Pennsylvania PoliticsLaid off federal workers from Pa. brace for ‘awkward’ honor of attending Trump’s big speech Democrats will be using President Trump's first address to Congress since returning to office as an opportunity to highlight federal cuts by bringing laid off workers and others impacted.
Pennsylvania PoliticsLaid off federal workers from Pa. brace for ‘awkward’ honor of attending Trump’s big speech Democrats will be using President Trump's first address to Congress since returning to office as an opportunity to highlight federal cuts by bringing laid off workers and others impacted.
PoliticsFormer City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.
PoliticsFormer City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania NewsTrump’s halt on refugees leaves Pa. families fearful for loved ones overseas: ‘There is no hope’Mohibullah Hasrat, of West Philadelphia, knows only this: If the Taliban takes his parents and three sisters, he’ll return to Afghanistan and surrender. That way, at least, they will all die together.
Pennsylvania NewsTrump’s halt on refugees leaves Pa. families fearful for loved ones overseas: ‘There is no hope’Mohibullah Hasrat, of West Philadelphia, knows only this: If the Taliban takes his parents and three sisters, he’ll return to Afghanistan and surrender. That way, at least, they will all die together.
PoliticsPa. refugee resettlement group is furloughing 2/3 of its staff following Trump’s refugee suspensionChurch World Services, which provides refugee resettlement services in the region, furloughed 150 employees in Pa. and N.J. in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
PoliticsPa. refugee resettlement group is furloughing 2/3 of its staff following Trump’s refugee suspensionChurch World Services, which provides refugee resettlement services in the region, furloughed 150 employees in Pa. and N.J. in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania NewsGov. Shapiro says Trump’s federal funding freeze is creating ‘havoc,’ as Pa. and N.J. officials scrambleThe scope of the freeze is unclear in Pa., where federal funds make up half of the state budget.
Pennsylvania NewsGov. Shapiro says Trump’s federal funding freeze is creating ‘havoc,’ as Pa. and N.J. officials scrambleThe scope of the freeze is unclear in Pa., where federal funds make up half of the state budget.
PoliticsJohn Fetterman denies party change rumorsWhile attending Donald Trump's inauguration, Fetterman said switching from a Democrat to a Republican would be a "rocket sled to Palookaville."
PoliticsJohn Fetterman denies party change rumorsWhile attending Donald Trump's inauguration, Fetterman said switching from a Democrat to a Republican would be a "rocket sled to Palookaville."
PoliticsPresident Trump takes the oath of office, calling Monday ‘liberation day’ and vowing swift immigration restrictionsPresident Donald Trump is expected to take executive actions Monday that seek to end birthright citizenship, halt protections for transgender Americans, and pardon participants in the Jan. 6 riot.
PoliticsPresident Trump takes the oath of office, calling Monday ‘liberation day’ and vowing swift immigration restrictionsPresident Donald Trump is expected to take executive actions Monday that seek to end birthright citizenship, halt protections for transgender Americans, and pardon participants in the Jan. 6 riot.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly-area workers impacted by Trump’s ‘indiscriminate’ cuts are pushing back, at Democrats’ urging: ‘It felt just so cold’Democrats can't win in Congress, so they're trying to win in the court of public opinion with a strategy focused on the human impact of Trump's federal cuts.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly-area workers impacted by Trump’s ‘indiscriminate’ cuts are pushing back, at Democrats’ urging: ‘It felt just so cold’Democrats can't win in Congress, so they're trying to win in the court of public opinion with a strategy focused on the human impact of Trump's federal cuts.
Pennsylvania PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick is blasting President Trump’s comments on Ukraine — without naming himThe representative from Bucks County called for Russia to be held accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
Pennsylvania PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick is blasting President Trump’s comments on Ukraine — without naming himThe representative from Bucks County called for Russia to be held accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
PoliticsJohn Fetterman says he would ‘fully support’ U.S. troops in Gaza after Trump floats proposalThe Pennsylvania Democrat, a staunch defender of Israel, has shown a public openness to working with President Donald Trump.
PoliticsJohn Fetterman says he would ‘fully support’ U.S. troops in Gaza after Trump floats proposalThe Pennsylvania Democrat, a staunch defender of Israel, has shown a public openness to working with President Donald Trump.
