Pennsylvania governor seeks billions for schools and development in budget that envisions legal weed
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget proposes significant increases to education and economic development and would regulate adult use marijuana, while leaning heavily on Pennsylvania’s flush reserves to underwrite his vision.
Trump not immune from prosecution in 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting the former president's claims that he is immune from prosecution.
Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit
Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to deliver a second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday with a firmer grasp on how he wants to pursue several top priorities, his state in a relatively strong fiscal position and lessons learned from last year's ugly budget fight.
South Carolina primary is Democrats’ first this election, giving Biden unsurprising win
President Joe Biden won South Carolina’s primary Saturday under a revamped election order for the Democratic party that is hoped will mobilize Black and minority voters.
Biden attends dignified transfer of 3 US troops killed in Jordan drone attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer.
Life-changing program allows Philly judge to wipe felony gun charges clean: 'They let us be people again'
A Philadelphia judge has cleared the records of multiple people charged with felonies for illegally carrying a gun after their completion in the Alternative Felony Disposition program, supported by DA Larry Krasner which helps first-time offenders stay free of crime.
Delaware judge rules Elon Musk can't keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion
A judge says Elon Musk must give up a compensation package awarded by Tesla’s board of directors that is potentially worth more than $55 billion.
Biden says he’s decided on response to Jordan drone attack that killed 3
President Joe Biden has indicated how to respond after the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan, saying that he does not want to expand the war in the Middle East.
Watch again: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches NG-20 mission to ISS from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman’s 20th Commercial Resupply Services mission (NG-20) to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida Tuesday afternoon.
Shapiro to push for millions in funds for economic development in budget
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to devote millions of dollars to creating a 10-year economic development plan, including developing commercial and industrial sites, revitalizing an aging workforce and better competing with neighboring states to entice big businesses to choose Pennsylvania.
Will Trump be on the Illinois ballot in 2024? Election board decides
Illinois' election board on Tuesday kept Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot, a week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Republican’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from the presidency.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Supreme Court grapples with Trump's eligibility to be president again after Capitol insurrection
The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on former President Donald Trump's eligibility for another presidential run, spurred by allegations of his role in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.
Shapiro's budget proposal makes 'major investment' in SEPTA
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is ready to make “a major investment in SEPTA” as part of an upcoming budget proposal.
Trump defamation trial verdict: Former president must pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll
A jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump's defamation trial, saying he must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie.
Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 4 years later
Four years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
Shapiro drafting plan to help Pennsylvania's struggling higher education system
Gov. Josh Shapiro plans next month to propose steps toward fixing a higher education system in Pennsylvania that is among the worst in the nation in affordability, his administration said Friday.
Donald Trump's lawyers begin his defense in the E. Jean Carroll defamation suit
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have begun their defense in a New York courtroom after attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll finished presenting their case.
Pennsylvania's governor says he wants to 'get s--- done.' He's made it his slogan, profanity and all
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania — and it's not fit for kids' ears.
Dallas woman who sought abortion invited to State of the Union address by Bidens
Kate Cox, a North Texas woman who was denied abortion in the state, will attend the State of the Union this March as a guest of the Bidens.