More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ futureTens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month.Reading Eagle11d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodsnap cuts debate
Homeland Security defends officers in immigrant's fatal car crashThe federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan. The Department of Homeland Security is trying to counter any claim that officers were chasing the vehicle when Mario Coronado Juarez died Sunday in Grand Rapids.Reading Eagle11d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityimmigrant fatal car crash
US to give PPL up to $71.5 million to boost grid, avoid AI blackoutsPPL was selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $71.5 million in federal funding to modernize a major transmission line.Reading Eagle11d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetgrid modernization funding
Senate to vote on resolution to halt Iran war as gas prices riseIncreasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote on a war powers resolution. Thursday's vote is the 14th time the Senate would seek to halt President Donald Trump’s military action.Reading Eagle11d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityiran war powers vote
States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twistModernizing technology infrastructure is a key pillar of the federal rural health program.Reading Eagle12d agoWhole story →HealthBuildrural health transformation program
Senators to question FDA nominee on views on abortion pill, vaccinesThursday’s Senate hearing for Trump's pick to run the FDA is likely to focus on Dr. Heidi Overton’s views on vaccines and abortion drugs.Reading Eagle12d agoWhole story →Healthfda nominee hearing
Trump low approval gives Democrats edge in Congress racesPennsylvania voters are pessimistic about Donald Trump, creating problems for Republican candidates for Congress, including in the 7th District between Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks.Reading Eagle12d agoWhole story →GovernmentRyan Mackenziepennsylvania congressional races
