
Politics
Republicans’ defense of the ‘Biden 16’ House districts starts with Pa.’s primary election
The Republicans' House majority is so slim that Democrats need to flip just four seats to retake control.
11 months ago
Jury selection ends in Trump hush money trial
A full 12 jurors have been selected for former President Trump's criminal trial in New York, along with six alternates. Opening statements are expected to begin on Monday.
11 months ago
Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
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Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.
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Listen 1:17Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch his plan for higher taxes on the rich
The U.S. president has begun three straight days of campaigning by speaking Tuesday at a community center and visiting a union hall in his Pennsylvania hometown.
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Race to watch: Pa.’s crowded primary election for attorney general
With no incumbent around, five Democrats and two Republicans are vying to be Pennsylvania's next attorney general.
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The procrastinator’s guide to the 2024 primary election in Philly
Primary Day is Tuesday, April 23. Here are the candidates running for Congress and the Pa. legislature and guidance on how and where to vote.
11 months ago
Democrats counter Trump rally with reminder that reproductive rights hang in balance
The Biden-Harris campaign met with local leaders at a press conference in Bucks County.
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Listen 1:05Mayor Parker walks through Kensington, announces city’s settlement with ghost-gun makers
The settlement will halt in-store and online sales of ghost guns for four years. Parker also spoke of reducing homicides to pre-pandemic levels and stopping "car meets."
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Listen 1:11Pa. election 2024: A guide to vetting primary legislative candidates
There are a few ways to evaluate lawmakers, including reading the legislative memos they’ve circulated and bills they’ve signed.
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Race to watch: Contested primary for Pa. auditor general
Incumbent Timothy DeFoor is alone in the Republican pool for auditor general. Democratic candidates Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley are facing off to be the party’s nominee.
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Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife cites need for surgery in request to delay her trial
Nadine Menendez says a newly diagnosed condition requires surgery within six weeks. A federal judge is set for a May 6 trial of the senator, his wife and two businessmen.
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Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks
The latest update on Israel's ongoing military invasion comes six months to the day after the surprise attacks led by Hamas on Oct. 7 that sparked the ensuing conflict.
11 months ago
Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there
In a 30-minute phone call Thursday, the U.S. president told the Israeli prime minister that Israel must address the deaths of civilians and aid workers in the territory.
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In crusade for Senate, McCormick greets supporters at South Philly steak shop stop
The likely Republican nominee was joined by National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana and former Senator Pat Toomey.
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