Avani Kalra

Stories by Avani Kalra

Federal Government

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., speaks during a campaign event in front of employees at an insurance marketing firm, Oct. 17, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa.

Democrats think they can finally defeat Scott Perry in 2026

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

March 20, 2026

Federal Government

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R., Pa.)

GOP US Rep. Fitzpatrick of Pa. heads into midterms with huge fundraising advantage

by Riley Rogerson of NOTUS and Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Feb. 10, 2026

Federal Government

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (left) and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick discuss their bipartisan US Senate partnership

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Feb. 5, 2026

Federal Government

The U.S. Capitol.

Fetterman joins all US Senate Dems to block funding package amid ICE debate

by Em Luetkemeyer, Avani Kalra, and Ursula Perano of NOTUS

Jan. 29, 2026

Federal Government

PA Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (center, rear) is framed by Rep. Brett Guthrie (left) and Rep. Jason Smith (right) at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick becomes Democrats' key ally in House health care fight

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Dec. 19, 2025

Federal Government

President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on Sept. 22, 2025.

Trump launches tour defending his economic policies amid rising cost concerns

by Jasmine Wright of NOTUS, Violet Jira of NOTUS, and Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Dec. 9, 2025

Federal Government

Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.) leaves the chamber as the Senate holds a procedural vote on July 24, 2025.

Critics, former staffers mull future of Fetterman’s Senate seat

by Ursula Perano of NOTUS and Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Dec. 5, 2025

Federal Government

A Central Bucks School District high school student waiting for a 2022 board meeting to begin.

Democrats say culture war fatigue helped them flip Pa. school board seats

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Nov. 19, 2025

Federal Government

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., talks to reporters outside the chamber during a vote at the Capitol in Washington, March 13, 2025.

John Fetterman keeps bucking Democrats, but lawmakers say he’s still part of their ‘big tent’

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

Oct. 28, 2025