
Politics & Policy
U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The State Department says officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the U.S. government, culture, institutions or principles.
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CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.
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Why is political violence on the rise?
Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.
Air Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:10The Scranton-area politician was cited by national media for trading during Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. He says the trades were done by a financial adviser.
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Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
The state's politically divided government has two weeks left to pass a spending plan before the state loses some spending authority when the new fiscal year starts July 1.
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‘No Kings’, ICE raids, Minnesota assassination, more: Political news roundtable
We discuss the news of the past week with Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD radio host, and lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers.
Air Date: June 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:06Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
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Renters won’t need to pay a lump sum before they move in and can use installments under a Philadelphia City Council bill that’s headed to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk.
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‘No Kings’ protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers
Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse were killed in their Brooklyn Park home.
6 days ago
‘No Kings’ demonstration in Philadelphia attracts thousands to protest Trump administration
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
6 days ago
Listen 1:18Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote
Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.
7 days ago
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The package targets foreign aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides money for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, in an interview Wednesday in The Washington Post, said Trump should not send troops to a weekend protest scheduled in Philadelphia.
1 week ago
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor’s race
After emerging from competitive primaries, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli began the general election campaign Wednesday.
1 week ago
Philly ICE protest: 15 arrested, several injured after altercation between police, protesters
One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.
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