Politics
What if the rioters who breached the US Capitol were Black?
Columnist Solomon Jones examines the events in Washington that left four people dead. But what if the rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol were Black?
3 years ago
Deadly insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans
The party's usual excuses for Trump — he's not a typical politician and is uninterested in hewing to D.C. niceties — fell short against images of mobs occupying the Capitol.
3 years ago
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach
Four people died, one of them a woman who was shot and killed by police inside the Capitol. Three other people died after suffering “medical emergencies” tied to the breach.
3 years ago
After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
Trump’s acknowledgement came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building.
3 years ago
Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.
3 years ago
Former Philly Police Commissioner on DC violence: This is a coup attempt
Charles Ramsay joined CNN Wednesday afternoon as chaos unfolded in the nation’s capital.
3 years ago
Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election
The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.
3 years ago
Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
In picking Garland, Biden is turning to an experienced judge who held senior positions at the Justice Department decades ago.
3 years ago
Mayor Purzycki took the oath of office virtually from his home, and invoked the words of John Lennon while discussing his recent heart bypass surgery.
3 years ago
The electoral vote count; and mayhem in the Pa. state house
The past and present of counting the electoral college votes for President. We'll also hear about how Pa. Senate Republicans refused to seat a Democratic election winner.
Air Date: January 6, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The state has confirmed that an Allegheny County Democrat won another term in the Senate by 67 votes. The GOP is still hoping the courts will overturn the outcome.
3 years ago
Frustrated by the Pa. legislature? How obscure rules kill reforms and fuel partisan gridlock
The rules put much of the power in the hands of the majority party, which Democrats and good-government groups said effectively stifles the voices of many Pennsylvanians.
3 years ago
Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting
Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.
3 years ago
Here’s a look at Congress’ incoming freshman class
The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.
3 years ago
Nancy Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker
The vote was 216 for Pelosi, 209 for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.
3 years ago