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PHILADELPHIA- U.S. Senator David McCormick hosted the inaugural Pennsylvania Red Tape Dialogues last week at Temple University in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing together C-suite executives, small business owners, policy experts, and federal/state regulators to identify and eliminate burdensome government regulations. (credit Sen. McCormick's office)

McCormick takes on Pennsylvania’s red tape, one binder at a time

Salena Zito · October 26, 2026 4:08 pm

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Another 2026 polling wrinkle

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

The logic behind Trump’s ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’ appeal

President Donald Trump touches his ear as he talks about the noise from the new ballroom construction before a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The closing economic pitch Republicans are too scared to make

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Trump and the MAGA enthusiasm strategy

Rep. Paul Ryan assailed Obamacare in his Republican convention speech. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

New Obama phrase: ‘If the president loses’

Paul Bedard August 30, 2012 4:00 am

Pew: Just in time, GOP warms to Romney

Paul Bedard August 30, 2012 4:00 am

Barack Obama waves after his inaugural address during his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Forward: Construction starts on Inauguration stage

Paul Bedard August 30, 2012 4:00 am

NRA cheers ‘Catholic deerhunter’ Ryan

NRA cheers ‘Catholic deerhunter’ Ryan

Paul Bedard August 29, 2012 4:00 am

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Romney’s the nominee, but the Senate would drive his agenda

Philip Klein August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Fuel gauge

Obama’s deadly car tax

Michelle Malkin August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Despite rising concerns with the law, Democrats led by House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi are fighting changes to Obamacare. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Obamacare shock: College insurance prices soar

Paul Bedard August 29, 2012 4:00 am

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: Senate Republican Candidate, Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Cruz calls ‘golf courses’ rumor a distraction from sovereignty debate

Sean Higgins August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands on stage with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao ahead of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 26, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene on August 27 and will hold its first full-day session on August 28 as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens disruptions due to its proximity to the Florida peninsula. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

McConnell: Obama prepping for PGA, not presidency

Paul Bedard August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Trace Adkins unveils GOP theme: ‘Tough People Do’

Paul Bedard August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Dennis Hastert, center, with former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, right, in a photo posted on Hastert's Twitter account.

Speaker Hastert joins the Twitter universe

Paul Bedard August 29, 2012 4:00 am

Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Big boy (and girl) night

Cal Thomas August 29, 2012 4:00 am