📖 Today’s PolitykiPA Guide. The Trump administration did not charge Democrats involved in the “illegal procurement” video. The main candidates of PA-03 have common political goals, but differ in their approach to power. What are nomination petitions? And why do they matter? Cups of caffeine may lower the risk of dementia
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🔈 What we hear. “President Donald Trump he lost the vote that forced resolutions rejecting tariffs to be banned from the floor. It wasn’t a management decision. They were forced to do so by the WH. “Now Democrats have the ability to force an unlimited number of votes on the president’s global tariffs, all the while putting Republicans in a difficult position.”
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The most significant story
1. The Trump administration did not charge Democrats involved in the “illegal orders” video.
“The Trump administration sought to impeach Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday over a video calling on members of the armed forces and intelligence services to disobey unlawful orders, three sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Six Democrats participated in the video, and some said they would not cooperate with a Justice Department investigation into their involvement.
The indictment is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, which is headed by a Trump appointee Jeanine Pirrois the latest example of the Justice Department’s attacks on the president’s alleged political opponents.” | NBC News
Elsewhere
Republicans are pushing for a drastic change in how votes are cast. “As President Donald Trump calls for sweeping changes to election law – including saying Republicans should ‘take over the voting’ – Republicans in Congress plan to vote this week on the SAVE America Act, which would make sweeping changes to how Americans vote ahead of the November midterms.” | Washington Post Office
Shapiro, Democratic governors are pushing the White House to make everyone attend the annual event. “It may be some time before Gov. Josh Shapiro and President Donald Trump break bread in the same ballroom.” | Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper
McCormick says on podcast he’s “not happy” with investigations into Butler’s Trump assassination attempt. “Sen. Dave McCormick told The Post’s Miranda Devine in the latest episode of the podcast, released Wednesday, that there are many ‘unresolved’ questions Americans have about the shooting and that to rebuild trust, the government must be radically transparent.” | New York Post Office
Country
2. PA-03 Congress Forum presents the points of view of six promising candidates
“Six candidates running to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-03) clashed at the forum on Monday night.
Many of them – with the exception of the only Republican Alex Quick — had similar views on various issues, so the choice may depend on other factors, such as personality, campaign financing and who voters think can best impersonate Evans. | PolitykaPA
Elsewhere
At the PA-03 forum, the main candidates share political goals, but differ in their approach to power. “Philadelphia voters got a first-hand look at several candidates in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District as six of the 13 candidates currently in the race participated in a public forum that was polite and cordial and delved into broad policy issues.” | WHY
PA-08: Bresnahan led Cognetti in campaign cash heading into the midterm election year. “Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s campaign committee finished 2025 with nearly $630,500 more in cash than Democratic Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti as the two prepare for a potential midterm election showdown later this year.” | Scranton Times Tribune
PA-01: Fitzpatrick’s fundraising could make him a tougher target for Democrats. “Moderate Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick may face the toughest election in his history, facing stiff political winds and a well-known Democratic challenger. But Fitzpatrick has at least one significant advantage this campaign cycle: cash. A lot of it. ” | known
Celebrities, CEOs among top donors Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity. “Donors included dozens of CEOs, politicians, sports officials, actors, industry leaders and ordinary Americans from dozens of states.” | abc27
Around the Republic of Poland
3. 2026 Elections: What are nominating petitions? And why do they matter?
“It could be a knock on your door. It could be someone greeting you with a notebook during your weekly trip to the supermarket.
The 2026 election season officially begins on Tuesday with the start of the three-week nomination filing period.
Wait? What are nomination petitions?” | PoliticsPA
Elsewhere
Pashinsky drops out of 121st Legislative District race; McClay reported that he wanted to run away. “Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said Tuesday that he has decided not to seek re-election this year. Pashinski, 80, previously announced his plan to seek an 11th term in the 121st Legislative District, but after much consideration he said he has resigned and will support the Democratic candidate. That candidate is Jessica McClay, 51, Wilkes-Barre City Council president, who is serving her first term. term of office Wilkes-Barre Times leader
Why a $193 Million Injection for Pennsylvania’s Rural Health Care Doesn’t Assuage Shutdown Fears. “The outlook for rural hospitals in Pennsylvania remains bleak as the state prepares to make the most of reduced federal investment and faces budget challenges that officials say make it impossible to adopt cuts.” | PA State College Spotlight
Philadelphia Attorney Larry Krasner’s fiery approach fuels mayoral turmoil. ” Fresh off a historic third-term victory, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is positioning himself as Trump’s top antagonist. Political insiders are wondering whether it’s just Larry being Larry or early rumors of an attack at City Hall. ” | Axios Philadelphia
Council Speaker Kenyatta Johnson says Philadelphia can no longer passively wait for Trump’s immigration fight. “City Council Speaker Kenyatta Johnson said in an interview Friday that he now sees the City Council differently: as an “activist body” that is committed to taking legislative action in opposition to the Trump administration.” | Questioner from Philadelphia
Metzgar legislation prohibiting the Turnpike Commission from using Eminent Domain. “State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) has announced his intention to introduce legislation that would eliminate the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s ability to exercise eminent domain authority.” | Somerset Daily American
Editorial
4. What do you think about it?
- America is running out of patience with Republicans | Jason L. Riley
- Pennsylvania is more than just a political stance | Grandstand overview
- Will John Fetterman say no to ICE? | Gene Collier
- We need arcade games | Jim Fratto
- Data Centers Are History Repeating in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region | Jake Wynn
- Trump posted a photo of Obama’s monkey because it instinctively syncs with the US ID | Dick Polman
- PA budget should put students first, public education first (and be on time) | LNP
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5. A cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day helps prevent dementia
“Coffee and tea lovers rejoice, decaf fans, think again. New research suggests those cups of caffeine may lower the risk of dementia.
In a long-term observational study of nearly 132,000 fit adults, daily consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea was associated with lowering the risk of dementia, slowing cognitive decline, and preserving cognitive function. The results were published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.” | NBC News
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