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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wears a pendant in support of freeing hostages being held by Hamas home, before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to a joint meeting of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

National Politics

John Fetterman says he will be open-minded as he meets with Trump’s nominees. Here’s who he’s met with so far.

John Fetterman has met with some of Trump's nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. Fetterman says he is committed to keeping an open mind as he considers Trump's pick for top cabinet roles.

Fallon Roth

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, arrives for a meeting with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

National Politics

The fate of Trump’s cabinet picks remains unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in the Senate

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D., Philadelphia) introduced and championed legislation that will provide state grants for solar panels on Pennsylvania schools.

Spotlight PA

The Trump admin could make Pennsylvania’s clean-energy projects less environmentally friendly

Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA, Spotlight PA

Vaccine pioneer Stanley A. Plotkin, an emeritus professor of virology at Wistar Institute, is among the Philadelphia-based scientists gathering with other experts to determine how best to protect public health during the second Trump administration.

Health

Philly scientists brace for a fight over vaccines and health policy with the Trump administration

Alison McCook

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal prisoners.

Nation & World

Joe Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Donald Trump can resume executions

Will Weissert and Darlene Superville, Associated Press

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