PoliticsNewly elected DNC vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta says he won’t spend four years ‘apologizing for being a Democrat’State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D., Philadelphia) was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee after losing his bid for Pa. auditor general in November.
PoliticsNewly elected DNC vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta says he won’t spend four years ‘apologizing for being a Democrat’State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D., Philadelphia) was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee after losing his bid for Pa. auditor general in November.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick helps give Republicans 51 votes to confirm Pete HegsethDave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John Fetterman voted no.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick helps give Republicans 51 votes to confirm Pete HegsethDave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John Fetterman voted no.
NewsTrump promises tough new immigration enforcement, to deport ‘millions and millions’Pro-immigrant groups in Philly promise they'll resist the president's efforts to treat immigrants more harshly.
NewsTrump promises tough new immigration enforcement, to deport ‘millions and millions’Pro-immigrant groups in Philly promise they'll resist the president's efforts to treat immigrants more harshly.
PoliticsDonald Trump signs executive orders, sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 rioters; Fetterman denies party change rumorsTrump signed executive orders related to immigration, climate change, and federal workers, though it's unclear how impactful the moves will be.
PoliticsDonald Trump signs executive orders, sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 rioters; Fetterman denies party change rumorsTrump signed executive orders related to immigration, climate change, and federal workers, though it's unclear how impactful the moves will be.
PoliticsPhilly Democrat calls on Sen. Fetterman to condemn Trump’s war on DEI“I want to see what Fetterman’s gonna be," Williams said. "Is he for Fetterman or those of us who are vulnerable in Pennsylvania?"
PoliticsPhilly Democrat calls on Sen. Fetterman to condemn Trump’s war on DEI“I want to see what Fetterman’s gonna be," Williams said. "Is he for Fetterman or those of us who are vulnerable in Pennsylvania?"
PoliticsGermany’s rightward shift reflects Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt realignment — and Democratic failures with the working classIt’s hard not to see the political parallels between Cottbus, a city of 100,000 about 75 miles south of Berlin, and Rust Belt swaths of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
PoliticsGermany’s rightward shift reflects Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt realignment — and Democratic failures with the working classIt’s hard not to see the political parallels between Cottbus, a city of 100,000 about 75 miles south of Berlin, and Rust Belt swaths of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe race to lead the Pa. GOP is getting heated: ‘Full-blown cannibalism’ Some have warned the party is going to destroy itself over the election between State Sen. Greg Rothman and Lehigh Valley businessman Bill Bachenberg.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe race to lead the Pa. GOP is getting heated: ‘Full-blown cannibalism’ Some have warned the party is going to destroy itself over the election between State Sen. Greg Rothman and Lehigh Valley businessman Bill Bachenberg.
Politics‘Fear and anxiety:’ What Trump’s ban on federal support for gender-affirming care means for Philly transgender teensThe order, widely expected to be challenged in court, could block recipients from being able to receive the treatments and have a chilling effect on providers willing to offer care.
Politics‘Fear and anxiety:’ What Trump’s ban on federal support for gender-affirming care means for Philly transgender teensThe order, widely expected to be challenged in court, could block recipients from being able to receive the treatments and have a chilling effect on providers willing to offer care.
National PoliticsSen. Andy Kim says Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons dishonor Capitol Police officer who died, as backlash mountsSen. Andy Kim and other Democrats sharply criticized former President Donald Trump's expansive pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Even some Republicans say he went too far.
National PoliticsSen. Andy Kim says Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons dishonor Capitol Police officer who died, as backlash mountsSen. Andy Kim and other Democrats sharply criticized former President Donald Trump's expansive pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Even some Republicans say he went too far.
PoliticsPennsylvanians in Washington cheer Donald Trump’s return to White HouseSome Pennsylvanians who traveled for Trump's inauguration were left out in the cold Monday, but they still had warm feelings about the new president.
PoliticsPennsylvanians in Washington cheer Donald Trump’s return to White HouseSome Pennsylvanians who traveled for Trump's inauguration were left out in the cold Monday, but they still had warm feelings about the new president.