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Trump Refuses to Criticize Far-Right Supporter Laura Loomer Amid Concerns from Republican Allies about Her Influence

Loomer, who once declared herself a “proud Islamophobe,” has a long history of promoting ugly and extreme conspiracies. She recently posted a racist attack against Vice President Kamala Harris on X.

Pennsylvania’s polling place lookup tool has errors that could frustrate voters

The errors — which users encounter when they search for their municipality and street name — affect as many as 85,000 of the state’s 8.9 million voters, a Votebeat and Spotlight PA analysis found.

In Swing States, Harris Touts Republican Endorsements While Trump Leans Into Incendiary Rhetoric

Both Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, have deemed Trump a fundamental threat to American values and democracy.

Young Women Are More Liberal Than They’ve Been in Decades, a Gallup Analysis Finds

The share of young women who hold liberal views on the environment, abortion, race relations and gun laws has also also jumped by double digits.

Governor Josh Shapiro Endorses Anand Patel in Bucks County’s District 18 State House Race

Patel’s opponent, Republican incumbent K.C. Tomlinson, recently voted against a bill that would have provided free lunches to K-12 students in public schools.

Bucks County Democrats Respond to the Harris-Trump Debate

We asked 11 Democrats from across the county 5 questions after the debate. Here's their take on what might turn out to be the most consequential debate since John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon in 1960.

Kamala Harris Gives Abortion Rights Advocates the Debate Answer They’ve Longed for in Philadelphia

Vice President Harris gave a forceful defense of abortion rights during her presidential debate with Republican Donald Trump.

AP-NORC/USAFacts Poll: Republicans Are More Likely to Trust Trump Than Official Election Results

“I trust Donald Trump, not the government,” said a 38-year-old Republican from Gulfport, Mississippi. “That’s it.”

Little Debate That Pennsylvania Is Key to Victory in November as Harris and Trump Prep for Philly Showdown

No Democrat has won the White House without Pennsylvania since 1948.

Voting Rights Groups in Pennsylvania Record Another Victory in Case Over Provisional Ballots

The Commonwealth Court ruling says Butler County voters whose mail ballots were rejected were entitled to have their provisional ballots counted.

Russian Interference Is in the News Again. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Considering how David Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson loved to denounce and mock the idea of Russian interference in American politics as the “Russia Hoax,” it’s incredibly entertaining to watch them all describe themselves as victims of a Russian influence operation.

Trump Threatens to Jail Adversaries in Escalating Rhetoric Ahead of Pivotal Debate

Trump's message represents his latest threat to use the office of the presidency to exact retribution if he wins a second term.

Senator Bob Casey Meets with Bucks County Family to Discuss Legislation Helping Families with Children with Disabilities

Senator Casey met with Feasterville's Chris and Maggie Dunham and their son Will to talk about how he can continue to be a leader in Congress who supports families like theirs.

GOP Lawsuits Set the Stage for State Challenges if Trump Loses the Election

“For four years, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have been scheming to sow distrust in our elections and undermine our democracy so they can cry foul when they lose,” said Harris campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon.

In Bucks County, Democracy Dies in Silence: PA State House Election Forum on Education Canceled Due to Lack of Candidate Participation

Only one Republican and five Democrats agreed to participate. The remaining candidates vying to represent 10 House seats apparently couldn’t be bothered.
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