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Politics · United StatesAhmed Moor Launches Senate Bid Against John Fetterman
Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer born in Gaza, has announced a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Fetterman in 2028. Moor's campaign is positioned as a progressive challenge to Fetterman's stance on Israel and the war in Gaza.
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Politics · United StatesWatchdog alleges Scott Presler violated Pennsylvania campaign finance law
A complaint filed by Public Citizen alleges conservative activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action failed to register as a Pennsylvania PAC or disclose spending during a 2025 campaign against judicial retention. The state Department of State confirmed receiving the complaint but did not comment on investigations.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania governor signs order restricting data center development
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on 18 August 2026 imposing new restrictions on data center development, including local approval requirements and removal from fast-track permitting. The move reverses his earlier support for such projects and follows bipartisan opposition to their environmental and energy impacts.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania law bypasses court ruling on Proctor family mineral rights
Pennsylvania passed a law in July 2026 to overturn a 2025 court ruling that awarded mineral rights under state land to the Proctor family trust. The law, backed by the gas industry, may affect up to 1 million acres and has prompted constitutional challenges from the trust.
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