Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Some have argued the city has seen a turnaround due to the influx of immigrants while others have argued the opposite.
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
President Trump recently doubled Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
The Trump administration recently confirmed its plans to eliminate thousands of VA employees.
Experts say you could save thousands of dollars by buying a car now, versus later in 2025 if tariffs are enacted.
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
Las Palmas in Beechview imports at least half of its products and could begin to feel a squeeze if tariffs remain in place.
Here's how new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could impact car prices for consumers, according to a new analysis.
Canada, Mexico and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs. The moves raised fears of higher prices for U.S. consumers and a trade war.
Ukrainians living in western Pennsylvania are reacting to the heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
As the war in Ukraine reached the three-year mark, hundreds of protestors rallied to show their support for the war-torn country.
Pitt will continue to allow doctoral admissions until the impacts of these funding cuts can be better understood.
The Pittsburgh-based IRS agent was let go just prior to his one-year work anniversary and was working with companies to ensure they filed correctly.
Some Pittsburghers took to the streets in protest of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Sunday afternoon.
Malphine Fogel has been hopeful for more than three years and today she got the phone call she's been waiting for.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle celebrated the safe release of Marc Fogel.
After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
One man has died after a late-night shooting in McKeesport.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
Dane Myers drove in Otto Lopez in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Marlins' second walk-off victory in three days.
K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24.
One man has died after a late-night shooting in McKeesport.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Dane Myers drove in Otto Lopez in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Marlins' second walk-off victory in three days.
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
At least 19 accounts were impacted after an 18-year-old man hacked into them in order to steal gas.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ron joined us for some quick helpful tips on how make sure your phone is working and as clean as possible.
We got to meet Melissa from Dance Moms on the show today. She's trading in the dance floor for the soccer field, well, sort of.
Daisy stopped by Phipps Conservatory to check out their new exhibit, Tropical Forest Panama!
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to show us how to elevate your backyard BBQ with grilled lamb chops, homemade mint chimichurri and truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
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.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
You can watch Pittsburgh Riverhounds games during the 2025 UCL season in the player below.
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The tour coincides with the band's fifth and newest studio album.
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
It's the social event of the year for high schoolers. Prom season is right around the corner. In today's Sunday Spotlight, one Pittsburgh-area nonprofit is helping families get the perfect dress for free. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
One man has died after a late-night shooting in McKeesport. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the latest details.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Girls' flag football in high school and college is growing rapidly, locally and nationally, and that excitement and growth were on full display at Saint Vincent College on Saturday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
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.
