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Why a ‘9/11 Commission’ is popular but may not happen for the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

In the initial weeks after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, the idea of an independent commission to probe the origins of the attack and the failures that let it happen seemed a no-brainer.

By NPR

Top House Republican (and potential witness) opposes bipartisan commission to probe Capitol insurrection

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's opposition undercuts his own member's agreement with the Democratic chairman and gives cover to other House GOP lawmakers to vote against it.
By NPR

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Lawmakers, educators, prosecutors and more will study Pa.’s juvenile justice issues

Governor Tom Wolf says the goal is to make sure more young offenders leave the criminal system and stay out.

By Katie Meyer/WITF