Scoop: Shapiro boosted Republican to retaliate against fellow Dem, ally says in recording The claim could could hurt Shapiro if he runs for president in 2028, as many expect. Axios · May 3
Building trades unions emerge as a key ally of tech giants in push for AI data centers Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker The Independent UK · May 2
Former Democrats and Republicans Pennsylvania Governors Urge Lawmakers to Protect Josh Shapiro's Family All five living former Pennsylvania governors urged state leaders Monday to make Gov. Josh Shapiro's safety a nonpartisan priority, days after Treasurer Stacy Garrity refused to approve more than $1 million in security payments tied to the governor's private residence. Latin Times · Apr 27
Pennsylvania treasurer says 'no' to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro's home Pennsylvania’s treasurer is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro The Independent UK · Apr 23
Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion The Independent UK · Apr 20
World Cup host city to offer free train travel to fans after New Jersey transport row New Jersey announced last week that fans will have to pay $150 (£111) return fare from central New York to the MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches The Independent UK · Apr 20
The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too Would-be first ladies and first gentlemen already are building public profiles — some with vigorous enthusiasm. Axios · Apr 19
Moment Pennsylvania Governor is almost hit by falling backdrop This is the moment Gov. Josh Shapiro was almost hit by a falling backdrop mid-speech. The Independent UK · Apr 10
‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midterms Leading party figures gather at the National Action Network convention in New York to strategize for midterm elections The Guardian - US · Apr 9
At the Races: Taxes on the trail Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s… Roll Call · Apr 9
Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation. Axios · Apr 5
Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions Democrats weighing runs for the White House want to forget many of the positions they took in 2020. Axios · Apr 5
These 5 underperforming Republicans are teetering on a cliff’s edge. Trump’s tanking approval could push them over ANALYSIS: The handful is either too anonymous for voters to know who they are or too caustic for their constituents. Eric Garcia warns that they might be swept up in a blue-wave midterms. The Independent UK · Mar 31
Some Dems' 2028 strategy: a straight, white, Christian man Some top Dems fret that parts of the electorate won't support a woman or non-white man for president. Axios · Mar 29
Axios · Mar 22 Dems eyeing White House lean into their childhood traumas Potential 2028 contenders are documenting their resentments, family chaos and fights with parents.
The Independent UK · Mar 22 Democrats pivot from Trump to take on Vance as 2028 frontrunner The focus on Vance is not unusual for a vice president widely seen as a potential future nominee
The Mary Sue · Mar 16 ‘Wildly incompetent’: Gov. Josh Shapiro flames Pete Hegseth’s leadership Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro commented on President Donald Trump’s war on Iran in an interview podcast with Pod Save America. Shapiro did not hold his criticisms back—of Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, or the war in general.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 State trooper shot and killed during traffic stop leaves behind wife and young daughter Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in O’Connor’s honor
The Times of India · Mar 9 Pennsylvania cop shot dead in routine traffic stop; suspect later shoots himself A routine traffic stop turned deadly Sunday night when Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Tim O’Connor was shot and killed by a driver, authorities confirmed. The shooter later died by suicide.
Roll Call · Mar 5 At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.
Fortune · Mar 1 Your utility bills keep going up. Here's everyone you can blame—AI data centers included Utilities announce hundreds of billions in spending as data centers boom and ratepayers' costs rise.
Axios · Feb 24 Behind the Curtain: AI's biggest threats Almost everywhere else, the vast majority are indifferent, pessimistic — even downright dystopian.
Axios · Feb 22 Dems eyeing 2028 tap the brakes on AI data centers A growing voter revolt signals how the politics of AI are evolving almost as rapidly as the technology.
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Bird flu is spreading again and appearing at egg producing farms. Could it lead to another rise in egg prices? More than four million birds were affected at commercial egg-layer sites in Pennsylvania this week