Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of electionNEW YORK — Some of the loudest cheers for Sen. Ted Cruz at the Republicans’ recent midterm convention in Dallas came after the Texas politician targeted Muslim Americans and their faith’s religious code. “Sharia law has no place in America,” said Cruz. “We need to stand together and stop itPittsburgh Tribune-Review14d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentTed Cruzmidterm election rhetoric
‘AI is inevitable’: Fetterman, McCormick back AI, balk at calls for regulationU.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman on Friday roundly rejected calls to regulate artificial intelligence, pushing back on skepticism from within both their parties and touting AI development as an “existential competition” with China. The two appeared via video call at the AI Horizons Pittsburgh Summit, a two-day eventPittsburgh Tribune-Review21d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentJohn Fettermanai regulation debate
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Fetterman and Trump, political twinsIt should be no surprise Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and President Donald Trump get along so well. Democrat Fetterman and Republican Trump are pretty much the same guy. Both rose to power on the promise they could make things better because they were not typical politicians. Both made promises theyPittsburgh Tribune-Review27d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fetterman
Paul Kengor: The shocking attacks on John Fetterman - by fellow Democrats“There is a lot I could say about … John Fetterman’s pathetic behavior as a senator,” said Allegheny County Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio. “But between the laziness, disrespect and willingness to carry water for a foreign government … this man has no sense of duty.” Deluzio was speaking of aPittsburgh Tribune-Review29d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanfetterman criticism
Deluzio eyes possible Senate run as Fetterman’s fracture with Democrats growsDemocratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio of Fox Chapel, running for reelection in this year’s pivotal midterms, is positioning himself for a possible Senate run in 2028. Although he hasn’t committed to running for the Senate seat currently held by embattled Democratic incumbent John Fetterman of Braddock, Deluzio said hePittsburgh Tribune-Review29d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanpennsylvania senate speculation
Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention in DallasDemocratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Braddock appeared in a prerecorded video at Wednesday night’s Republican midterm convention to warmly introduce one of the event’s speakers, his Senate colleague from Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill, Dave McCormick. “Yes, I’m Senator John Fetterman, Pennsylvania. Yes, I’m a Democrat. Why am I here talkingPittsburgh Tribune-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanrepublican midterm convention
Sen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaHARRISBURG — Around this time two years ago, Sen. John Fetterman was in high demand on the campaign trail, going county-to-county in Pennsylvania to help Democrats up and down the ballot. Now, after two years of crossing swords with Democrats and backing some of President Donald Trump’s priorities, he’s nowherePittsburgh Tribune-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanpennsylvania senate dynamics