Pennsylvania

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) looks on as U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) presides over a vote whether to hold Anthony Fauci, the former director of the NIAID, contempt for having invoked the 5th Amendment.

Sen. Fetterman rejects former staffers' accusations of neglecting Senate duties as 'hit pieces'

US flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024.

They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no - opinion

Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up


Shooting at Pennsylvania medical clinic leaves two wounded, suspect dead

The gunman, who the police said they had 'contact' with in the past, killed himself.

 View shows the scene of a shooting at a medical facility in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S., December 15, 2022.

US midterm elections: Governor races to watch

Here are results from the most consequential gubernatorial races, as forecast by data provider Edison Research:

 A supporter speaks on phone as she attends Republican Governor Greg Abbott's 2022 US midterm elections night party in McAllen, Texas, US, November 8, 2022.

Summer Lee, progressive opposed by AIPAC funding, appears to win Penn. House seat

AIPAC has said progressive Democrat Summer Lee held “dangerous views of the US-Israel alliance.”

 Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, appears in an undated handout photo provided October 11, 2022.

Democrat Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor's race against Doug Mastriano

The race was closely watched because of the messaging from the Donald Trump-endorsed Mastriano, one of the most extreme Republicans running for any statewide race in the midterms

 An attendee shows her support at a rally for Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Governor John Fetterman and Democratic candidate for Governor Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in Newtown, Pennsylvania, US, November 6, 2022.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s daughter is suing Mehmet Oz for stiffing her over Jewish donors list

Glick’s lawsuit alleges that Oz’s campaign used a pro-Israel political donor mailing list without paying a promised 5% commission, according to the report.

 Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, and Dr. Mehmet Oz speak at The 2022 Champions Of Jewish Values Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Jan. 20, 2022.

At least nine people wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Multiple shooters exited a vehicle in the Kensington area of the Pennsylvania city and began shooting, firing about 40 shots.

 Police tape is pictured at a crime scene after a deadly mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 5, 2022.

‘Dangerous poison’: Obama criticizes celebrities for sharing antisemitic posts online

Despite audience members shouting out "we miss you" and "we love you" when Mr. Obama took the stage, he managed to get his central point across.

 THEN-US PRESIDENT Barack Obama delivers a statement with then-secretary of state John Kerry at his side at the State Department, in 2016. The Biden administration position parrots similar statements by Obama administration officials.

'All hands on deck': Jewish orgs. on Pennsylvania battleground midterm

Jewish political groups see Pennsylvania as a key in the path to victory in the US midterm elections and are spending heavily on both Senate and House races.

 Signage for Democratic candidate for Governor Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor and US Senate candidate John Fetterman is pictured in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, US, October 31, 2022.

Dr. Oz will pay the price for his fabrications - opinion

In Mark, Jesus is quoted as saying, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” Farewell Dr. Oz. I hope the price you’ve paid for power is worth it.

 REPUBLICAN SENATE candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz delivers remarks at an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, last week.

GOP candidate Doug Mastriano's wife: 'We love Israel more than Jews'

Mastriano dismissed claims of antisemitism as "allegations from the left."

Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano greets supporters as Jenna Ellis, former legal advisor and counsel to former President Donald Trump, stands on stage during his primary night party at The Orchards in Chambersburg, Penn., May 17, 2022.