Lawmakers Getting Earful From Constituents After Shutdown
Lawmakers ended the government shutdown earlier this week with a last minute deal, but it could all happen again early next year if a long-term deal isn't reached.
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Lawmakers ended the government shutdown earlier this week with a last minute deal, but it could all happen again early next year if a long-term deal isn't reached.
In sure sign the government shutdown is over, the doors to the popular Air and Space Museum were back open again Thursday afternoon.
Congress has passed legislation to reopen the partially-shuttered federal government and avert a potentially disastrous default on U.S. obligations, clearing the measure for President Barack Obama's promised signature.
Frustration seems to be more common in Washington than the ability to reach a bipartisan deal across party lines.
Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status.
The founder of a local conservative Tea Party-related group would not appear on camera for fear of IRS retaliation.
It's congressional musical chairs -- Jason Altmire was defeated by Mark Critz who was defeated by Keith Rothfus --who is just hours away from becoming the region's newest congressman.
Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying "stupid things," but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.
The "cliff" was created a year or so ago when Congress and the White House couldn't agree on a way to cut the federal deficit.
I find interest in the circus surrounding people in the fifty states of the Union petitioning to secede from the United States since President Barack Obama was reelected two weeks ago, I'll be the first to admit that any state seceding from the Union is a terrible idea.
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
Hillary Clinton is a glowing example of the heights women are reaching in the United States in recent times. She contradicts the notion thrust forth by President Obama and his political party that there is an alleged-"War on Women".
While Trump may have an "October surprise" that will destroy President Obama's reelection campaign for the White House, I don't think it's going to be much more than seeing Trump get the headlines for part of the day, again.
Romney is lucky that people grabbed on to the "binders full of women" comment because his comment about giving his female Chief of Staff flex time so she could go home and cook dinner was mostly over looked.
The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.
"Some girls rape easy." Those are the shocking words of Roger Rivard, a Republican state representative in Wisconsin previously endorsed by Paul Ryan.
Romney might say he won't restrict a woman's right to choose, but his message is clearly coded for his rightwing base: you do not have to worry about the Supreme Court. Relax, I'm with you, but I'm running for president for Pete's sake.
Why is Mitt Romney, the severely Conservative candidate for president, all of a sudden moving to the middle?
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick Fedde.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods in Hempfield Township was targeted over the weekend by a group of shoplifters.
Joe Manganiello posed for photos with the dire wolf puppies that Colossal Bioscience says they've brought back from extinction.
Chef Janet Loughran is helping us meal prep for a busy week. This recipe for pork carnitas is a great way to get started!
Ray Shero, who spent decades in NHL front offices and for his last few years served as a senior advisor to the Minnesota Wild, has died at the age of 62, according to the team.
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick Fedde.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have issued a statement about the missing "Bucco Bricks" from outside PNC Park.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods in Hempfield Township was targeted over the weekend by a group of shoplifters.
Joe Manganiello posed for photos with the dire wolf puppies that Colossal Bioscience says they've brought back from extinction.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new tariffs.
Applications are being accepted for a student poll worker program in Allegheny County for the mayoral election.
The visas of two Carnegie Mellon students and five recent graduates have been revoked, the university said.
The executive orders are meant to reenergize the coal industry, which has been steadily declining for years.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
Staff at a UPMC lab in Penn Hills discovered a problem late last week, sending shock waves through a community of patients.
As tariffs continue to be levied by President Donald Trump, Pittsburgh small businesses are already starting to see some signs of strain.
Pittsburgh has found itself at the forefront of research and tech, but can that stop the job and population losses?
Ticket prices for the multi-state lottery game Mega Millions are increasing from $2 to $5.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
This week's Waiting Child is Akia.
National Record Store Day is April 12 and we got to celebrate at one of Pittsburgh's most legendary vinyl shops, Jerry's Records.
Rania's chopping up a genius way to give the Easter holiday a second act with her Ham and Caramelized Onion Quiche.
One local spot is upping the ante even more when it comes to french fries and taking the hometown favorite to a whole new level. Street Fries joined the PTL kitchen to fry up one crazy combo.
Daisy Jade took us inside this world of elegance and indulgence of Whisper with its managing partner, Scott Shaffer.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
For many women, varicose and spider veins can leave people feeling self-conscious about their legs. Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to answer our questions about spider veins and what causes them.
Staff at a UPMC lab in Penn Hills discovered a problem late last week, sending shock waves through a community of patients.
The community served by Heritage Valley Health System is trying to save the hospital in Kennedy Township that's set to close.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick Fedde.
Ray Shero, who spent decades in NHL front offices and for his last few years served as a senior advisor to the Minnesota Wild, has died at the age of 62, according to the team.
The Connecticut native played for the Pirates from 1964 to 1974 and spent over 30 years as a team broadcaster.
There's lots of big storylines this week for the 89th playing of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Woodland Hills is known for its football program and sending players to the NFL and Gronkowski returned to his former stomping grounds with a big gift.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
As tariffs continue to be levied by President Donald Trump, Pittsburgh small businesses are already starting to see some signs of strain.
Pittsburgh has found itself at the forefront of research and tech, but can that stop the job and population losses?
With stocks falling for three straight days during the announcement of tariffs, what should investors do with the uncertainty?
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Joe Manganiello posed for photos with the dire wolf puppies that Colossal Bioscience says they've brought back from extinction.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
11 different shows will be coming to the Benedum Center starting on September 9.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Video shows thieves storming the store and taking off with handfuls of merchandise worth thousands of dollars, and Pennsylvania State Police are saying this wasn't the only retail store in the area they have stolen from. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
There are so many things Pittsburghers take pride in, one of which is what part of town we're from. Dominic Janidas joined us in focusing on our city's different neighborhoods ahead of a 4-1-2 day.
Chef Janet Loughran taught us some lunch meal prep 101 on today's show!
Every year, the March for Babies raises millions nationwide for children and their mothers to live healthier lives while removing barriers for care. With this year's walk around the corner, we had on Tina Morascyzk, the chair of the Western Pa. March of Dimes' board, to learn how to get involved.
We talked about a new trend on the show today called Cinderella Sundays. It's when the whole family pitches into clean the house, then they all dress up have a fancy dinner, followed by a dance party.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
