Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel won't quit amid sexual misconduct claim

Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel, accused of sexual harassment, says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.

Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor

The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.

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.'

Bobby Henon: Former Philadelphia councilmember sentenced following corruption trial

A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment

The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.

With court win, Pennsylvania schools want plan, down payment

When Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit want him to propose a significant down payment and a plan to overhaul how the state pays for K-12 education.

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.

Jimmy Carter: Rise to the presidency depended on many twists

When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.

Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio

The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.

Rep. Barbara Lee officially launches U.S. Senate campaign

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) officially announced on Tuesday she's running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee spoke to KTVU in the first TV interview of her campaign.

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.