Tuesday include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

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Social justice groups say N.J. needs a person of color as the next Senate president

Leaders from several social justice groups say the time is long overdue for a person of color to assume the second most powerful position in New Jersey government.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Prosecutors tell jurors to hold Dougherty and Henon ‘accountable’ as bribery trial closes

Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Costello argued that Dougherty “bought Henon” in the government’s closing courtroom argument.

4 years ago

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Trash pickup delays hit some Philly neighborhoods harder than others, analysis shows

A new report from the Philadelphia Controller's Office reveals which areas of the city have experienced the most consistent delays in trash pickup.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally before deadly insurrection win races

At least 13 candidates on Tuesday's ballots for state or local offices were in Washington, D.C., for the rally promoting the lie that the 2020 election had been stolen.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community

Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Judge tosses one corruption charge against John Dougherty

The U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl made the dismissal in a written order and did not explain his decision.

4 years ago

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Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear

The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.

4 years ago

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Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think

Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.

4 years ago

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Senate candidate’s wife testifies about abuse, being choked

The estranged wife of Sean Parnell, the Republican endorsed by Trump for U.S. Senate in Pa., says he tried to choke her, as she described years of rage and abuse she endured.

4 years ago

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Judge denies indicted Delaware auditor’s bid to have taxpayers foot bill for $550-an-hour lawyer

Prosecutors called the gambit by Kathy McGuiness “absurd.” The judge ruled that she is only entitled to a public defender.

4 years ago

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