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Inbox: The special election to fill PA's 42nd state House district will be Feb. 24, per the speaker's office.
District includes Baldwin Tp., Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon and part of Upper St. Clair
Dan Miller resigning the seat to become a judge
District includes Baldwin Tp., Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon and part of Upper St. Clair
Dan Miller resigning the seat to become a judge
December 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Inbox: The special election to fill PA's 42nd state House district will be Feb. 24, per the speaker's office.
District includes Baldwin Tp., Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon and part of Upper St. Clair
Dan Miller resigning the seat to become a judge
District includes Baldwin Tp., Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon and part of Upper St. Clair
Dan Miller resigning the seat to become a judge
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You read that right. This year’s budget delivered $30 million for student teacher stipends so an additional 1,000 student teachers can be paid for their hard work in the classroom.
That’s going to make a HUGE difference in the lives of our future educators — and in our kids lives too.
That’s going to make a HUGE difference in the lives of our future educators — and in our kids lives too.
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
You read that right. This year’s budget delivered $30 million for student teacher stipends so an additional 1,000 student teachers can be paid for their hard work in the classroom.
That’s going to make a HUGE difference in the lives of our future educators — and in our kids lives too.
That’s going to make a HUGE difference in the lives of our future educators — and in our kids lives too.
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We're putting more money back in student teachers’ pockets, tackling the teacher workforce shortage, and ensuring more students have access to quality public education here in Pennsylvania.
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We're putting more money back in student teachers’ pockets, tackling the teacher workforce shortage, and ensuring more students have access to quality public education here in Pennsylvania.
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I voted YES on the resolution to prevent the Trump Administration from carrying out its illegal, performative boat strikes in the Caribbean.
We need to stop this madness.
We need to stop this madness.
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I voted YES on the resolution to prevent the Trump Administration from carrying out its illegal, performative boat strikes in the Caribbean.
We need to stop this madness.
We need to stop this madness.
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Donald Trump’s Department of Justice must release the Epstein files by tomorrow, December 19, to comply with federal law.
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump’s Department of Justice must release the Epstein files by tomorrow, December 19, to comply with federal law.
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House Republicans have spent all year gutting healthcare.
And making your life more expensive.
You deserve better.
And making your life more expensive.
You deserve better.
December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
House Republicans have spent all year gutting healthcare.
And making your life more expensive.
You deserve better.
And making your life more expensive.
You deserve better.
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An internal VA memo shows the Trump Administration's jobs cuts will cut hundreds of healthcare jobs at VA Pittsburgh and reduce healthcare services.
The Trump Administration and VA Secretary Collins have some explaining to do and better get ready to answer to veterans. More to come.
The Trump Administration and VA Secretary Collins have some explaining to do and better get ready to answer to veterans. More to come.
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
An internal VA memo shows the Trump Administration's jobs cuts will cut hundreds of healthcare jobs at VA Pittsburgh and reduce healthcare services.
The Trump Administration and VA Secretary Collins have some explaining to do and better get ready to answer to veterans. More to come.
The Trump Administration and VA Secretary Collins have some explaining to do and better get ready to answer to veterans. More to come.
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It feels like each day brings a new low for Donald Trump. At his core, he’s just pathetic and insecure.
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It feels like each day brings a new low for Donald Trump. At his core, he’s just pathetic and insecure.
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Tomorrow is the deadline for the Trump admin to release the Epstein files.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors.
Release the files.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors.
Release the files.
December 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Tomorrow is the deadline for the Trump admin to release the Epstein files.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors.
Release the files.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors.
Release the files.
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President Zelenskyy arrived in Poland to meet with President Nawrocki.
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
President Zelenskyy arrived in Poland to meet with President Nawrocki.
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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates relations with the Trump administration and its immigration crackdown. https://to.pbs.org/4qgGOxy
Bishop Ronald Hicks named new archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates rel...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates relations with the Trump administration and its immigration crackdown. https://to.pbs.org/4qgGOxy
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Trump is so clearly insane. It’s a national emergency.
Lying. It’s all lies.
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump is so clearly insane. It’s a national emergency.
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The backdrop of speech tonight is Trump’s top advisor just eviscerated him and his agenda on the record, lowest approval ratings on the economy of his presidency, jack smith is destroying him today, House Rs just signed a discharge petition on healthcare and the epstein files are due tomorrow
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The backdrop of speech tonight is Trump’s top advisor just eviscerated him and his agenda on the record, lowest approval ratings on the economy of his presidency, jack smith is destroying him today, House Rs just signed a discharge petition on healthcare and the epstein files are due tomorrow
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December 19th.
