Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania.

DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Biden administration unveils national cybersecurity strategy

Biden administration unveils national cybersecurity strategy

Under the strategy, ransomware attacks are being classified as a threat to national security rather than a criminal challenge.

Under the strategy, ransomware attacks are being classified as a threat to national security rather than a criminal challenge.

Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error

Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error

Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'

Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Murphy unveils $53.1B budget, renewing property tax rebates

Murphy unveils $53.1B budget, renewing property tax rebates

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. That's about 5% more than this year's spending plan.

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. That's about 5% more than this year's spending plan.

Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'

Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'

Users who violate Twitter's violent speech policy may have their accounts suspended or be required to delete the content.

Users who violate Twitter's violent speech policy may have their accounts suspended or be required to delete the content.

Fetterman 'doing well' as he continues to seek treatment for depression, spokesperson says

Fetterman 'doing well' as he continues to seek treatment for depression, spokesperson says

A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.

A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.

Report: Jeff Bezos hires investment firm for Commanders bid

Report: Jeff Bezos hires investment firm for Commanders bid

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has hired an investment firm to evaluate a possible bid for the Washington Commanders, according to a new report in the Washington Post.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has hired an investment firm to evaluate a possible bid for the Washington Commanders, according to a new report in the Washington Post.

Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown

Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown

In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.

In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter: How much do you know about the former president?

Jimmy Carter: How much do you know about the former president?

The oldest-living former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter has not only witnessed pivotal moments in U.S. history, he has also played a role in shaping that history.

The oldest-living former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter has not only witnessed pivotal moments in U.S. history, he has also played a role in shaping that history.

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.

What happens after the death of a president?

What happens after the death of a president?

Presidential funeral arrangements can take years of planning, and it’s typically a private matter between close relatives of the commander-in-chief’s family and the Washington Military District.

Presidential funeral arrangements can take years of planning, and it’s typically a private matter between close relatives of the commander-in-chief’s family and the Washington Military District.

Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'

Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'

President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll

Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll

Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.

Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.

‘Get back to work’: Habitat for Humanity CEO remarks on Jimmy Carter’s legendary work ethic

‘Get back to work’: Habitat for Humanity CEO remarks on Jimmy Carter’s legendary work ethic

It’s a myth that the former president founded Habitat for Humanity — but the organization’s CEO certainly credits him with putting them on the map. “No one had ever seen a global leader behave like that."

It’s a myth that the former president founded Habitat for Humanity — but the organization’s CEO certainly credits him with putting them on the map. “No one had ever seen a global leader behave like that."