Politics

After federal court rulings, SNAP will issue November benefits to over 2 million Pennsylvanians — but at only half the usual amount.

The USDA has a $5 billion contingency fund for the program, but the Trump administration had reversed an earlier agency plan to use that money to keep SNAP running.

The USDA plans to freeze the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a cornerstone of the nation's social safety net relied upon by 1 in 8 Americans for groceries.

It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the debit cards that beneficiaries use to buy groceries could be reloaded after the ruling. That process often takes one to two weeks.

Congress remains deadlocked over extending federal health insurance subsidies and Pennsylvania makes contingency plans for disruption in the marketplace later.

Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.

Pennsylvania voters go to the polls next week to decide if three Supreme Court justices will remain on the bench. We hear from the justices and discuss with a panel.

The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.

Are Democrats compromising their values in an effort to build a broad tent? What are the risks and where should the line be drawn?

Most candidates for local courts are “recommended” by the local bar association but some aren’t, and some are running despite scandal.

Republicans objected as Democrats proposed a voice vote on their legislation to pay all federal workers and prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from mass firings.

The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?

New Castle County officials deny planned mass reclassification of properties raises possible due process concerns.

The event at the 52nd Street El stop recruited voters for both next month’s general election as well as next year’s congressional midterms.

The crowd was smaller than June’s protest but participants were just as passionate about their opposition to President Trump.