Shapiro urges Fetterman to stay with Democrats amid party tensions

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is criticizing Sen. John Fetterman, saying the Democratic senator should return to representing the party that voters elected him to serve in the U.S. Senate. Shapiro made the remarks on CNN as reports continued that some Republicans are trying to persuade Fetterman to change parties. He said Fetterman should honor the will of Pennsylvania voters and focus on his duties in office. The dispute reflects growing friction inside the Democratic Party over Fetterman’s willingness to back parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Fetterman has voted with Republicans on several highprofile issues, including government funding and a recent Homeland Security nomination, and has said he is staying a Democrat despite outside speculation.