Rep. Summer Lee discusses super PACs, money in politics at Carnegie Mellon roundtable

By Grace Longworth, Managing Editor • August 29, 2025

As part of her fight against big money in politics, Democratic Rep. Summer Lee visited Carnegie Mellon University to advocate for stricter regulations on political campaign donations at a roundtable panel...

Editorial | The new House rules set the tone for a dangerous Republican trifecta

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 7, 2025

It is unfortunate that the people so eager to change the national zeitgeist are the ones who support bills that harm the most vulnerable.

Summer Lee re-elected for U.S. Representative in PA’s 12th Congressional District

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2024

At 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday evening, incumbent Summer Lee was declared winner against James Hayes for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. 

Pitt students react to possible national TikTok ban

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024

The United States House of Representatives passed a bill on March 13 that, if signed into law, would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its share of the app or face getting banned from American app stores. Though he admits that he may use TikTok too much, first-year Erik Hart thinks “banning it is a little silly.”

Editorial | What is the debt ceiling deal and should you care?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 30, 2023

The Pitt News Editorial Board discusses the debt ceiling debacle and offers advice on how to engage with it.

Editorial | House GOP is endangering civil rights, liberties by disbanding subcommittee

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 6, 2023

At the end of January, the GOP-controlled House Oversight and Accountability Committee leaders disbanded the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee. Following this decision, some House Democrats expressed concern, saying “GOP Oversight⁩ tried to toss out the Civil Rights Subcommittee without anybody noticing.”

Opinion | Americans will never forget Nancy Pelosi’s legacy

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • January 11, 2023

Despite one’s political leanings or feelings toward Nancy Pelosi, she will go down as one of the most successful Speakers of the House in modern American history.

Squirrel Hill attorney Steve Irwin announces run for U.S. House

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • November 8, 2021

Squirrel Hill attorney Steve Irwin announced on Thursday that he is joining the race to represent Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. The seat currently belongs to U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, who announced on Oct. 18 that he will not run for reelection.

Pitt’s Chris Deluzio seeks to succeed Conor Lamb in Congress

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • August 23, 2021

Chris Deluzio, policy director of Pitt’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security and adjunct professor in the School of Law, announced he is running to represent the 17th Congressional District on Monday.

Sen. Bob Casey discusses civic engagement at RSA town hall, encourages youth activism

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021

The Resident Student Association held its final town hall to discuss civic engagement and advocacy with Casey. Danielle Obisie-Orlu, president of RSA, and Anneliese Harp, vice president of administration of RSA, served as co-moderators for the event.