Senate cuts short voting bill hearing after Wolf aide's snub
A Pennsylvania Senate hearing designed to gather input from the Department of State about potential changes to election law was over quickly on Tuesday because the Wolf administration decided not to participate in person.
A Pennsylvania Senate hearing designed to gather input from the Department of State about potential changes to election law was over quickly on Tuesday because the Wolf administration decided not to participate in person.
Supreme Court to take up abortion, guns in new term
The justices are returning to the courtroom after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The justices are returning to the courtroom after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
Deadline passes in Pennsylvania GOP's election 'investigation' subpoena
The deadline passed Friday for Gov. Tom Wolf's administration to comply with a subpoena from a Republican-controlled state Senate committee pursuing what the GOP calls a “forensic investigation” of last year’s presidential election, as a state court sorted through three legal challenges.
The deadline passed Friday for Gov. Tom Wolf's administration to comply with a subpoena from a Republican-controlled state Senate committee pursuing what the GOP calls a “forensic investigation” of last year’s presidential election, as a state court sorted through three legal challenges.
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
53,000 Afghan evacuees remain housed at 8 US military bases with more to arrive
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants
The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.
The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Growing GOP governor's field in Pennsylvania puts nomination 'up for grabs'
The big field of Republicans running for governor of Pennsylvania is increasingly unsettled, with more candidates joining it, few leading party figures picking favorites and persistent talk that one of the most senior state Republican lawmakers may run.
The big field of Republicans running for governor of Pennsylvania is increasingly unsettled, with more candidates joining it, few leading party figures picking favorites and persistent talk that one of the most senior state Republican lawmakers may run.
Texas abortion law hearing: Here’s what you need to know about the DOJ’s argument against SB8
The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
Murphy, Ciattarelli clash in New Jersey governor debate
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli will meet Tuesday in the first of two debates in this year’s campaign for governor.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli will meet Tuesday in the first of two debates in this year’s campaign for governor.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
Pelosi eyes Thursday for vote on $1T infrastructure bill
“Let me just say that we’re going to pass the bill this week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said earlier Sunday on ABC's “This Week.”
“Let me just say that we’re going to pass the bill this week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said earlier Sunday on ABC's “This Week.”