Politics
Penn faculty experts weigh in on Biden’s unprecedented concession, Harris’ bid for the Oval Office
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn faculty experts to gain insight into the factors that may have led to Biden’s unprecedented decision and what the start of Harris’ campaign might look like.
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
President Joe Biden, former Penn professor, withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Biden’s decision follows weeks of increasing pressure after his performance at the June 27 presidential debate.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine to receive $33 million in new Pa. budget after 2023-24 funding withheld
The budget, which was passed by lawmakers last Thursday, allocated all funding that was proposed in February by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to the two Penn centers.
Trump announces Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as VP pick, receives official Republican nomination at RNC
Vance, the junior senator for Ohio and once a staunch critic of Trump, is now ideologically aligned with the former president on a number of key issues.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers keynote speech at APIAVote town hall in Philadelphia
In Harris’s remarks, which took place hours before an assassination attempt on Trump in western Pennsylvania, she called the 2024 election the “most existential, consequential, and important” election “of our lifetime.”
Former President, Wharton graduate Trump safe after shooting at Pa. rally, suspect killed
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed one rally attendee and injured two others before being shot and killed by Secret Service agents. The act is being investigated as an assassination attempt.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell backs Biden, urges Democrats to ‘take a deep breath’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Rendell emphasized President Joe Biden’s resilience and urged fellow Democrats to await further public appearances from the president before reconsidering their support.
President Biden speaks at Philadelphia church amid attempts to revitalize candidacy
Biden — a former Penn professor — delivered remarks at the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, which is located in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
The 40-story building will have both inpatient and outpatient services. CSC, a real estate investment group, announced that the building will cost $300 million.
Supreme Court grants Penn alum, former President Trump partial criminal immunity in election case
The case makes a distinction between official and unofficial acts taken by a president, ruling that presidents are reserved immunity for official acts taken during their term.
Pa. Democrats reaffirm support for Biden after ‘off night’ debate performance
Despite calls from some in the party for Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee, Democratic officials in Pennsylvania have continued to offer their support for Biden's candidacy.
Biden struggles, Trump avoids questions in first presidential debate of 2024
The debate, hosted by CNN on Thursday night in Atlanta, was both personal and aggressive. Biden stumbled over his words multiple times, and there were numerous moments where Trump directly ignored questions from the moderators.
Philadelphia City Council announces members of new Reparations Task Force
The task force, which is co-chaired by Breanna Moore, a Ph.D. candidate in history at Penn, aims to “stud[y] and develop … reparations proposals and programs for Black Philadelphians.”
Trump discusses ‘out-of-control crime,’ border control at Phila. rally
In front of a crowd of nearly 4,000, Trump doubled down on his previous rhetoric relating to immigration, crime, and the economy and attacked President and former Penn professor Joe Biden.
Penn and Phila. community experts express mixed reactions to temporary open expression guidelines
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several campus leaders and local experts about the new guidelines — which explicitly ban encampments, among other divisive rulings — and compiled the resulting reactions.
Penn professor files amicus brief urging rejection of Trump’s presidential immunity claims
The amicus urges the court to reject the arguments for immunity by Trump and claims that “any form of immunity doctrine is both unnecessary to protect the interests of the presidency and ultimately dangerous for U.S. national security.”
University administration announces creation of Penn Washington program
Penn Washington aims to “enrich the connection between federal and global policy makers and Penn faculty, students, and staff” by establishing connections between three programs.
Penn community expresses mixed reactions to former President Donald Trump's felony conviction
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their reactions to the outcome of Trump's trial.