New bill seeks to strengthen bribery statute following Menendez indictment
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment.
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment.
Two influencers in Philadelphia voice opinions on what the legislation, if signed into law, would mean for them.
The measure delays a partial government shutdown for at least another week while Congress tries to agree on long-term funding.
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
A deal has been reached for a continuing resolution that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8, congressional leaders said Sunday night.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
Magill is facing an uproar over her comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Students acknowledged rising tensions but said campus feels safe. Penn President Liz Magill testified Monday before a House committee about discrimination on campus.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Penn President Liz Magill is expected to testify in a Congressional antisemitism hearing in December.
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey has released reports looking into price gouging associated with rising food and necessity costs.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana secured the House speakership during Wednesday's fourth round of voting. Here's how local Congress members responded to the vote.
Representatives from the Delaware Valley react to Rep. Jim Jordan's failed second attempt to gain the U.S. House speakership.
A 2018 deadly car crash involving Nadine Menendez has been cited in a federal indictment as being tied to an alleged bribe.
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
Sens. Bob Casey and Cory Booker are calling for the resignation of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing federal bribery charges.
Mere hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open.
How officials managed the wildfires on Maui has come under scrutiny as the natural disaster becomes the deadliest in Hawaii's history as a state.
Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said the bill would make sure that the delivery of aid is accounted for and streamlined. It also seeks to establish a special envoy for the region.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom in the coming days, about two to three weeks earlier usually for cherry tree season.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The Philadelphia Phillies will open their season Friday, March 29 at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is set for 3:05 p.m.
Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom in the coming days, about two to three weeks earlier usually for cherry tree season.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom in the coming days, about two to three weeks earlier usually for cherry tree season.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
NBA officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia Wednesday that would've sent Kelly Oubre Jr. to the line for a chance to win the game.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
The Battleship New Jersey is now docked in South Philadelphia after it was towed down the Delaware River for the second time in less than a week on Wednesday.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
The winning $1.13 billion ticket was sold at a ShopRite down the Jersey Shore. Lottery officials are now waiting for the lucky winner to come forward, as customers congratulate whoever it was.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
Zeke Clark, 4, has a prosthetic leg after he was involved in a horrific lawnmower accident. His family said throwing out the first pitch is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance."
Wednesday started off dry but showers are going to filter in heading into the afternoon and evening - with all eyes on a potentially rainy home opener for Phillies
Two 14-year-olds were arrested for their role in a fire that started inside of a Newark, Delaware Acme grocery store. The damages from the fire are estimated to be about $250,000.
Virtual nurses generally focus on areas such as patient outreach and education, admissions and discharge instructions allowing their counterparts to be more hands-on at the bedside.
Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against nearly 20 pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for conspiring to inflate the price of insulin that's used to control blood sugar levels.
Once Alaha Abdul Faruq is done with medical school, she hopes to go back to Afghanistan and open up a clinic there to provide health care to communities.
The latest report from the Alzheimer's Association finds caregivers are facing increasing stress.
Michael Hutkin, a lifelong Phillies fan, was first inspired at Connie Mack Stadium and no, he didn't want to play baseball. He wanted to join a different crew.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a container ship hit a column on the bridge. Now the Port of Baltimore is closed and Philadelphia's port could see increased traffic.
A new study from finance website SmartAsset found a single person in Philadelphia would a salary of $92,726 per year, pre-tax, to live comfortably in the City of Brotherly Love.
Data from the federal government shows that an offshore wind power project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 turbines and be located 8.4 miles from shore at its closest point.
Mayor Reed Gusciora said he wrote a letter to Starbucks asking the company to keep its Trenton location open.
Tanya Hill-Holliday started out at a McDonald's in Baltimore, Maryland before going on to run 12 franchises in Pennsylvania.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a container ship hit a column on the bridge. Now the Port of Baltimore is closed and Philadelphia's port could see increased traffic.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail trains resumed normal service Tuesday morning after signal issues that caused major delays have been resolved.
Some lanes of Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown will be closed for PennDOT to implement safety upgrades.
Here's everything you need to know about road closures, parking and public transportation ahead of the 2024 BMW Love Run Philly Half Marathon.
It's pothole season in the northeast, and as springtime nears, efforts to fix the holes ramp up. Drivers in both South Jersey and Philadelphia are doing their best to swerve away from the issue.
NBA officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia Wednesday that would've sent Kelly Oubre Jr. to the line for a chance to win the game.
Psychiatrist Dr. Deanna Nobleza is the club's first-ever mental health director and one of several professionals on staff to help players and coaches manage the ups and downs of baseball.
Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Zeke Clark, 4, has a prosthetic leg after he was involved in a horrific lawnmower accident. His family said throwing out the first pitch is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance."
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a "good likelihood" that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason.
Eustace Wolfington said he wanted to help make a movie about Frances Cabrini that is universal, not a fairytale.
The incident allegedly occurred in February, when Swift was in Melbourne for her Eras Tour.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
From comedy shows at The Fillmore and Punch Line Philly to rocking out at City Winery Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley will be the place you'll want to stay this weekend.
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Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
Meet the Fanny Jackson Coppin School students who voice the theme song for the new PBS Kids series "Lyla in the Loop."
Legislation to make the Hershey Kiss the official candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is headed to the State Senate for consideration. Students from the Council Rock School District in Bucks County advocated for the Kiss, and were at the State Capitol in Harrisburg for the House vote.
Divers located two people unaccounted for after the bridge collapse in Baltimore, but debris from the bridge is making search efforts dangerous for rescue divers - work will shift to clearing the debris, Wakisha Bailey reports.
A few young Phillies fans might be missing work on Friday as the Fightins take on the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park - a day later due to rain in Thursday's forecast. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The Philadelphia animal shelter ACCT Philly is waiving adoption fees in an attempt to get pets adopted more quickly.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section, the reopening of Jim's Steaks on South Street and a rainy weather day - Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with the forecast from Andrew Kozak.