Abortion rights protection ordinance narrowly passes Radnor Township board

A Pennsylvania borough voted in favor of an ordinance that officials say will protect a woman's right to an abortion if Roe V. Wade is upended. 

Former Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt to testify in January 6 hearing

Al Schmidt, the former city commissioner of Philadelphia, is set to testify before the House's Jan. 6 Select Committee on Monday, according to reports.

Ethics charges filed against Rudy Giuliani over Trump election role

Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to help form task force to address mass shootings

The National Governors Association says it's forming a working group of governors to come up with recommendations to stop mass shootings following the Texas school massacre.

Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time

Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.

Bill limits criminal history queries on college applications for Delaware schools

Supporters of the bill say it will expand opportunities for those convicted of crimes while opponents say it poses a public safety risk for universities.

Justices allow counting of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania

The Supreme Court is allowing elections officials to count mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania that lack a handwritten date but were received in time.

House votes to erase 'homosexuality' from Pennsylvania state crimes code

The Pennsylvania House voted unanimously on Wednesday to erase the word “homosexuality” from the definition of prohibited sexual acts in the state Crimes Code.

Oz wins Pennsylvania Senate primary ahead of showdown with Fetterman

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won Pennsylvania's Republican U.S. Senate primary on Wednesday, narrowly defeating former hedge fund CEO David McCormick after a dayslong statewide recount buffeted by litigation that reached the nation's highest court.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

2022 midterms: Results from Tuesday's key US House races and other things to know

Primary elections across seven states Tuesday set up November contests in dozens of races, as Democrats look to protect the party's fragile majority in the House.

Delaware Senate OKs bill limiting firearm magazine capacity

The bill, which outlaws firearm magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds, passed Delaware Senate with no Republican support and opposition from a single Democrat.

Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware

An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.

Polls close in New Jersey primary election for state house seats

Voters in New Jersey will head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for a dozen state House seats in the 2022 primary election.

Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues

Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.

Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House

Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."