Bucks County man charged with threatening U.S. Rep. Brian FitzpatrickAaron Michael McComsey, of Perkasie, was arrested on Thursday. A source familiar with the investigation confirmed that the member of Congress is Brian Fitzpatrick.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentthreat to congressman
FBI employees sue, saying Patel falsely described their firings to CongressMost of the employees, who include agents, analysts, and operations staff members, had significant experience in counterintelligence work related to Iran.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentfbi employee lawsuit
Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source saysThe Justice Department has historically sought to avoid public investigative actions involving a candidate within 60 days of a primary or general election.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentilhan omar investigation
Dave McCormick says GOP earned ‘pretty good’ report card on economy, but agrees gas prices are too highAsked how his party can regain voters' trust on economic issues, McCormick touted the GOP's "law and order" accomplishments while acknowledging high healthcare and gas prices.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyeconomic report card
N.J. insurance shoppers will see a nearly 20% premium hike next year for ACA plansGetCoveredNJ's Affordable Care Act plans are raising premiums on average by nearly 20% next year, higher than in Pennsylvania and the national average. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →Healthaca open enrollment
Philly City Council president criticizes finger-pointing after officer’s killing: ‘We haven’t even had a funeral’District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier this week faulted the police department for botching an earlier murder case against the man now accused of ambushing and killing Officer Shane Seiber.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →Justicephiladelphia officer killing
Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s executionDemocrats and Republicans in Congress panned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the shooting, and even Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt about the plan.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Trump administration bars Pa. and other states from using federal funds on transgender youth careThe new rule and ongoing investigations of hospitals, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Nemours Children's Health, have intensified fear, transgender rights advocates say.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →HealthJustice