Politics
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Trump endorses Garrity in bid to replace Josh Shapiro as Pa. governor
In a Truth Social post Jan. 27, Trump lauded Garrity’s credentials as a former U.S. Army Reserve officer and businesswoman. As governor, he said, she would “work tirelessly” to grow the economy, cut taxes, expand energy production and “Ensure LAW AND ORDER.”
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Pa. senator seeks state animal cruelty registry after Erie dog’s death
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) proposed the framework for legislation Jan. 26, just days after the death of a six-month old Siberian husky that had been left outside in the freezing cold by its owners in Erie County. The dog was named Aimee while in the care of the A.N.N.A Shelter before it died Jan 23.
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FAFO: Krasner joins accountability fight against federal immigration agents
Fight Against Federal Outreach (FAFO) looks to bring local prosecutors together and charge federal agents with crimes following killings in Minneapolis.
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All seven Pa. House Democrats now signed onto Noem impeachment articles
The articles were filed earlier this month by Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of Chicago. The city dealt with heavy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol activity last year, including the deployment of a Blackhawk helicopter in a heavily criticized apartment complex raid.
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Pa. labor leaders call on US senators to block ICE funding increase
US Senate Democrats are unifying to block a $770 million increase in ICE funding, potentially sparking a partial government shutdown.
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass retains ownership stake in TikTok after cozying up to Trump
Jeffrey Yass made a series of donations to President Donald Trump over the past year and will now retain ownership following the new TikTok deal.
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After ICE shootings, Pa. lawmaker calls for reforms or funding freeze
State Rep. Tarik Khan is preparing the resolution days after federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the second person slain during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the Minnesota city.
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The killing of Alex Pretti has Pa.’s US senators testing party lines
Republican Dave McCormick is calling for a “full investigation” into the shooting.
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‘An embarrassment:’ Democrats criticize Fetterman’s silence following ICE killings
Pa. Democrats are wondering where US Sen. John Fetterman is after a federal agent killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Gov. Shapiro accuses President Trump of attempting to “whitewash history”
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick also voiced his disagreement with the decision to remove a slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia.
