Benjamin Kail

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington, D.C. Reporter at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Steel, aluminum makers’ earnings to shed light on Trump tariff impact

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Anya Litvak |Benjamin Kail

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Suspect in arson attack targeted Gov. Shapiro over views on Palestine, warrant says

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Steve Bohnel |Ford Turner |Benjamin Kail

Less than an hour after Cody Balmer allegedly firebombed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Harrisburg residence, he called 911 and told dispatchers he’d targeted the governor because of “what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to a search warrant carried out by Pennsylvania State Police in the aftermath of the predawn attack Sunday. “You all know where to find me,” Balmer told the 911 call-taker, according to the search warrant.
Authorities detail potential catastrophe at Shapiro’s Harrisburg mansion as arson suspect is denied bail

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Benjamin Kail |Ford Turner

A stone-faced Cody Balmer remained quiet outside of answering questions as a district judge in Harrisburg deemed the suspected arsonist too great a danger to be released from jailed pending trial. Balmer, 38, is accused of firebombing the governor’s mansion early Sunday as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside. He told investigators he hated the governor and, had Mr. Shapiro caught him inside, he’d have attacked him with a hammer.
Arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned by Pa. congressional delegation

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Benjamin Kail

WASHINGTON - The alleged arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor's residence in Harrisburg this past weekend sparked strong bipartisan condemnation and calls for an end to political violence from Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Fetterman, seen as a Democratic rival as he and Shapiro have risen to higher office, called the attack "truly appalling" in a social media post Sunday night. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned by Pa. congressional delegation

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Benjamin Kail

WASHINGTON — The alleged arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor's residence in Harrisburg this past weekend sparked strong bipartisan condemnation and calls for an end to political violence from Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Pa. lawmakers look for security reviews after arson attack on governor's home

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Benjamin Kail

HARRISBURG — As state leaders continued to absorb details of the nightmarish, middle-of-the-night arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, a state senator held out the possibility of a public hearing on security and state Attorney General Dave Sunday also said security was a concern.
Arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned by Pa. congressional delegation

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Benjamin Kail

WASHINGTON — The alleged arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg this past weekend sparked strong bipartisan condemnation and calls for an end to political violence from Pennsylvania’s representatives on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Fetterman, seen as a Democratic rival as he and Mr. Shapiro have risen to higher office, called the attack “truly appalling” in a social media post Sunday night.
Trump’s tangled tariff moves have many choosing inactivity as safest bet

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Steve Bohnel |Adam Babetski |Ford Turner |Benjamin Kail

President Donald Trump’s tariff exclusions for smartphones and other tech products have added to a growing set of confusing signals for companies and trading partners digesting how to engage a White House still promising to negotiate dozens of new deals in America’s favor. The dizzying weekend saw Trump exclude popular consumer electronics from 125% tariffs on China and a 10% baseline global tariff.
Arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned by Pa. congressional delegation

1 week ago | arcamax.com | Benjamin Kail

WASHINGTON — The alleged arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor's residence in Harrisburg this past weekend sparked strong bipartisan condemnation and calls for an end to political violence from Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Fetterman, seen as a Democratic rival as he and Shapiro have risen to higher office, called the attack "truly appalling" in a social media post Sunday night.
Arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned by Pa. congressional delegation

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Benjamin Kail

WASHINGTON — The alleged arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor's residence in Harrisburg this past weekend sparked strong bipartisan condemnation and calls for an end to political violence from Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Fetterman, seen as a Democratic rival as he and Shapiro have risen to higher office, called the attack "truly appalling" in a social media post Sunday night.