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Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so
Read full article: Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do soAnother major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism.
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Read full article: The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and FloridaA handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trumpโs political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House.
Under the new Trump administration, this yearโs Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor
Read full article: Under the new Trump administration, this yearโs Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenorPresident Donald Trump has signed a slew of policies aimed at wiping transgender people out of government records, sports and even history.
Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history
Read full article: Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US historyCivil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders are sharply rebuking President Donald Trump for his order targeting the Smithsonian Institution.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring electionWisconsinโs spring election Tuesday for state Supreme Court, state schools chief and a proposed constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting will be the first major indication of the stateโs political climate since Donald Trump recaptured the White House.
Auburn's Pearl says his March Madness call for hostage release was about 'survival,' not politics
Read full article: Auburn's Pearl says his March Madness call for hostage release was about 'survival,' not politicsAuburn coach Bruce Pearl says he wasnโt mixing politics with sports last week when he called for the release of an American hostage in Gaza.
How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again
Read full article: How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics againPresident Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.
Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Read full article: Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got hereLong-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a global trade war โ all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.
Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
Read full article: Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate districtDemocrat James Andrew Malone has narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a stretch of Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities.
Trump campaign manager sues the Daily Beast over stories on how much he earned
Read full article: Trump campaign manager sues the Daily Beast over stories on how much he earnedA manager of President Donald Trump's successful 2024 campaign is suing the Daily Beast for defamation for its stories on how much he earned.
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Read full article: You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0Answering for America has become an increasingly delicate experience under Trump 2.0, a dozen U.S. citizens in other countries have told The Associated Press in recent weeks.
2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
Read full article: 2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directionsDuring the first Trump administration, many journalists worried most about being called โfake news.โ.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race
Read full article: Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court raceAbortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Read full article: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwideNew Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote.
Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness
Read full article: Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessnessVoters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special electionsVoters in two Pennsylvania state legislative districts will elect new members in special elections Tuesday.
Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foes
Read full article: Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foesDemocratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to voters.
'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos
Read full article: 'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida LatinosReaction in South Florida to President Donald Trumpโs immigration crackdown has been far more muted than in his first term.
CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit
Read full article: CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuitAs CBS' parent company considers settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against โ60 Minutes,โ Americaโs storied newsmagazine is pulling no punches in its coverage of the new administration.
Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats
Read full article: Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger DemocratsDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
Read full article: Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hoursPresident Donald Trump says he was โbeing a little bit sarcasticโ when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours โ and before he even took office.
Trump pledges to 'expel rogue actors' in political speech at Justice Department
Read full article: Trump pledges to 'expel rogue actors' in political speech at Justice DepartmentPresident Donald Trump used a visit to the Justice Department on Friday to air a litany of grievances about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his political career.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?
Read full article: Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting Republican lawmakers in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approaches
Read full article: Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approachesArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes have adopted sharply different approaches to handling Donald Trumpโs return to the White House.
In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off
Read full article: In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-offPresident Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, โYou canโt really watch the stock market.โ.
Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
Read full article: Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power splitVoters in a Minnesota House district at the center of a post-election drama have decisively chosen Democrat David Gottfried in a race that leaves control of the House tied.
Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests
Read full article: Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guestsMichelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.
Washington Post columnist quits after her opinion piece criticizing owner Jeff Bezos is rejected
Read full article: Washington Post columnist quits after her opinion piece criticizing owner Jeff Bezos is rejectedA columnist who has worked at the Washington Post since 1984 quit on Monday, after she said the publisher Will Lewis killed her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' edict that the newspaper's editorial section concentrate on issues of personal liberties and the free market.
EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit says
Read full article: EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit saysA nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of improperly freezing its account.
Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
Read full article: Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistanceAt 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's special state House election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's special state House electionVoters in Minnesota will choose a new representative in a heavily Democratic state House district at the center of a post-Election Day drama to control the chamber.
North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agendaNorth Carolina Republicans who are resolved to promote President Donald Trumpโs agenda want to compel the new Democratic governor to aid the president's immigration policy.
