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November saw the biggest monthly private sector job losses in 2 1/2 years, driven by small businesses that are grinding to make it in this economy. We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.

This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro was joined by lawmakers and advocates in Allegheny County to highlight childcare investments secured in the #PAbudget These investments will help Pennsylvania recruit & retain childcare workers, expand access to quality care & so much more.

2/ The administration’s move to close these offices just cedes yet more of the information space to them. It's not only a strategic own-goal but ignores the ruling of a federal judge. Congress must not let this stand.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov' statement on the Trump admin's national security strategy:

I'm proud that @usprogressives.bsky.social has endorsed my bill to update the centuries-old Insurrection Act and rein in Presidential power. Learn more: deluzio.house.gov/media/press-...

Here in Pittsburgh, we’re taking old abandoned spaces and turning them into affordable housing and parks – creating thousands of jobs and expanding economic opportunity. Pittsburgh is on the rise – and the Esplanade project is a big reason why.

Republicans don’t deserve to be in power.

Straight from DOD Inspector General’s Signalgate report: This behavior is not just unprofessional—it’s dangerous. Hegseth must resign NOW.

RFK Jr. is a completely unqualified conspiracy theorist who is putting newborn babies at risk. The reckless decision to end a proven vaccine recommendation has no scientific basis. This guy has got to go.

More 2026 news: Kofi Osei, a stalwart opponent of water privatization and Democratic Towamencin supervisor, is running against GOP state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick. Her exurban Philly district will likely be a closely watched as Democrats try to flip the upper chamber.

Musk and Medvedev remain unavailable for comment about other federal states, such as the Russian Federation and the United States of America.

The new National Security Strategy is a propaganda document, designed to be widely read. It is also a performative suicide. Hard to think of another great power ever abdicating its influence so quickly and so publicly. It will be worth following the reactions around the world, not just in Europe.

Prime Minister of Poland. 🇵🇱

“Home for the Holidays” was a blast this year as always! It was pleasure taking part in the parade, and to sing along side the Holly Jollies for the first time! 🎄 🎵

The only time Article 5 of the NATO Treaty was invoked was to defend us, not for us to defend Europe. European soldiers and civilians died fighting with us and working next to us in Afghanistan. Europe was not attacked on September 11, 2001.

This week, Trump quietly released his National Security Strategy. It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world. Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.

My message to Senate Republicans: When you choose bad nominees, you pay a price. Just look at Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The right-wing Supreme Court majority has once again shredded its credibility by rubber-stamping a racially gerrymandered map in Texas. Republicans know the extremists can only win by cheating. The people of California and beyond will prevent that from happening.

MAJOR UPDATE: Speaker Mike Johnson is working behind closed doors to strip IVF coverage for all active duty members of the military. Will the self-proclaimed "Father of IVF" Donald Trump swoop in to save it?

Because if you’re putting in the time to give our kids an opportunity to succeed, you should be paid for it.

We’re doubling down on the progress we’ve made to get more teachers in our classrooms by securing an additional $10 million increase for student teacher stipends – bringing our total investment to $30 million.

Statement from Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov on Rwanda and the DRC signing a joint declaration recommitting to the Washington Accords:

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month! When shopping for kids this holiday season, prioritize safety: 🎁 Check for age-appropriate labels 🎁 Avoid toys with small parts for kids under 3 🎁 Ensure no sharp edges or toxic materials. Spread joy, not accidents!

This Pentagon Inspector General report on Pete Hegseth’s abuse of Signal is clear: his “actions created a risk to operational security that could have resulted in failed US mission objectives and potential harm to US pilots.” Unacceptable.

We need a full, bipartisan investigation by the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to get to the bottom of this and find out exactly what happened—and who needs to be held to accountable.

Donald Trump and his extremist enablers have gutted offices that hold officials accountable for unlawful raids. Their misinformation machine is parroting falsehoods about arrests. American citizens are being arrested and detained—and Congress can’t stand by idly.

Just checking in with some of our youngest Pennsylvanians.

Protect health care. End the chaos. Vote @aftynbehn.bsky.social.

Schmitt’s argument is unintentionally revealing. The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations. If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.

A "Full and Complete" Trump Pardon to Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of flooding our country with 400 tons of cocaine in a violent and deadly drug-trafficking conspiracy that has impacted countless American lives.

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Not feeling the Christmas spirit with these sky-high prices? These PA representatives have backed Trump’s tariff chaos. Here’s where to air your grievances this Festivus!

Digging out from the snow? Be sure to pace yourself or ask for help. Here's some safety tips from PEMA: ✅ Pace yourself ✅ Dress in loose-fitting layers ✅ Take breaks ✅ Let someone know you're shoveling ✅ Push snow ❌ Only lift snow ❌ Forget to hydrate

I’m so incredibly proud to have the endorsement of my union, the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers Local 400! My 15 years as a teacher have shown me what our public schools need to thrive, and I'll use that expertise in Harrisburg to fight for what's best for our kids.

Electric bills are going up twice as fast as inflation. So why is the Trump Admin cancelling energy projects that'll create jobs and get more power to the grid to lower prices? I'm pushing to get energy costs under control.

3/ Yet through programs like PEPFAR, the US has made tremendous strides in saving millions of lives and combating infectious disease. We must maintain and build on that important work—not reject it or actively sabotage it like this administration is doing.

2/ Trump and Republicans' neglect of global health is shameful and only harms American lives and interests. The AIDS epidemic persists in the US and around the world. Nearly 41 million people are living with HIV and there are more than a million new infections each year.

For years the US has observed World AIDS Day to raise awareness/promote efforts to combat the epidemic. Today, as if sweeping aid cuts/attacks on the global health system weren't enough, the admin is showing again it doesn't care about helping the world's most vulnerable or protecting global health

It’s Election Day in Tennessee, and we know: The power is with the people. If you live in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, head to IWillVote.com to make sure you know when and where to vote today.

Why haven’t Republicans done a damn thing to make your life more affordable? The extremists are focused on all the wrong things, like trying to start a war in Venezuela. These people have been a complete disaster.

TN-07, today is the day. Let’s send Aftyn Behn to Congress! If you want a champion who is dedicated to fighting for you and not Donald Trump, get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social now.

NEW: We just cut taxes for 940,000 Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth – creating the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit that will put $193 million back in hardworking folks' pockets. Take a look to find out how much you could be getting back. ⬇️ youtu.be/tqo1LyZ3P-4

With rising costs hitting families statewide, the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will provide targeted relief to those who need it most. The new online tool makes it easy to see how this credit could support your budget and your future. Learn more at buff.ly/iwAPyzH

Trump’s tariffs continue to be the dumbest – and strangest – economic policy in decades.

As the holiday season gets underway, the one thing Trump and Republicans are delivering are higher prices. Electricity costs have gone up 11%. Health care costs are doubling or even tripling. They lied about lowering costs and the American people are paying for it.

While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.

ANOTHER threat against an Indiana Republican who opposes redistricting Sen. Mike Bohacek says his family received "threats of a bomb placed at our home"

As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration. popular.info/p/jared-kush...

Diplomats face an uphill battle to reconcile Russian and Ukrainian “red lines” as a renewed U.S.-led push to end the war gathers steam, with Ukrainian officials attending talks in the U.S. over the weekend and Washington officials expected in Moscow early this week. https://to.pbs.org/4ivFOmk