At Trump’s rallies, a familiar mix of rituals and a plea to ‘please pretend’At a time when embattled Republican candidates could use concentrated attention — and money — to elevate a prospective new crop of leaders, Trump is clinging to an old strategy.The Philadelphia Inquirer12h agoWhole story →Food
Gamblers turn the tables | Morning NewsletterAs betting apps make gambling impossible to escape, families, advocates and lawmakers confront addiction and demand industry accountability. Plus, SNAP costs rise, and Philly decries Cornell 7 case.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →JusticeFoodonline gambling backlash
In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, bettors with addiction beg lawmakers to act“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyonline gambling regulation
Senate Republicans make a final legislative push ahead of midtermsSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) decided against sending senators home early last week to campaign, opting to keep the Senate in session to try to bolster Republicans’ legislative record.The Philadelphia Inquirer7d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentJohn Thunemidterm elections push