Shapiro taps Lower Merion superintendent to be education secretary
A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both wealthy and poor districts will be Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s nominee for secretary of education.
A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both wealthy and poor districts will be Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s nominee for secretary of education.
New Pennsylvania speaker wants 'work group' after slow session start
The man who was a surprise choice last week to become speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is canceling sessions for the rest of the week after failing to reach a deal on his primary legislative priority.
The man who was a surprise choice last week to become speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is canceling sessions for the rest of the week after failing to reach a deal on his primary legislative priority.
NJ governor bans TikTok, other platforms from state devices
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring certain “high-risk” social media platforms like TikTok on state devices.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring certain “high-risk” social media platforms like TikTok on state devices.
House GOP adopt rules package: Here are some key changes
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds reveals committee appointment in exchange for McCarthy House speaker vote
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
Brazil uprising: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Congress, high court after election loss
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
Bernard Kalb, longtime newsman-turned State Dept. spokesman, dies at 100
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
This grandmother is second in line for the presidency – for now
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Former Philadelphia official Al Schmidt picked for key elections post in Pennsylvania
A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s administration.
A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s administration.
New Jersey sets aside $15M for abortion provider upgrades
New Jersey will award $15 million in zero-interest loans and grants to health care facilities that provide abortion services for facility improvements and increased security.
New Jersey will award $15 million in zero-interest loans and grants to health care facilities that provide abortion services for facility improvements and increased security.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes
Rep. Mark Rozzi was elected speaker by a vote of 115-85 after Republicans were unable to convert a two-seat majority into a vote to retain control of the chamber.
Rep. Mark Rozzi was elected speaker by a vote of 115-85 after Republicans were unable to convert a two-seat majority into a vote to retain control of the chamber.