It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
While political violence has not surged overall, a series of high-profile attempts on American leaders have shaken a public already worried about the country’s toxic political environment.
The governor said the State Police banged on the door early on Sunday to wake him and his family after an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.
Shawn Monper, of Butler, Pa., also threatened immigration agents in comments on YouTube, federal prosecutors said.
Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., who campaigned on prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress, has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in the freshman class.
James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.
The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.
Heading into the high-stakes debate on Tuesday, the mood in the party remains upbeat. But with polls looking tight, concerns are starting to seep in.