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Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race

The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements

Campaigns & Elections

Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro leading Garrity, showing weakness for potential prez run

A plurality of Pennsylvania voters believe Shapiro wouldn’t make a good president despite positive reviews for his time as governor.

News & Politics

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union

The progressive political party chose Lee, who represents the 12th Congressional District, including Pittsburgh, to provide their response to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday night.

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What they’re saying: PA congressional delegation reacts to State of the Union

Republicans and Democrats weigh in on President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress and the nation.

Campaigns & Elections

The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3

Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term

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U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans amplify calls to remove DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

The duo joins a national chorus of Democrats denouncing Noem over recent conflagrations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

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First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA

Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.

Law Enforcement

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman finally goes cold on ICE

Pennsylvania’s senior senator joins congressional Democrats in calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing.

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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

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PA GOP lawmakers weigh in on Trump accusing veteran pols of ‘seditious behavior’

The president's claim that a video posted by Democratic lawmakers who served in the military was “punishable by death” drew both condemnation and defense.

Politics

PA officials among nationwide pushback against Trump claiming members of Congress engaged in ‘seditious behavior’

The president suggested in a social media post that the behavior of the lawmakers could be ‘punishable by DEATH!’

News & Politics

What to know as Pennsylvania braces for loss of SNAP benefits

Gov. Josh Shapiro took executive action Friday to try and lessen the impacts of the suspension of SNAP benefits.

News & Politics

‘The perfect storm’: Congressman Brendan Boyle warns of looming impacts of federal shutdown

SNAP payments for nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians could be at risk next month if the shutdown continues.

Capitol Beat

Quinnipiac Poll shows Shapiro with early lead over Garrity – and looks ahead to 2028

A plurality of voters believe both parties in the state Capitol share blame for the state’s budget impasse.

News & Politics

What America’s ongoing redistricting war could mean for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is unlikely to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, but that doesn’t negate the need for redistricting reforms, advocates say.

U.S. Congress

What they’re saying: PA congressional delegation reacts to federal government shutdown

Republicans and Democrats are trading blame over who caused the closure.

Campaigns & Elections

Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run

Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement