
Politics & Policy
Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections
In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:11A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries
A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions
The president-elect made the comments in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on immigration, abortion and foreign policy.
3 weeks ago
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
‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride
"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.
Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 15:07Elon 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
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
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
Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser
Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that Navarro will serve as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
3 weeks ago
Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly
Mayor Parker signed the new law Wednesday. It’s a big win for bike safety advocates.
3 weeks ago
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
More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:15New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early
Helmy was appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction. Helmy will step down this weekend.
4 weeks ago
Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections
This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically.
4 weeks ago
Proposed legislation would restrict mobile providers from operating on residential streets, near schools and recreation centers and in other public areas of Kensington.
4 weeks ago
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