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A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican opponent, former hedge fund CEO David McCormick, will debate three times this fall — including once in Pittsburgh — the campaigns announced Thursday. The other two debates were scheduled for…

Democrats and Republicans wasted no time after Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary to spar over the airwaves and online as they gear up for a contentious general election with control of Congress on the line.

The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, but it’s less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.

A reluctant Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom as his hush money trial resumes in New York with testimony from a longtime tabloid publisher.

“There are a significant number who are not going to vote for Donald Trump under any circumstances,” a former GOP congressman said

The issue could take months or even years to settle, during which the app would probably continue to function for U.S. consumers.

President Joe Biden has signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies

Incumbents win the 32nd District

Incumbent progressive Congresswoman Summer Lee fended off a more moderate challenger to win the Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District on Tuesday against Bhavini Patel, an Edgewood Council member.

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall.

Pennsylvania voters are deciding a slew of party nominations in Tuesday’s primary elections. Here are the results.

The Senate has returned to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Both Democrats and Republicans can express their dissatisfaction with their presidential nominees, Democrats will choose candidates they hope will dislodge two Republican statewide officials, and U.S. Rep, Summer Lee faces another primary.

Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors Monday.

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed the mayor of Wheeling on Monday in the Democratic primary race for his seat representing deep-red West Virginia, where Manchin is the only Democrat holding statewide office.

An NBC News poll released Sunday had Mr. Biden with just a one-point lead among voters aged 18-34 over former President Donald Trump.

McCormick lost a Senate primary in 2022. This year, he’s running for the GOP nomination without opposition.

“Together, these separate pieces of legislation unite around one common goal: the United States will stand up to bad actors wherever they are," said U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Butler.

With an overwhelming vote, the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes, a strong showing as American lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of U.S. support to the war-torn ally.

The president and his administration are making Pennsylvania a top priority in the fall election.

A full jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president a step closer to opening statements

Final House approval could come this weekend, when the package would be sent to the Senate.

Administration will offer discounts on transit fares for low-income riders, along with plans to address homelessness, climate, mental health, and other areas