That’s the deadline for the White House to RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Congress has spoken and Donald Trump must comply.
That’s the deadline for the White House to RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Congress has spoken and Donald Trump must comply.
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
December 19th.
That’s the deadline for the White House to RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Congress has spoken and Donald Trump must comply.
That’s the deadline for the White House to RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Congress has spoken and Donald Trump must comply.
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Huge news from Kentucky. Congratulations, State Senator-elect Clemons!
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Huge news from Kentucky. Congratulations, State Senator-elect Clemons!
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First it was "we have to blow up dozens of people on boats because of fetnanyl." But obviously it wasn't fentanyl being trafficked so then: narco terrorists are shipping cocaine! But then Wiles tells a reporter it's all about regime change and today it's bc US oil companies got kicked out in 2007?
December 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
First it was "we have to blow up dozens of people on boats because of fetnanyl." But obviously it wasn't fentanyl being trafficked so then: narco terrorists are shipping cocaine! But then Wiles tells a reporter it's all about regime change and today it's bc US oil companies got kicked out in 2007?
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President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity. https://to.pbs.org/3MAyFFM
WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses the nation from the White House
The speech will be focus on the president’s accomplishments and look ahead to 2026, White House officials said.
www.pbs.org
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity. https://to.pbs.org/3MAyFFM
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While President Donald Trump capitalized on voters' economic dissatisfaction in the 2024 presidential campaign, those same feelings could pose issues for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
While President Donald Trump capitalized on voters' economic dissatisfaction in the 2024 presidential campaign, those same feelings could pose issues for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
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U24: Russia is massing forces for a major offensive, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says. Moscow has reportedly built up around 710,000 troops for a strategic offensive against Ukraine.
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
U24: Russia is massing forces for a major offensive, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says. Moscow has reportedly built up around 710,000 troops for a strategic offensive against Ukraine.
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NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Reporter: Trump promised to deliver a blue collar jobs boom. But the latest numbers reveal that the exact opposite has happened. Mining and logging losing an average of 2,000 jobs per month. Transportation and warehousing down even more by 17,000. Manufacturing employment is now at a 3.5 year low.
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reporter: Trump promised to deliver a blue collar jobs boom. But the latest numbers reveal that the exact opposite has happened. Mining and logging losing an average of 2,000 jobs per month. Transportation and warehousing down even more by 17,000. Manufacturing employment is now at a 3.5 year low.
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Doug Collins and the Trump Administration’s secret plans to slash 1000s of VA Healthcare jobs have leaked. Watch what they do, not what they say.
I am going to fight hard to protect the VA healthcare my fellow veterans have earned.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I am going to fight hard to protect the VA healthcare my fellow veterans have earned.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Doug Collins and the Trump Administration’s secret plans to slash 1000s of VA Healthcare jobs have leaked. Watch what they do, not what they say.
I am going to fight hard to protect the VA healthcare my fellow veterans have earned.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I am going to fight hard to protect the VA healthcare my fellow veterans have earned.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Millions of Americans are facing difficult economic choices as Trump and House Republicans let the ACA tax credits expire.
The American people deserve better.
The American people deserve better.
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Millions of Americans are facing difficult economic choices as Trump and House Republicans let the ACA tax credits expire.
The American people deserve better.
The American people deserve better.
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At the same Zuckerberg's cozying up to Trump to avoid government regulation, Meta's looking the other way while China-based bad actors scam American users—all for even more profit.
It's unacceptable. Congress cannot allow these corrupt dealings to continue without scrutiny.
It's unacceptable. Congress cannot allow these corrupt dealings to continue without scrutiny.
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
A Reuters investigation reveals the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp decided to accept high levels of fraudulent advertisements from China. Internal company documents show Meta wanted to mini...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
At the same Zuckerberg's cozying up to Trump to avoid government regulation, Meta's looking the other way while China-based bad actors scam American users—all for even more profit.
It's unacceptable. Congress cannot allow these corrupt dealings to continue without scrutiny.
It's unacceptable. Congress cannot allow these corrupt dealings to continue without scrutiny.
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HUGE: Democrats have the 218 signatures needed to force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
HUGE: Democrats have the 218 signatures needed to force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.