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Government

Gov. Phil Murphy signs a pardon
Courts & Law

N.J. Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian

Murphy's first use of his clemency authority comes after he set up a special review board in June aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation for review.

2 weeks ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse
Politics & Policy

Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter, with lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy demanding answers.

2 weeks ago

Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings

Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat.

2 weeks ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg

She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

2 weeks ago

Madinah Wilson-Anton speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views

The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.

2 weeks ago

Listen 5:52
An illustration of Philly City Hall is overlayed with bitcoin
Studio 2
Money

Crypto’s future: Stable investment or risky gamble?

We’re talking about cryptocurrency. Wednesday Bitcoin topped $100k again and with a crypto-friendly administration coming into the White House, is crypto finally mainstream?

Air Date: December 12, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:56
FILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Politics & Policy

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January

The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Palak Raval-Nelson named Philadelphia’s new health commissioner

Raval-Nelson will lead Philadelphia's Department of Public Health after working for the city for nearly 30 years.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:08
the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Science

Pennsylvania State Capitol to begin crow dispersal program this week

Starting Monday, loud noises are expected for two hours a night near the capitol as the state attempts to deter thousands of crows away from capitol grounds.

3 weeks ago

Supporters of transgender rights hold signs as they rally outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as arguments begin in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here’s how they’re preparing

Nationally, the issue of gender-affirming care for minors was before the Supreme Court this week, after families challenged Tennessee's ban.

3 weeks ago

President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 19. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

The new group is expected to recommend drastic cuts to the federal workforce and to slash regulation.

3 weeks ago

Ronald L. Rowe Jr. points a finger angrily
Politics & Policy

Secret Service director vows overhaul as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt

During the hearing Ronald Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.

3 weeks ago

Councilmember Mark Squilla and Council President Kenyatta Johnson
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A work in progress’: Philly lawmakers push Sixers on community benefits agreement as arena vote looms

City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the arena next week. The team says it needs the body to approve development before the end of the year.

3 weeks ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware compensation commission considers fix to legislator pension mess

Lawmakers’ pension payments are expected to rise again as longtime House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf prepares to retire.

3 weeks ago

Paul Atkins, left, talks to then SEC Chair Christopher Cox during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2007. Atkins was then an SEC commissioner, and he has now been picked by President-elect Trump as the next head of the agency. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/Getty Images North America)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Trump picks crypto backer Paul Atkins as new Securities and Exchange Commission chair

He's now the CEO of consulting firm Patomak Global Partners which has clients across the financial and cryptocurrency industries.

3 weeks ago

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