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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Interviews & Profiles
Exit Interview with Susan Wild
The Lehigh Valley U.S. Representative speaks about her time in D.C. – and what’s next
Law Enforcement
From “Will Be Wild” to “Charges Have Been Filed”
Pennsylvania ranks third on a list no one wants to be on: the number of people charged for attacking the U.S. Capitol – and American democracy – on Jan. 6, 2021.
Campaigns & Elections
Four for Friday: Fundraising flooding major Pennsylvania races
A look at campaign finance numbers for crucial commonwealth tilts.
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Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit
Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”
Campaigns & Elections
Five for Friday: Debate Season
City & State rounds up this week’s political debate news from Pennsylvania and beyond.
Campaigns & Elections
10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll
Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters
Campaigns & Elections
4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler
The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.
Campaigns & Elections
Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’
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PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.
Decision 2024
6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania
The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.
Campaigns & Elections
U.S. Senate candidates’ use of negative ads becomes flashpoint after Trump assassination attempt
Dave McCormick made a pitch online Monday to suspend negative campaigning despite continuing to run such ads.
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News & Politics
Jill Biden stops in Allentown with U.S. Rep. Wild, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
The event marked the 11th stop of the caucus’s “CHC On The Road” tour.
News & Politics
A Q&A with Senate Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey
Casey discusses the most pressing issues facing America’s seniors.
Campaigns & Elections
A guide to Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional race
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will go up against U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November
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What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy
The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.
Campaigns & Elections
19 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to Trump guilty verdict
We gather more than 20 reactions to Trump’s historic guilty verdict in a hush money trial.
News & Politics
National Democratic group gives key support to Janelle Stelson and Ashley Ehasz
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Red to Blue” program provides financial and organizational support to Democratic congressional contenders.
News & Politics
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps for GOP candidates in PA
Johnson traveled to Pennsylvania this week to boost Republican candidates, including U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan.
U.S. Congress
With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy
Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
