Feb. 5, 2026Steven Senne / APJohn Fetterman and Dave McCormick discuss their bipartisan US Senate partnershipby Avani Kalra of NOTUSThe Republican and Democrat from a politically important purple state represent one of only three split states by party in the Senate.
Feb. 3, 2026Julia Demaree Nikhinson / APJudge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitiansby Associated PressU.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington granted a request to pause the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging it proceeds.
Feb. 2, 2026Gabriela Martínez / Spotlight PAICE buys $87M warehouse in Berks County as it plots expansion of immigration detention centers across the U.S.by Amanda Fries and Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PAThe warehouse, located at 3501 Mountain Road in Upper Bern Township, was sold to the United States government on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Jan. 30, 2026Gabriela Martínez / Spotlight PABerks’ tight-knit Haitian community braces for end of federal immigration protectionsby Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PACommunity members say the loss of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian workers is likely to ripple across the local economy, particularly in health care.
Jan. 29, 2026Commonwealth Media ServicesJosh Shapiro says he’s preparing for a potential deportation surge in Pennsylvaniaby Helen Huiskes of NOTUSThere’s been no indication that President Donald Trump is looking to target Pennsylvania, but Josh Shapiro says he’s not leaving anything to chance.
Jan. 29, 2026Mariam Zuhaib / APFetterman joins all US Senate Dems to block funding package amid ICE debateby Em Luetkemeyer, Avani Kalra, and Ursula Perano of NOTUSAhead of a government shutdown deadline, Democrats, including John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and several Republicans, voted 45-55 to block the package.
Jan. 28, 2026Alex Brandon / APOver $1B in disaster recovery funds is being held up by a Kristi Noem policy, including $2.6M for Pa.by Anna Kramer of NOTUS and Torrence Banks of NOTUSNoem’s requirement that she personally approve all Department of Homeland Security-funded projects over $100,000 has created a long queue.
Jan. 26, 2026Adam Gray / APFilming law enforcement is a tool for accountability. It’s also under attack.by Jade Lozada and Emily Kennard of NOTUSThe killing of Alex Pretti showed the dangers of filming law enforcement in America. It also showed how vital it is for accountability.
Jan. 23, 2026Matt Rourke / APPhiladelphia sues Trump admin over removal of slavery exhibit at former George Washington residenceby Associated PressThe exhibit included the names and other biographical details about the nine people enslaved by the Washingtons at the presidential mansion.
Jan. 22, 2026Ted Shaffrey / APUtility and AI interests are spending millions lobbying Congress, Trump to support data center boomby Samuel Larreal, Shifra Dayak, and Jade Lozada of NOTUSLobbying disclosures show tech, utility, and other companies spent big last year to score favorable treatment from federal lawmakers and regulators.
Jan. 16, 2026Alex Brandon / APShapiro backs plan with Trump admin to slow rising electricity prices amid data center surgeby Anna Kramer of NOTUSShapiro traveled to Washington to sign a document with Trump administration officials urging significant changes to the way that the grid is managed for 13 mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states.
Jan. 15, 2026Commonwealth Media ServicesDOJ launches probe of Pa.’s Houlahan, other Dems who directed military members to not follow illegal ordersby Amelia Benavides-Colón of NOTUSU.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania and three other Democrats said they were asked to sit for interviews with a U.S. attorney. It is unclear what crime the lawmakers are suspected of violating.
Jan. 14, 2026J. Scott Applewhite / APCongressional Republicans don’t agree on an affordability platform — or on how to pass oneby Jade Lozada and Violet Jira of NOTUSConservative House Republicans unveiled a proposal Tuesday for a second reconciliation package. Some moderate GOP lawmakers pointed to bipartisan bills instead.
Jan. 13, 2026Julia Demaree Nikhinson / APUS House Republicans push back against Trump’s Venezuela plans behind closed doorsby Oriana González of NOTUSIn a classified briefing last week, House Republicans expressed wariness and concern over the Trump administration’s plans for the South American country.
Jan. 13, 2026Steven Senne / APFetterman open to armed US intervention in Iran, while GOP defers to Trumpby Hamed Ahmadi and Helen Huiskes of NOTUSRepublican senators who were quick to cheer the president’s Venezuela operation were largely more cautious on Iran, saying they’d like to learn more.
Jan. 8, 2026Matt Rourke / APSwing-district Republicans navigate Trump's Venezuela push amid economic concernsby Riley Rogerson and Oriana González of NOTUSPa. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, a top 2026 target, is among Republicans who argue foreign policy and the economy are enmeshed issues.
Jan. 5, 2026Matt Rourke / APTrump tariffs, Venezuela actions draw ire of GOP critics worried about congressional authorityby Riley Rogerson of NOTUSConcerned about maintaining legislative power, some Republican members of Congress are more openly criticizing the president.
Dec. 26, 2025Alexandra Wimley / Pittsburgh Media Partnership NewsroomThe battle for the heart — and health — of the Allegheny National Forestby Abigail Hakas of Pittsburgh Media Partnership NewsroomProponents and critics of logging rarely agree on the impacts of timber harvesting on wildfire risk, biological diversity, and pests and disease.
Dec. 26, 2025Alexandra Wimley / Pittsburgh Media Partnership NewsroomWhat’s at stake for Pa.’s only national forest as Trump admin considers rescinding anti-logging ruleby Abigail Hakas of Pittsburgh Media Partnership NewsroomA spokesperson for the Allegheny National Forest said the impact would not be felt locally, but some advocates remain skeptical.
Dec. 19, 2025J. Scott Applewhite / APPennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick becomes Democrats' key ally in House health care fightby Avani Kalra of NOTUSFitzpatrick has been at the center of several major efforts this year to circumvent Speaker Mike Johnson.
Dec. 15, 2025Commonwealth Media ServicesSNAP is now a key part of Democrats’ campaign messagingby Raymond Fernández of NOTUSRepublicans expanded work requirements, tightened eligibility, and shifted more administrative costs to the states.
Dec. 11, 2025Matt Rourke / APPa. Rep. Fitzpatrick leads move to force US House vote on extending Obamacare subsidiesby Oriana González of NOTUS, Daniella Diaz of NOTUS, and Em Luetkemeyer of NOTUSThe move came hours after the House speaker gave GOP lawmakers a list of options to address health care costs that did not include extending the tax credits.
Dec. 9, 2025Molly Riley / White House PhotoTrump launches tour defending his economic policies amid rising cost concernsby Jasmine Wright of NOTUS, Violet Jira of NOTUS, and Avani Kalra of NOTUSAhead of the midterms, the president faces increasing pressure to drive down inflation and reverse tumbling approval ratings.
Dec. 5, 2025J. Scott Applewhite / APCritics, former staffers mull future of Fetterman’s Senate seatby Ursula Perano of NOTUS and Avani Kalra of NOTUSThe freshman senator seems to be leaving all doors open, insiders told NOTUS: reelection, retirement, and even a long-shot run for president.
Nov. 26, 2025Commonwealth Media ServicesDemocratic lawmakers who urged troops to reject illegal orders say FBI is targeting themby Amelia Benavides-Colón and Jose Pagliery of NOTUS“President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass Members of Congress,” lawmakers, including two from Pa., said.