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Democratic socialists from Pa. and other states likely headed to Congress

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WASHINGTON — There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from a few Democratic strongholds, and several toppled seasoned incumbents in hard-fought primary campaigns. They are expected to win their elections on Nov. 3, and would join two democratic socialists already in the House. The progressive newcomers bring a new energy to the Democratic Party and ...

Intelligence spending hits record $109B

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(The Center Square) – Spending on the two U.S. intelligence budgets hit a record $109 billion in fiscal 2026 but still landed $6.5 billion below what the Trump administration requested, the largest shortfall in 14 years of figures published by ODNI. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Congress appropriated $78.1 billion to the National Intelligence Program for fiscal 2026. The Department of War put the Military Intelligence Program at $30.9 billion. Both figures, released Oct. 30, are the highest in their agencies' published series, according to a review by The ...

Shapiro and Garrity share trifecta priorities

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(The Center Square) – For more than a decade, Pennsylvania has had divided government as neither party has held the governor's mansion and majorities in both chambers at the same time. However, Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity have their sights set on what they would accomplish if given the trifecta. “With a Democratic trifecta in Harrisburg, I want you to know I will fight to raise wages,” Shapiro said during a rally in the Lehigh Valley on Saturday. “And the first bill that will reach my desk will be to raise the minimum wage to at least $15 an ...

Dark money, billionaire-connected cash flows into critical Pa. legislative races

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HARRISBURG — Big money is flowing into Pennsylvania’s legislative races as control of both chambers is up for grabs this Tuesday. It’s impossible to paint a complete picture of how much was spent on these races until after the election, when final campaign finance reports are filed. Still, Spotlight PA identified some notable findings from available information that illustrate the high stakes, as Pennsylvania Democrats mount a serious challenge to Republicans' long-running state Senate majority and defend their slim advantage in the House. Yass-connected donations Jeff Yass, a ...