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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey speaks at the University of Scranton on March 26, 2026, during the latest in the lecture series known as the Schemel Forum.

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Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey bashes President Trump's criticism of judges as "almost criminal"

During a lecture Thursday in Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey outlined "grave concerns" about the nation's future. They include President Trump's attacks on judges and press freedom.

Gov. Josh Shapiro comments on a United States Supreme Court ruling that offers former President Donald Trump limited immunity against criminal charges in the Jan. 6 riot case. Shapiro spoke at a Dunmore senior citizens high-rise where he touted the distribution of property tax and rent rebates. From left are state Sen. Marty Flynn, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, high-rise manager Melissa Mitchko and high-rise resident JoAnne Rinaldi, who received a rebate.

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'A dark day for America:' Shapiro blasts immunity ruling, vows support for Biden

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Gov. Josh Shapiro, in Scranton appearance, rips Supreme Court ruling that gives Trump limited immunity in his Jan. 6 case, and reiterates that he stands behind Biden.

Vanessa Sheridan, 28, of Scranton, warns re-electing President Donald Trump would further erode women's rights during a rally marking the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs vs. Jackson ruling that overturned the court's 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling. Roe vs. Wade guaranteed women nationwide the the right to choose an abortion. Dobbs vs. Jackson allowed states to decide if a woman should have the right to choose. From left are nurse Jennifer Partyka, Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti, Sheridan, and former teacher Susie Connors, the wife of former Scranton Mayor Jim Connors.

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Scranton rally warns Donald Trump will damage more women's rights if he's re-elected

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Rally happens on two-year anniversary of Dobbs vs. Jackson that overturned constitutional right to an abortion