Joanna McClinton becomes first Black woman to be elected Pennsylvania House Speaker
Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke not seeking re-election: 'Privilege of a lifetime'
"It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways," Clarke said.
"It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways," Clarke said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denver councilman with wheelchair forced to lift himself onto debate stage: 'Humiliating experience'
Denver official 'incredibly disappointed and disheartened' by the lack of wheelchair access.
Denver official 'incredibly disappointed and disheartened' by the lack of wheelchair access.
Jimmy Carter: The Carter Center now accepting "messages of support" for former president
People from all over the world are leaving kind notes and sharing their favorite photos of the 39th president.
People from all over the world are leaving kind notes and sharing their favorite photos of the 39th president.
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care, Carter Center says
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he is not running for president in 2024
Maryland's new governor Wes Moore was sworn in on Jan. 18 in Annapolis, and he's planning on staying put.
Maryland's new governor Wes Moore was sworn in on Jan. 18 in Annapolis, and he's planning on staying put.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Biden healthy, fit for duty, president's doctor says after routine physical
Biden's latest physical is likely to be highly scrutinized as the oldest president in history makes plans for a reelection campaign.
Biden's latest physical is likely to be highly scrutinized as the oldest president in history makes plans for a reelection campaign.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Rep. George Santos responds to questions about his finances
Rep. George Santos gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 News on Thursday to answer questions about his finances and an ethics investigation.
Rep. George Santos gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 News on Thursday to answer questions about his finances and an ethics investigation.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week
The top Republican in Pennsylvania's Democrat-controlled House is warning of potential chaos when state lawmakers reconvene next week, six weeks after they elected a speaker and left the Capitol without doing any other business.
The top Republican in Pennsylvania's Democrat-controlled House is warning of potential chaos when state lawmakers reconvene next week, six weeks after they elected a speaker and left the Capitol without doing any other business.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw gives insight into White House briefing to Congress on unidentified objects shot down
Rep. Dan Crenshaw broke down some of the specifics of what Congress was told regarding the unidentified objects that were shot out of U.S. skies.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw broke down some of the specifics of what Congress was told regarding the unidentified objects that were shot out of U.S. skies.