How The Partial Government Shutdown Is Playing Out And What To Expect As It Continues
A partial government shutdown remains in effect after funding expired for roughly a quarter of the federal government when the clock struck midnight on Saturday.
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A partial government shutdown remains in effect after funding expired for roughly a quarter of the federal government when the clock struck midnight on Saturday.
Democrats in Pennsylvania's state Senate say they'll introduce legislation to continue protections in individual health insurance plans sold in the state should the Affordable Care Act be permanently blocked in the courts.
Pennsylvania's top state senator is setting in motion a process to decide whether a Democrat meets residency requirements to serve in the chamber.
He just won a third term in the U.S. Senate by a landslide, so maybe it's no surprise that U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is hedging his bets on running for president in 2020.
A Democratic Socialist candidate, running for Pennsylvania state representative, is under fire for comments she made in a podcast, calling her constituents racist.
Local condemnation of the attempted bombing assault on Democratic officials and CNN was unanimous and bipartisan.
The chair of the Allegheny County Democratic Party says he was forced to resign over two social media posts, one that he posted a year ago and one that his wife posted in July.
Some Democratic state lawmakers want what they call a "window to justice" for children.
Former President Barack Obama's stops on the mid-term campaign trail will run through Philadelphia.
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell said he is "considering" a possible run for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential election.
Christine Hallquist will be the first transgender gubernatorial nominee for a major political party, CNN projects.
The emotional policy of separating children from their parents is also starting to divide Republicans and their allies as Democrats turn up the pressure.
Unlike his opponent, Conor Lamb, fellow Democrat Ray Linsenmayer is hardly a household name.
A Twitter spat has broken out between the West Virginia Republican Party chairwoman and a Democratic candidate for Congress that ended up with her questioning him for collecting a military pension.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will campaign with Democrat Conor Lamb in western Pennsylvania next week.
Congress has released a redacted, declassified memo that aims to counter GOP allegations that the FBI abused government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
Pennsylvania's House Democrats are the second political party to submit a proposed redraw of the state's congressional district boundaries in a high-stakes gerrymandering case.
When the state legislature failed to pass a redistricting bill by last Friday's Supreme Court deadline, two Republican leaders -- House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate President Joe Scarnati -- drew up their own plan and sent it on to the governor.
Citing national security concerns, Trump says he won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe, asks for revisions.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are approaching a court-imposed deadline to redraw the state's map of congressional districts that was thrown out on grounds it unfairly helped Republicans.
The House intelligence committee has voted to release a Democratic rebuttal to a GOP memo on the Russia investigation.
Some lawmakers doubt President Donald Trump's claim that a GOP-produced classified memo on FBI surveillance powers clears him in the Russia investigation.
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations.
The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday to re-open the government.
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has released a provocative new ad accusing Democrats of being "complicit" in the slayings of law enforcement officers by people in the U.S. illegally.
Employees and shoppers were evacuated on Saturday morning as Pennsylvania State Police investigated a bomb threat.
Beginning in March, travelers will be able to get non-stop, year-round flights to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
Some areas woke up to snow on Saturday morning, but for most places, it will taper off throughout the day.
A group of students at Duquesne University has grown frustrated with the lack of heat in their apartment.
Employees and shoppers were evacuated on Saturday morning as Pennsylvania State Police investigated a bomb threat.
Beginning in March, travelers will be able to get non-stop, year-round flights to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
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Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Watch as teams from Elizabeth Forward, The Kiski School, and Penn Trafford high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Elizabeth Forward, The Kiski School, and Penn Trafford high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Elizabeth Forward, The Kiski School, and Penn Trafford high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Elizabeth Forward, The Kiski School, and Penn Trafford high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Beginning in March, United Airlines will offer non-stop, year-round flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to LAX.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
