Technology

Policy

‘This is a competition we have to win’: 4 observations from Dave McCormick’s AI and energy summit

Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.

Donald Trump

Politics

One year after Butler: Remembering the shooting that shook the nation

On the anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, questions remain about security failures and what’s being done to prevent future attacks.

News & Politics

Politics

Congressman Dan Meuser opts against run for governor in 2026

The Republican congressman appeared to secure the support of President Donald Trump earlier this year.

U.S. Congress

Politics

By the numbers: The key figures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill

While supporters and critics spar over the myriad impacts from the recently passed reconciliation bill – a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda – City & State focuses on the numbers behind the bill.

Philadelphia

Politics

Weekend roundup: ‘No Kings’ protests large and small pop up across Pennsylvania

From Philly to Pittsburgh and in towns and suburbs in between, people showed up in droves on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.

News & Politics

Politics

With an eye on judicial elections, conservative activist Scott Presler leads voter training in PA

Presler talked about the importance of registering more GOP voters and winning elections in 2025 and 2026.

News & Politics

Politics

Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

The latest update to City & State's tracker chronicles the "rapid unscheduled disassembly" of Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination.

News & Politics

Personality

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick talks term limits, tariffs and Trump

Pennsylvania’s junior senator spoke with City & State about his first months in Washington, his top policy priorities and President Donald Trump’s second term.

News & Politics

Politics

‘We have to seize this moment’: Sanders, Deluzio bring ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Harrisburg

The lawmakers spoke out against President Donald Trump and the influence of money in politics.

Donald Trump

Politics

Pennsylvania donors give $8.6M to Trump inaugural committee

Prominent donors included Comcast, FedEx and Jared Isaacman, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA.

Politics

Politics

Thousands rally across PA as part of nationwide protest against Trump's agenda

At the event, dubbed ‘Hands Off,’ local leaders and advocates spoke out against an ‘assault on our freedoms and our communities.’

Philadelphia

Policy

What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding

Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position

General Assembly

Policy

Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill

The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress

Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

News & Politics

Politics

The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all

President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team

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Politics

Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

Immigration

Policy

For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day

Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.

Donald Trump

Politics

Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania

The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas

A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown