Government

The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump.

A federal judge said that the terminations were directed by the Office of Personnel Management and its acting director, Charles Ezell, who lacked the authority to do so.

Rick Siger, secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development, nominated Vijay Kapoor to lead the city of Chester out of bankruptcy.

The Democratic candidates agreed on most issues but highlighted their differences on issues like the city’s crime rate and the death penalty.

Gov. Matt Meyer talks about his priorities as he settles into his new role as chief executive of the First State.

The Congressional budget resolution passed last week calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts.

At Thursday’s board meeting, commissioners pushed for a release of frozen federal funds for homeless services. Immigrant organizers proposed the county pass a Welcoming Act.

Out of 81,000 state jobs, Pennsylvania has 5,600 “critical vacancies” for posts including registered nurses, civil engineers, accountants and emergency-management positions.

President Trump is dramatically altering American foreign policy, seemingly turning our backs on our allies while praising our rivals. Is this a pivot to America-first?

The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.

The dismissed federal lawsuit against a man who barricaded himself inside a Philly Planned Parenthood in 2021 is part of changes at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Gov. Meyer and lawmakers say legislation is critical to protect the state’s dominance, but critics deride the measure as the “Billionaires’ Bill.”

President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.

The president took credit for reorienting the economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress on plans after a turbulent first few weeks in office.

Because of the pandemic, the enforcement date for REAL ID was postponed from 2021.