Mary Gay Scanlon

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon visited the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a large ICE detention facility in Pennsylvania, and expressed frustration over limited detainee access and concerns about labor practices and conditions. The facility, operated by The GEO Group under a county contract, houses over 1,600 detainees, many in low-security status.

House Republicans are promoting a campaign to portray Democratic candidates as leftist, using terms like 'communist caucus' to differentiate themselves and maintain their House majority. They advanced bills including a stock trades ban and voter ID requirements, which Democrats criticized as political tactics. The GOP also aims to use Democratic votes against key issues as campaign fodder.

House Republicans are emphasizing their contrast with Democrats, labeling them as part of a 'communist caucus' to sway voters ahead of the November elections. They aim to highlight Democratic candidates aligned with the 'Democratic Socialists of America' and criticize policies like voter ID mandates, which Democrats argue are politically motivated. The GOP also advanced bills restricting stock trades by members and linking them to voter ID requirements.

Trump administration officials joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to christen the T.S. Lone Star State, a new training vessel. The event highlighted efforts to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, including a contract for the U.S.S. Golden Defender, part of the Pentagon’s anti-missile defense system. Officials credited President Trump’s executive order 'Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance' for driving the renewed activity.

An alternative bill to make standard time permanent, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, is gaining support from doctors and lawmakers, opposing the recently House-passed Sunshine Protection Act that would make daylight saving time permanent. The key difference is the timing of sunrises and sunsets, with the alternative bill aligning mornings with natural light year-round. A 2025 poll shows most Americans oppose biannual clock changes, but preferences split between permanent daylight saving and standard time.

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate biannual clock changes. Proponents argue it would reduce disruptions and provide more evening sunlight, while critics warn of winter darkness and economic impacts on sectors like farming. The bill now moves to the Senate, with President Donald Trump and Florida Republicans supporting it.

The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with a 308-117 vote. The bill allows states to opt out if their legislatures act before enactment, but requires Senate approval to become law. Supporters argue it would provide more evening daylight for families and businesses, while opponents warn of darker winter mornings and safety concerns.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing financial consequences due to blocked donations from major financial institutions, despite not being convicted of any wrongdoing. The decision comes alongside a politicized indictment announced by the Trump Department of Justice. The SPLC is preparing for a legal fight against the US government.

Pennsylvania House Democrats show reluctance to endorse Sen. John Fetterman for re-election in 2028 due to his controversial stances, particularly his opposition to the Democratic Party's position on Israel and support for Donald Trump's policies. Fetterman faces internal criticism and potential challenges from fellow Democrats eyeing Senate bids.