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White House rolls out strategy to battle deadly drug mixture of fentanyl and xylazine
The street drug known as 'tranq' has taken a deadly toll in Philadelphia, the Capital-Star has previously reported.
Vulnerable U.S. House Republicans who opposed student debt plan targeted in 2024
The White House lambasted the decision and announced what it called new actions to provide debt relief for student loan borrowers, including its Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan, which the administration says will cut payments for low earners.
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action in college admissions
In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, wrote that the admissions processes at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Statue of renowned Nebraska author Willa Cather unveiled in U.S. Capitol
Cather began her writing career in Pittsburgh, where she worked as a journalist and teacher for a decade.
Hate groups’ political influence in Pa. and beyond growing, watchdog says
The report identified many such groups in Pennsylvania, including chapters of Moms for Liberty.
New work requirements for some SNAP recipients included in debt limit deal
Some limitations on TANF made it into Saturday’s agreement, but work requirements for Medicaid were dropped.
For this Pa. family, U.S. House vote on bill making fentanyl permanently criminal strikes close to home
U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-13th District, a physician, is a co-sponsor of the bill, which cleared the House on Thursday.
Progressives try to persuade Biden to use the 14th Amendment to resolve debt crisis
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has called on the White House to invoke the constitutional language.
A default on the U.S. debt would be far worse than a government shutdown. Here’s how
WASHINGTON — A U.S. default on its debt would have a significantly broader impact on federal operations, financial markets and the global economy than recent government shutdowns that have left ordinary Americans largely untouched. While the two have been confused frequently during debate over the debt limit, the federal government has had considerable practice with […]
Pa.’s Fetterman urges Biden to keep 14th Amendment on table during debt ceiling talks
“The entire GOP debt ceiling negotiation is a sad charade, and it’s exactly what’s wrong with Washington. We’re playing with fire and the livelihoods of millions just for the GOP to try and turn the screws on hungry Americans,” Fetterman said.
Pa.’s Perry: Debt crisis ‘created by reckless Democrat policies and out of control spending’
The U.S. House GOP wants spending cuts — and $10B in home-state earmarks -- to avoid a potentially catastrophic default.
U.S. could default as early as June 1, Yellen warns Congress
The U.S. hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Jan. 19, triggering the Treasury Department to invoke “extraordinary measures."