Politics

Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, is a past supporter of Democrats who has become an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump.

The announcements Friday evening showed how Trump was fleshing out the financial side of his new administration.

Speakers make their points with humor, anger, index cards — and always with heart. Here are some highlights.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court upheld state laws that prevent municipalities from enacting their own firearm regulations.

The Pennsylvania State Education Association is concerned about the Trump administration's plans to eliminate the Department of Education and its impact on students.

She has been a chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank set up by former Trump administration staffers.

A statewide recount is showing no signs of closing the gap and Casey's campaign has suffered repeated blows in court.

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid and increasing premium costs for millions.

The House speaker says single-use facilities are limited to people based on “biological sex.” Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says she’ll follow the rule.

McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first presidency. Before entering politics, McMahon ran the WWE with her husband Vince McMahon.

Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a scheme to influence the 2016 election by paying hush money to a porn actor.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the latest — and likely final — ruling in the legal fight over mail-in ballots that may impact the results of the U.S. Senate election.

Although Trump’s win once again reflected a deep political divide across the United States, he made inroads in surprising places.

Pete Hegseth was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo that’s associated with white supremacist groups.

Avi talks with Brendan McPhillips, veteran of five Democratic presidential campaigns, most recently serving as a senior adviser to the Harris for President Pennsylvania team.