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Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran, arguing the president acted “unilaterally” without congressional approval.

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the United States has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation.

The US House of Representatives voted almost unanimously to force the release of unclassified records on Jeffrey Epstein, sending the resolution to the Senate for consideration.

Donald Trump's concerns about the upcoming midterm elections are growing as they pose a significant referendum on his administration.

On Sept. 10, 2025, a federal judge blocked the Department of Justice’s attempt to subpoena medical records and other private health information on minors receiving hormone therapy and other …

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the …

On Sunday, Sept. 21, the world will observe the International Day of Peace, a United Nations-sanctioned worldwide holiday. Peace Day Philly, a local nonprofit celebrating its 15th consecutive year on …

Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were illegal. In a 7-4 …

Ever since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been under pressure to abandon its …

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern dating for young people looking to meet potential partners. However, many Gen Z users are increasingly forgoing …

It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also face a …

The “Paris agreement for plastic” was set to be finalized at the end of this week. But after a week and a half of intense discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, where negotiators from 180 …

Next month, the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) will celebrate a decade of global connection by hosting the 10th annual World Heritage City Celebration. The event, slated for Sept. 3, …

The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 67 on Sunday, including 21 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day. Larry Leitha, the Kerr …

President Donald Trump has been known to shift his stance on issues from time to time, but his thoughts on immigration remain immutable. His first term focused on keeping migrants from entering the …

Charities statewide have been experiencing "whiplash" in the first months of 2025, says Anne Gingerich, executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations. President …

A few days ago, in a move that attracted international attention, the White House threatened to strip Harvard University of $2 billion in federal funding, potentially revoke its tax-exempt …

The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto opposition leader. They may …

Congress may soon consider whether to cut spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the main way the government helps low-income Americans put food on the table. The Conversation …

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 20, 2025, that calls for closing the U.S. Department of Education. The president needs congressional approval to shutter the …

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