
Sam Janesch
National political reporter, @PhillyInquirer. Past: Politics + government for @PittsburghPG @baltimoresun @CaucusPA @LancasterOnline
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Pa. measles response reignites COVID-19 fury
Criticism of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration's proposed health regulations has a familiar ring.
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Pa. Republicans are heading to midterm ‘Trump-a-palooza’
With the president’s approval ratings falling, GOP leaders see the Dallas gathering as a way to rev up the base.

Fetterman reportedly rejected CHOP’s concerns
A news report details other meetings the senator dismissed, as a social account claiming to be former staffers calls it “the tip of the iceberg.”

Pa. measles response reignites COVID-19 fury
Criticism of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration's proposed health regulations has a familiar ring.

Fetterman gains ground with GOP as Pa. Dems show buyer's remorse
More than two-thirds of likely voters from his party reported an unfavorable opinion of the senator. He fared far better with Republicans.

Garrity tests GOP support
The Republican candidate for Pa. governor is behind in the polls and fund-raising. Trump and others seem focused on more competitive races

Rabb warns of ‘great peril’ if Dems ignore progressive wins

McCormick won’t rebut Trump on election fraud talk
As a candidate, he said he refused to back Trump’s false 2020 claims. Now a Pa. senator, he doesn’t push back and lobbies for the administration’s SAVE America Act.

Why labor unions are backing two Pa. Republicans in high-stakes races
The endorsements could be a critical factor in the swing districts that could determine which party has control of the House.

Mastriano demurs when asked if all U.S. leaders should be Christian
The right-wing lawmaker from Pennsylvania faced senators at a hearing on his nomination as an ambassador.

At defense industry summit in Pa., Trump rips Shapiro as ‘overrated’

For Houlahan, America’s affordability concerns are personal
The congresswoman from Chester County shares the burdens of the “sandwich generation.” She is among House Democrats crafting an affordability agenda.

Philly-based political firm at center of Graham Platner fallout
FIGHT has faced heavy criticism as Platner’s past came to light.

Members of Congress gather for meeting at Independence Hall
The bipartisan event was a rare ceremonial congressional event outside of Washington.

Partisan cloud hangs over nation’s birthday
In a historic move, the president is set to snub 250th celebrations in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, and instead hold a Trump rally at the National Mall.

At Trump’s 250th anniversary fair, Pa.’s absence makes a statement

Fitzpatrick steps up criticism of House GOP
At the same time, the U.S. congressman has partnered with his party to launch ads for his reelection.

Pa. struggles to staff Trump’s ‘Great’ state fair

Rabb’s supporters targeting Fetterman
Some Democrats see an opportunity to boost a progressive in 2028. Others say that’s a tall task in the swing state.

After key Philly win, Rabb eyes a progressive wave
The Democratic congressional candidate hopes to build on his momentum, quickly campaigning for and endorsing like-minded candidates across the country.

Two lawmakers tour Pa.’s largest ICE facility
Democratic U.S. Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio said they heard “real concerns” at Moshannon Valley.

How Rabb charted a progressive path to victory
In the 3rd Congressional District, one strategist said, the lawmaker from Northwest Philly “energized the base.”

A three-way race in 3rd Congressional District
State Rep. Chris Rabb, State Sen. Sharif Street, and physician Ala Stanford appear to be locked in a close contest.

In Philly’s race for Congress, Shapiro stays mum
The governor, who has had fraught relationships with two front-runners, is keeping his preference to himself.

Mystery group with GOP ties roils 7th Dist. race
A $1.2 million outlay in the Lehigh Valley contest fueled Democrats' suspicions — and spurred a $102K ad buy.

With Street, Rabb, 3rd Dist. primary features a clash of legislative styles
They’re both Philly Democrats serving in Harrisburg. But they have starkly different policy priorities.
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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Sam Janesch in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.
