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Government shutdown continues with Senate set to vote on Day 3

Government shutdown continues with Senate set to vote on Day 3

Updated 31m ago Senate expected to vote again Friday afternoon Senate Minority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2, 2025. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The Senate is expected to...

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Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate and more top headlines

Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate and more top headlines

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate 2....

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Q&A of the Day – How Many People Are Moving Due to Politics?
Responsible gaming is at the heart of Pennsylvania’s thriving gaming industry | Opinion

Responsible gaming is at the heart of Pennsylvania’s thriving gaming industry | Opinion

By Bill Miller As Americans are projected to wager more than $30 billion nationwide on this NFL season, Pennsylvania will match legal sports betting growth with equally rigorous responsible gaming programs that empower players to stay informed and...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
How federal workers in Pennsylvania are affected by the government shutdown

How federal workers in Pennsylvania are affected by the government shutdown

By Ariana Perez-Castells, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, and federal workers are among the first to bear the brunt. The current shutdown could look different from those of the past....

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Wrongful Death Claims in Bensalem: What Families Need to Know About Legal Rights

Wrongful Death Claims in Bensalem: What Families Need to Know About Legal Rights

Losing a loved one in an accident leaves families facing unimaginable grief. When a death occurs because of another party’s negligence, the law in Pennsylvania provides avenues for holding responsible parties accountable. Wrongful death claims...

Owner:  Clay Mansell
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to political agenda and get better access to federal money

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to political agenda and get better access to federal money

WASHINGTON — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump's political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the...

Owner:  Elizabeth Murphy Burns & John Murphy
Former Iowa superintendent detained by ICE may face legal action from Pa. school district

Former Iowa superintendent detained by ICE may face legal action from Pa. school district

A former Iowa superintendent who was detained by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement could become the subject of legal action by a school system in Pennsylvania where he used to work, the school system said in a release this week. Ian...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Esmark Appoints Jack Biegalski CEO of Esmark Steel Group, Alvarez to Lead Esmark International
<![CDATA[RISE Dispensary Opens 19th Pennsylvania Location in Lebanon]]>

<![CDATA[RISE Dispensary Opens 19th Pennsylvania Location in Lebanon]]>

In a recent press release, RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain that is owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb), disclosed that the company would be opening their newest location on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Lebanon,...

Owner:  Mike Hennessy Jr.
Millcreek is stuck in 1803 - it is time for government to change 
Des Moines board considers legal action over Roberts’ hire

Des Moines board considers legal action over Roberts’ hire

by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 3, 2025 Des Moines School Board President Jackie Norris at board meeting earlier this week. The Des Moines School Board will meet this morning to consider legal action related to the district’s former superintendent who...

Owner:  José Feliciano & Behdad Eghbali, Charlesbank Capital Partners & United Arab Emirates Government
Election officials: School director among most contested position

Election officials: School director among most contested position

Submitted photo Mifflin County Elections Director Paula Hoffman uses her signature to demonstrate the new electronic poll books. LEWISTOWN — With the municipal election fast approaching, scheduled for Nov. 4, it is important for the community to...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
A top-down look at fall’s political landscape

A top-down look at fall’s political landscape

I don’t often veer from my local wheelhouse to opine on topics that are better left to those with more expertise and better credentials than mine; however, recent events on a national level deserve a bit of my attention, along with my thoughts...

Owner:  David Cook & Spencer McKnight
Universities asked to commit to Trump’s political priorities

Universities asked to commit to Trump’s political priorities

WASHINGTON -- The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump's political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the...

Owner:  Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens
Trump memo sets 15% cap on international students at US colleges
A law to protect abortion clinics is being used against Palestinian supporters

A law to protect abortion clinics is being used against Palestinian supporters

Mary Ziegler, a contributing writer to Globe Ideas, is a professor of law at the University of California, Davis, and the author of Personhood: The New Civil War Over Reproduction. This week, the Trump administration announced that it was bringing...

Owner:  John W. Henry
Trump offers 9 elite universities more funds if they adopt his political agenda

Trump offers 9 elite universities more funds if they adopt his political agenda

The White House has a new pitch for America’s top universities: More funding, but with strings attached. The Trump administration has sent a proposed agreement to nine elite schools — including MIT, Dartmouth, the University of Pennsylvania, USC,...

Owner:  Purie Family
Governor Shapiro signs order to ensure Pennsylvanians' access to vaccines

Governor Shapiro signs order to ensure Pennsylvanians' access to vaccines

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WOLF) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new executive order on Wednesday at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia aimed at safeguarding vaccine access for Pennsylvanians. Surrounded by health leaders, clinicians, and...

Owner:  Smith Family
Legal Experts Call Trump’s Response To The Shutdown ‘Extremely Alarming’

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