Elon Musk's PAC is running ads touting Trump's accomplishments โ and his
Read full article: Elon Musk's PAC is running ads touting Trump's accomplishments โ and hisTech billionaire Elon Musk has refired the political action committee he spent heavily on in supporting Donald Trumpโs 2024 campaign, this time with the groupโs first television advertisement, one lauding the first six weeks of the administration, where he is working as a close adviser to the president.
California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives
Read full article: California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressivesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Read full article: Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for TrumpVeterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government.
A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Read full article: A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court raceA group backed by billionaire Elon Musk is behind a new set of deceptive attack ads and text messages targeting voters just weeks ahead of the election for a seat on Wisconsinโs Supreme Court.
Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budget
Read full article: Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budgetA handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Vance promotes Trump's 'whole government' immigration crackdown during visit to US-Mexico border
Read full article: Vance promotes Trump's 'whole government' immigration crackdown during visit to US-Mexico borderVice President JD Vance has visited the U.S.-Mexico border to showcase how arrests for illegal crossings have fallen sharply under President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin audit of Trump win finds not a single voting machine error
Read full article: Wisconsin audit of Trump win finds not a single voting machine errorA new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to Ukraine
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to UkraineThe first time Donald Trump spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he tried to pressure Ukraineโs new leader to dig up dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties'
Read full article: Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties'The billionaire owner of The Washington Post is directing its opinion section to defend personal liberties and the free market in a shift that prompted the editor of that page to resign.
The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose him
Read full article: The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose himConservatives who filled a ballroom a few blocks from the White House have lamented that the United States is abandoning the fundamental ideals that forged a great nation.
The young techies behind DOGE are a lightning rod for criticism but also a youth magnet for the GOP
Read full article: The young techies behind DOGE are a lightning rod for criticism but also a youth magnet for the GOPA group of young engineers is playing a vital role in billionaire Trump adviser Elon Muskโs effort to slash the federal bureaucracy through his Department of Government Efficiency.
Democratic governors balance whether to fight or pacify after Trump threatens one of their own
Read full article: Democratic governors balance whether to fight or pacify after Trump threatens one of their ownPresident Donald Trumpโs real-time confrontation with Maineโs governor over transgender athletes captured the conundrum many Democratic governors are facing in the Republicanโs second term.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
Read full article: Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdPresident Donald Trump says โnobody has ever seen anythingโ like his administrationโs sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government.
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards
Read full article: Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image AwardsFormer Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during President Donald Trumpโs tenure.
Group backed by Musk pours money into ads on behalf of GOP candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Read full article: Group backed by Musk pours money into ads on behalf of GOP candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court raceA conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is getting involved in a race that will determine the political direction of the highest court in one of the countryโs most important presidential battleground states.
Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order
Read full article: Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI orderPresident Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd.
Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America
Read full article: Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of AmericaPresident Donald Trump says his administration will continue to restrict The Associated Press' access to cover presidential events until the news agency goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
Senators ask Trump's Labor Department nominee where her allegiance would lie
Read full article: Senators ask Trump's Labor Department nominee where her allegiance would lieMembers of a Senate committee grilled Labor Secretary-designate Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Wednesday about her past support of pro-union legislation, her position on raising the federal minimum wage and her willingness to disagree with President Donald Trump.
Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting
Read full article: Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meetingU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany and says โseeing it up close in person really drives home what unspeakable evil was committed.โ.
Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speech
Read full article: Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speechVice President JD Vance has delivered an unmistakable message in his first foreign policy speech.
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
Read full article: Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric AdamsThe Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue states
Read full article: Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue statesPresident Donald Trump's transportation secretary is instructing his department to prioritize projects for states with higher marriage or birth rates.
Trump promotes misleading claims about federal governmentโs media subscriptions
Read full article: Trump promotes misleading claims about federal governmentโs media subscriptionsFederal government payments for subscriptions to media outlets have become the latest target of President Donald Trump's spending hawks.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Read full article: Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governorGenesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.
