The Butler County man shot and killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is being described as a hero for his final actions.

Early indications are the man who attempted to kill the former president was a quiet student in Bethel Park schools in Allegheny County.

FBI investigators say they believe the shooter used a legally purchased AR-style rifle.

The nation’s top law enforcement official is denouncing the violent attack against the former president.

Research shows political violence builds on itself with every iteration and escalation, but the practice of peace also creates a cultural habit. WITF's Jordan Wilkie reports on ways to understand what you can do to create peace and democracy and tamp down potential violence and disorder.

The Butler County man shot and killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is being described as a hero for his final actions.
Early indications are the man who attempted to kill the former president was a quiet student in Bethel Park schools in Allegheny County.
FBI investigators say they believe the shooter used a legally purchased AR-style rifle.
The nation’s top law enforcement official is denouncing the violent attack against the former president.
Research shows political violence builds on itself with every iteration and escalation, but the practice of peace also creates a cultural habit. WITF's Jordan Wilkie reports on ways to understand what you can do to create peace and democracy and tamp down potential violence and disorder.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

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Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

Picking up the pieces after attempted assassination against Donald Trump in Pa.

Two state senators have challenged the right of U.S. citizens living abroad to cast votes in federal races. 

The country’s highest court has sided with Butler County voters whose provisional ballots were challenged by Republicans this past spring. 

On the final Sunday of a rollercoaster presidential contest, Republican nominee Donald Trump is asking voters in Pennsylvania again to make him leader of what he falsely claims is a “failed nation.” 

Only a handful of races will determine control of the U.S. House. The 10th District race between Republican incumbent Scott Perry and Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson is one of them. 

The state Attorney General's office is now working with Berks, Lancaster, Monroe, and York to investigate allegedly fraudulent voter registration forms submitted at the deadline late last month. Carter Walker from Votebeat provides some context to what’s happening.

Two state senators have challenged the right of U.S. citizens living abroad to cast votes in federal races. 
The country’s highest court has sided with Butler County voters whose provisional ballots were challenged by Republicans this past spring. 
On the final Sunday of a rollercoaster presidential contest, Republican nominee Donald Trump is asking voters in Pennsylvania again to make him leader of what he falsely claims is a “failed nation.” 
Only a handful of races will determine control of the U.S. House. The 10th District race between Republican incumbent Scott Perry and Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson is one of them. 
The state Attorney General's office is now working with Berks, Lancaster, Monroe, and York to investigate allegedly fraudulent voter registration forms submitted at the deadline late last month. Carter Walker from Votebeat provides some context to what’s happening.

GOP Pa. senators try to block U.S. citizens who live abroad from voting; In Lititz visit, Trump muses he shouldn't have left office after his 2020 loss

Elections officials in Lancaster and York counties have identified a large number of improperly filled-out voter registration forms. 

Election day is just five days away, but unofficial results likely won’t be known for a day or two. That’s because Pennsylvania voters can cast ballots early, but elections officials can’t start processing them until Election Day.

Third-party presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a Supreme Court bid to be included on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania. 

The national and state Republican parties are appealing a state court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots. 

 An elaborate display in a Westmoreland County community's Halloween parade is drawing harsh criticism. It happened in Mount Pleasant Borough and appeared to depict Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in chains, being led by a vehicle.

Elon Musk and his super PAC promised Pennsylvania voters 100 dollars if they signed a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. A Chester County man says he has yet to be paid.

Elections officials in Lancaster and York counties have identified a large number of improperly filled-out voter registration forms. 
Election day is just five days away, but unofficial results likely won’t be known for a day or two. That’s because Pennsylvania voters can cast ballots early, but elections officials can’t start processing them until Election Day.
Third-party presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a Supreme Court bid to be included on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania. 
The national and state Republican parties are appealing a state court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots. 
 An elaborate display in a Westmoreland County community's Halloween parade is drawing harsh criticism. It happened in Mount Pleasant Borough and appeared to depict Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in chains, being led by a vehicle.
Elon Musk and his super PAC promised Pennsylvania voters 100 dollars if they signed a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. A Chester County man says he has yet to be paid.

Investigation into potentially fraudulent voter registration forms spans four counties;

With election day just five days away, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala [Comma-la] Harris is making Pennsylvania a priority for her campaign. She addressed a large crowd at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg yesterday.

A judge  has ordered Bucks County to extend its deadline to request a mail ballot until 5:00 p.m tomorrow.

A divided Pennsylvania appeals court says the envelopes voters use to send in mail ballots don't need to have been accurately hand-dated. 

Investigations into potential fraud related to voter registration applications in Lancaster, York and one other county have become fodder for online misinformation, including from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

In the latest in a series of pre-election day addresses to the public, Secretary of State Al Schmidt says there are those whose goal is to deliberately confuse voters -- causing doubt and distrust in the election system.

A Philadelphia judge is set to hold a hearing in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s $1 million dollar-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.

We take a deep dive into the anger over racist comments made over the weekend at a Donald Trump rally in New York that is rippling across Pennsylvania's Latino community. Hear reaction from the Lehigh Valley, which has a large Latino population and is considered a vital voting block in next week’s election.

A Delaware County community does not have enough manpower to safely staff its police department overnight.

A western Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America. 114 year-old Naomi Whitehead attained that status after Elizabeth Francis of Texas died on Oct. 22. 

With election day just five days away, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala [Comma-la] Harris is making Pennsylvania a priority for her campaign. She addressed a large crowd at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg yesterday.
A judge  has ordered Bucks County to extend its deadline to request a mail ballot until 5:00 p.m tomorrow.
A divided Pennsylvania appeals court says the envelopes voters use to send in mail ballots don't need to have been accurately hand-dated. 
Investigations into potential fraud related to voter registration applications in Lancaster, York and one other county have become fodder for online misinformation, including from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
In the latest in a series of pre-election day addresses to the public, Secretary of State Al Schmidt says there are those whose goal is to deliberately confuse voters -- causing doubt and distrust in the election system.
A Philadelphia judge is set to hold a hearing in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s $1 million dollar-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.
We take a deep dive into the anger over racist comments made over the weekend at a Donald Trump rally in New York that is rippling across Pennsylvania's Latino community. Hear reaction from the Lehigh Valley, which has a large Latino population and is considered a vital voting block in next week’s election.
A Delaware County community does not have enough manpower to safely staff its police department overnight.
A western Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America. 114 year-old Naomi Whitehead attained that status after Elizabeth Francis of Texas died on Oct. 22.

Picking up the pieces after attempted assassination against Donald Trump in Pa.

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