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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

RFK Jr. gave all organizations in charge of medical education standards two weeks to include nutrition in licensing exams and residency requirements.

Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.

In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle. We touch on topics near and far.

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.

Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.

Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.

The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.

Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.