Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping

President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."

• May 13

Dems enter homestretch in fight to succeed Dwight Evans as primary nears

As the May 19 Pennsylvania primary nears, momentum is picking up in the race to succeed Rep. Dwight Evans in the 3rd Congressional District.

• May 12

Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran

President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

• May 12

Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse

The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.

• May 12

Doug Mastriano nominated to serve as ambassador to Slovakia

President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.

• May 12

David Wecht, Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice, leaves Democratic Party

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.

• May 11

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"

President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.

• May 11

City Council goes after school board members after controversial facilities vote

One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.

• May 7

Philly City Council's "ICE Out" bills become law, limiting cooperation with ICE

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.

• May 7

Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions

Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."

• May 7

Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge

A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.

• May 7

Pennsylvania lawmakers consider suspending gas tax as prices keep climbing

Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.

• May 6

Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.

• May 6

Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional

A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.

• May 5

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says

The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.

• May 4

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