'60 Minutes' publicly releases transcripts of interview at heart of its dispute with Trump
Read full article: '60 Minutes' publicly releases transcripts of interview at heart of its dispute with TrumpCBS' โ60 Minutesโ on Wednesday released a full, unedited transcript of its October interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term
Read full article: 'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd termNot every outlet popular with conservative readers is cheerleading for President Donald Trump.
Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires
Read full article: Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionairesSome of President Donald Trump's working-class and middle-class supporters see a lack of emphasis on lowering consumer costs and making daily American life more affordable.
Antony Blinken has a deal for a 'candid' book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state
Read full article: Antony Blinken has a deal for a 'candid' book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of stateAntony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a โrare glimpseโ into the โchallenging and often controversialโ responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years as secretary of state.
LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman sees bright AI future and hopes his tech peers are right about Trump
Read full article: LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman sees bright AI future and hopes his tech peers are right about TrumpLinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has been immersed in Silicon Valley since his August 1967 birth in Palo Alto, California, in the shadow of Stanford University, where he and fellow technology luminary Peter Thiel became friends as college students during the 1980s.
Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term
Read full article: Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second termPresident Donald Trumpโs pledge to help make Martin Luther King Jr.โs dream a reality is viewed with skepticism by many prominent Black and Hispanic civil rights leaders.
Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russiaโs oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine.
Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies
Read full article: Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policiesPresident Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the stateโs approach on its management of water.
Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media
Read full article: Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social mediaWithin hours of President Donald Trumpโs inauguration, his administration took down the Spanish version of the official White House website.
GOP-led states are emboldened to keep rolling back trans rights. Democrats struggle with a response
Read full article: GOP-led states are emboldened to keep rolling back trans rights. Democrats struggle with a responseRepublicans in statehouses are emboldened by GOP electoral successes to push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender rights and gender-affirming care.
Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign
Read full article: Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaignPresident Donald Trump has publicly promised a shock-and-awe campaign to deliver major policy victories, and less than 36 hours after Trumpโs inauguration, Democrats are struggling to confront it.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Read full article: As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoffParched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires.
Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather
Read full article: Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weatherWindy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.
Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationSome of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trumpโs inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the worldโs richest men.
Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67
Read full article: Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67Cecile Richards, a national leader for womenโs rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died.
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions
Read full article: Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the countryโs institutions.
Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
Read full article: Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South CarolinaPresident Joe Biden has spent his final full day in office in South Carolina, where he urged Americans to โkeep the faith in a better day to come.โ.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Read full article: Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes officeEvents honoring Martin Luther King Jr.โs legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Read full article: It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office
Read full article: Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes officeThousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nationโs capital for womenโs reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a parting shot at Trump and advice for Democrats' future
Read full article: Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a parting shot at Trump and advice for Democrats' futureCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says Donald Trump is a president-elect who for all of his aggressive talk is afraid to let America compete with the rest of the world, responding instead with tariffs and curtailing immigration.
Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from Trump
Read full article: Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from TrumpThe federal judge who oversaw Donald Trumpโs 2020 election interference case denounced efforts to rewrite the history of the U.S. Capitol attack as she handed down what she acknowledged may be one of the final punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before the Republican president-electโs promised pardons.
The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans
Read full article: The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plansThe decision to move Monday's swearing-in means thousands of people with plans to visit Washington wonโt be able to see President-elect Donald Trumpโs second inauguration in person.
A rebranded Women's March returns before Trump's inauguration as progressives seek to regroup
Read full article: A rebranded Women's March returns before Trump's inauguration as progressives seek to regroupDonald Trump is back and so is the Womenโs March, which returns to Washington on Saturday under a new name: The Peopleโs March.
Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence
Read full article: Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influenceThe Democratic Party's left wing is responding to President Joe Biden's strong words about the possibility of an American oligarchy with a combination of appreciation, bemusement and frustration.
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats
Read full article: Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow DemocratsWhen Democrat John Fetterman got elected to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, many backers had hoped heโd challenge the status quo.