Pat Toomey Optimistic About Republican Legislative Agenda In 2017
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he has high expectations about what Republicans can accomplish once Donald Trump takes office in January.
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Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he has high expectations about what Republicans can accomplish once Donald Trump takes office in January.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's meeting with leaders in the technology industry and a list of celebrities urging the presidential electors to deny Trump the Presidency. He spoke with mystery guest Taylor Hicks at 7:20, comedian and the host of Cash Cab, Ben Bailey, at 8:00 and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20 about his legislative expectations for the new year.
Rich discussed Democrats trying to swing the election by swaying electors not to vote for Donald Trump, Joy Behar's political commentary about the Constitution and Donald Trump's remark about 'no chain of command'. He also discussed interest rate increases, sanctuary cities and more. Rich gave away tickets to Rogue One at 5:20pm.
Pat Toomey called sanctuary cities a threat to the residents of Pennsylvania and hopes Donald Trump will crack down on them.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's deal with Carrier to keep some jobs in Indiana, a man arrested for vandalizing cars after the election and whether Wham's 'Last Christmas' is a Christmas song. He talked with economist Chris Butler about the deal reached with Carrier at 7:00, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 to preview the Eagles game against the Bengals, and Face the Nation's John Dickerson at 8:20 about Donald Trump considering Mitt Romney for the position of Secretary of State.
Pat Toomey expressed his surprise Donald Trump won the White House, but sees the electoral outcome as an opportunity for Republicans.
Chris reviewed the reaction to Donald Trump's election victory by President Obama and the media as well as the mounting protests against the President-elect across the country. He talked with Guy Ciarrocchi from the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry at 7:00 about Donald Trump's voter turnout in Pennsylvania and Senator Pat Toomey at 8:00 about his election victory on Tuesday.
Chris reviewed Donald Trump's over Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, speaking with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20, AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics at 7:20, Ted Cruz's campaign manager Jeff Roe at 8:00 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:20.
Toomey beat out Democratic challenger Katie McGinty.
Senator Pat Toomey did cast his vote for Donald Trump.
Ed Rendell says Pat Toomey made a mistake not coming out clearly for or against Donald Trump, and it could cost him the Senate election.
The race between Democrat Katie McGinty and Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is now regarded as the nation's most expensive Senate campaign ever.
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey made a campaign stop at the Court Diner in Media, Delaware County on Monday where he quickly turned his attention to his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty.
Pat Toomey says the latest revelations from the FBI could spell trouble for Hillary Clinton.
Former State Senator Bruce Marks alleges the Democrats may try to commit voter fraud to defeat Donald Trump and Pat Toomey.
Republican Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says Pat Toomey is one of the best in the Senate and should be re-elected.
Chris discussed last night's Senate debate between Pat Toomey and Katie McGinty at Temple University, President Obama reading 'mean Tweets' on Jimmy Kimmel and former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane being sentenced to 10 months in prison following a conviction on corruption charges.
A pair of homes were vandalized in Zionsville, Pa. near the residence of Senator Pat Toomey in Lehigh County.
Jake Tapper says he thinks Democrats feel optimistic about their chances in next month's elections.
It's expected the state of the presidential race will figure prominently in some of the discussion.
Senator Toomey ducked into several classrooms at Belmont Charter School for a lively exchange with students.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst expressed her support for the re-election of Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania.
Chris discussed the Senatorial debate between Pat Toomey & Katie McGinty, President Obama's surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and expectations for the next debate moderated by Chris Wallace. He also discussed Melania Trump's interview with Anderson Cooper, low ratings for Sunday Night Football and companies using Clinton fundraisers to lobby for the State Department. Chris spoke with Radio Host and Author Eric Metaxas about Christians voting for Donald Trump at 8:20.
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey faced off against Democratic challenger Katie McGinty in the first of two debates on Monday.
The Philadelphia Inquirer has endorsed Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate in her race against Senator Pat Toomey.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer temperatures Monday before rain moves through later this week.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer temperatures Monday before rain moves through later this week.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
A man was shot in the back near the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police said.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs, cats and even two rabbits that were rescued from a dirty and overcrowded home in Lancaster County.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is gearing up to honor those living with and those impacted by lung cancer and diseases at their annual LUNG FORCE Walk. Survivor Tamika Reddy and Kate Veiga with the American Lung Association joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the importance of this year's event at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost hundreds of dollars in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge. Experts say those losses can mean the difference between building savings and falling deeper into debt.
Monday is the pick of the week in the Delaware Valley with bright, sunny skies and high temperatures in the 70s around the region. More clouds move in on Tuesday, but the NEXT big weather change is tracking several rounds of rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, is due in federal court Monday. Prosecutors say he's expected to be arraigned on at least two charges, including using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal law enforcement officer.
King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom will arrive in the U.S. Monday for a four-day visit marking America's 250th anniversary. The king is set to make a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress, making him the second British monarch in history to do so.