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In the battle for control of the U.S. House, this number of seats clinches the majority.
What is 218
President Trump has suggested ending the filibuster in the Senate to pass this bill that will require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. their passport or birth certificate) when registering to vote in federal elections.
What is the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)
This is the oldest continuously operating bar in Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the United States, opened in 1860- the year Lincoln was elected president.
What is McGillin's
This long-running podcast, consistently holding the #1 spot on Spotify, features interviews with celebrities, scientists, and experts, often sparking viral and political discussions online.
What is The Joe Rogan Experience
"Fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again."
Who is George W. Bush (2)
According to the Pew Research Center, the 2022 midterms had a turnout rate of X%.
What is 46%
Recently, this AI company faced threats of being blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense after it refused to remove ethical safeguards related to mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
What is Anthropic
An 8-day municipal labor strike in the summer of 2025 disrupted this type of service across Philadelphia.
What is trash
X% of Americans express low confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis from the Pew-Knight Initiative.
What is 57%
"I am once again asking for your financial support"
Who is Sen. Bernie Sanders
This Texas Attorney General and Republican primary challenger for the U.S. Senate recently tweeted the following dig: "No one deserves an Academy Award more than John Cornyn for his performance as a Conservative in $70 million worth of TV ads."
Who is Ken Paxton
This Trump cabinet member has been ordered to appear for a deposition on April 14, 2026 for a second time by the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the handling of the Epstein files.
Who is Attorney General Pam Bondi
This rap song by Philly native Meek Mill, featuring the lyrics "I used to pray for times like this, to rhyme like this So I had to grind like that to shine like this", was used as the Philadelphia Eagles' intro music at Super Bowl 52 in 2018.
What is Dreams and Nightmares
In early February 2026, this newspaper made the decision to lay off over 30% of its newsroom staff, marking one of the most dramatic cuts in its history amid ongoing financial pressures.
What is the Washington Post
"I’m just curious ... If someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blonde bad built butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?"
Who is Rep. Jasmine Crockett
This Georgia House member recently resigned from Congress and an April 7 runoff has been scheduled to determine who will fill their seat.
Who is Majorie Taylor Greene
This state's attorney general on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the platform of operating an illegal gambling business in the state and unlawfully allowing people to place bets on elections.
What is Arizona
Franklin Field was the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles until this year.
What is 1970
This newsletter platform, founded in 2017, has attracted journalists leaving legacy outlets to build subscriber-based audiences.
What is Substack
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.""
Who is Ronald Reagan
After campaigning in 2024 to ban congressional stock trading, this Pennsylvania House member's own prolific trading record and personal helicopter purchase may bench him after the next election cycle.
Who is Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.)
This director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center has resigned in protest against the Iran war, claiming Iran posed "no imminent threat to our nation."
Who is Joe Kent
This extra-sharp American cheese, popular in Philadelphia-area delis and fancy cheesesteak establishments, is known for its bold flavor and signature white color.
What is Cooper Sharp cheese
This fast-rising media company recently won a high-stakes bidding war against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110.9 billion deal.
What is Paramount Skydance
"When Americans tried it, they discovered they did not like green eggs and ham, and they did not like Obamacare either."
Who is Sen. Ted Cruz