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🗞️ In today’s PoliticsPA Guide. FBI investigation into Democrats sparks fury. AP political party chairs focusing on 2026. Information about Pennsylvania’s $1 billion fight plan to address threats to rural health care. A scarce copy of “Superman #1” grossed $9 million.
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The most significant story
1. FBI investigation of Democrats sparks fury
“Here’s another precedent that may one day haunt Hill Republicans… President Donald Trump Administration launches investigation into Democratic lawmakers over critical video posted on X.
In a recording released on November 18, six Democratic lawmakers with experience in national security tell soldiers that they should not feel forced to obey illegal orders. Service members must obey “lawful orders” under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
It’s exactly the kind of Democratic video clip we’ve come to expect from the Trump era – veterans, former intelligence officials and others in the defense community attacking the president in a way that questions his allegiance to the country’s constitutional order.’ | Punchbowl News
Elsewhere
What does rebellion actually mean? “As the Trump administration escalates the issue of what constitutes incitement and whether lawmakers can actually face consequences for urging military and intelligence personnel to ‘refuse illegal orders?’” | Questioner from Philadelphia
The Supreme Court is ready to change the shape of the next three election cycles. “The Supreme Court is expected to rule on Texas’ controversial congressional map any day now, with a decision likely before the December 8, Texas candidate filing deadline. The expected ruling would be the Supreme Court’s first word on the redistricting wars that have defined the 2026 cycle. It would not be the last.” | Axles
Smucker enters the Budget Committee race as the bookmaker’s favorite. “The front-runner to be the next top Republican on the House Budget Committee is eyeing a potential second reconciliation bill that could include tax and health care provisions that were stripped from the GOP’s ‘large, lovely’ package last summer.” | Roll call
An unwavering pro-Israel voice in the Democratic Party. “Despite his progressive stance on domestic issues, Senator John Fetterman has taken a clearly pro-Israel stance, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security.” | Israel Hayom
Country
2. PA political party chairs focusing on 2026
“With congressional seats, the governor’s mansion and control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly next year, City & State spoke with the chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Eugene DePasquale and condition Senator Greg RothmanPennsylvania GOP chairman, in separate interviews to hear their thoughts on the results of the latest judicial elections, as well as what both sides need to do to succeed next year.’ | City and state
Elsewhere
Shapiro signs the CROWN Act, prohibiting discrimination based on hair type, texture or style. “This bill, which represents a respectful and inclusive world for natural hair, affects every Pennsylvanian, but it has a particular impact on Black men and, in particular, women who have been discouraged or marginalized from wearing a natural or protective style at school or in the workplace.” | Questioner from Philadelphia
Skill games are once again avoiding regulation in the PA as the war in the gambling lobby intensifies. “This year’s state budget did not bring slot-like arcade games out of legal limbo in Pennsylvania, despite bipartisan consensus on the need for such action. But it could still happen. ” | PA reflector
Shapiro joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s changes to the homeless program. “Governor Josh Shapiro has joined another multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempts to unilaterally change federal funding, this time over changing the rules for a program that helps the homeless find housing.” | PennLive
Around the Republic of Poland
3. Information about Pennsylvania’s $1 billion fight plan to address threats to rural health care
“Pennsylvania officials have unveiled an approximately $1 billion plan to strengthen rural health care as they compete with other states for one-time federal grant funds to cushion the impact of looming Medicaid cuts.
Officials in Pennsylvania, which has the nation’s third-largest rural population, say their plan for the money will strengthen the medical workforce, strengthen emergency services and improve maternity and elder care services in places where people often have difficulty accessing them. | Erie Times-News
Elsewhere
Hershey doctor criticizes Perry and other AP Republicans for seeking investigation into drug used for 25 years in connection with abortion. “Hershey doctor insists U.S. Rep. Scott Perry and other Pennsylvania Republicans are ‘fear mongering’ over Trump administration calls to investigate long-acting abortion drug.” | PennLive
“I Only Want to Do Good”: Welby takes the oath, finally ending the McGloin saga. “Thom Welby, the winner of the special election to fill Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin’s term, joins Democrat Bill Gaughan and Republican Chris Chermak in replacing Democrat Brenda Sacco.” | (*26*)Scranton Times Tribune
Editorial
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5. Rare 1939 copy of ‘Superman #1’ sold for over $9 million
“A copy of the first issue of Superman, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their delayed mother’s attic, made $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house that says it is the most costly comic book ever sold.
The brothers discovered the comic in a cardboard box under layers of brittle newspaper, dust and cobwebs in their delayed mother’s San Francisco home last year, along with several other scarce comics she and her siblings had collected on the cusp of World War II. | AP
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