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Philadelphia InquirerSaturday, 29 August 2026

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Six months in, Iran’s regime stands; U.S. goals waver while Trump stalls

What was supposed to be a quick war has morphed into a stalemate that seems to have taken over the presidency.

Steven Erlanger
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ICE detention policy ruled unlawful

Undocumented immigrants in the country for years are entitled to hearings, the Third Circuit said.

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How two deaths in Pa. measles outbreak led to political clash

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O’Brien’s Water Hole hydrated racers on ‘The Wall’ for more than 20 years

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