Politics
99.7% of political donations from Penn faculty went to Democrats from 2021 to 2022
According to an analysis by The Daily Pennsylvanian, faculty members at Penn contributed 3,976 individual contributions totaling over $300,000 in donations last year — a 13% increase from the previous midterm election year.
In Photos: President Joe Biden visits Philadelphia
Amid controversy involving the Penn Biden Center, the DP followed Biden and Harris as they spoke in Philadelphia on Friday.
Three Phila. mayoral candidates with Penn connections speak to DP about campaigns
Penn community members include 2016 master's graduate Cherelle Parker, 1993 College graduate Helen Gym, and 2000 Wharton certificate-holder James DeLeon.
FBI searched Penn Biden Center in mid-November, following original discovery of classified documents
The FBI's search of the Penn Biden Center in mid-November was conducted without a warrant, but with the consent of Biden’s legal team.
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds student loan plan may cost double White House projection
The newly published analysis finds that the costs of Biden’s program — between $333 billion to $361 billion — would be much higher than the Department of Education's initial estimate of $138 billion.
Progressive Working Families Party announces support for mayoral candidate Helen Gym
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that organizes to elect progressive candidates in fourteen states.
House Committee alleges foreign influence from Antony Blinken, previous Penn Biden Center manager
The letter, which was sent on Jan. 23 and written by Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), asked for clarification on Blinken's knowledge of classified documents at the Center.
President Joe Biden nominates Penn alumna to Social Security Advisory Board
If the Senate confirms Lang’s nomination, Lang will advise the President, Congress, and Commissioner of Social Security on policies related to Social Security programs.
Penn community members disapprove of Rep. Santos's controversial statements, actions
Students who are constituents of Santos told the DP that the Congressman is "a shameful representation of our district."
Wharton graduate, former Phila. mayor Michael Nutter will not run for mayor again
Two of the current mayoral candidates have also graduated from the University.
Penn's political groups 'hope to keep momentum going' following midterm elections
Representatives from College Republicans, Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Penn Dems hope to focus on the Philadelphia mayoral race and increasing engagement within the Penn community.
Penn denies allegations of foreign influence at Biden Center after House inquiry to Magill
The letter comes after reports of classified documents being found at the Penn Biden Center were announced on Jan. 9.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner impeachment trial indefinitely halted
In November, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives originally voted to impeach Krasner largely along party lines.
After discovery at Penn Biden Center, additional documents found in Biden’s Wilmington home
The Justice Department is also currently reviewing classified documents that were previously found at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer
Casey is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.
FFP protestors suspended from Penn Band, allege University involvement in discipline
Students have been suspended from Penn Band until January 2024 and have been barred from traveling with the band or holding leadership positions in the group at any point.
Five Penn community members join Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s transition team
The Shapiro administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 17. They announced a list of over 300 transition team members who will work alongside the Gov.-elect.
Penn Biden Center housed classified documents from Biden's time as vice president, DOJ finds
Biden's personal attorneys found the classified documents from Biden's term as vice president at the center on Nov. 2, 2022.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2022
The Penn community navigated a changing University administration, campus renovations, and student protests this year.