Politics
Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know
There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.
2 days ago
The FBI wants to interview six congressmembers who appeared in a social media video, including two from Pennsylvania — U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio.
1 week ago
Listen 0:45Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.
1 week ago
Woman who worked for congressman accused of staging politically motivated attack
The 26-year-old woman, who worked for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew, and a friend had reported she was attacked July 23 at a nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township.
2 weeks ago
The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means
Since he took office, President Donald Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun by liberal thinking.
2 weeks ago
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.
2 weeks ago
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
Just hours after the House passed the bill, the Senate approved a motion to pass the bill with unanimous consent once the House bill is sent to the Senate.
2 weeks ago
Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system
National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settl
2 weeks ago
Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital
The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more
Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:55Senate nears deal to end shutdown
The U.S. Senate voted to pass a deal on Sunday night that signals the longest ever federal government shutdown is poised to end this week. Was the shutdown worth it?
Air Date: November 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
Nonprofits say it is common for owners to supplement their pet’s diet with human food purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.
4 weeks ago
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
4 weeks ago
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The SNAP program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs more than $8 billion per month nationally.
4 weeks ago
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.
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