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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.

15 hours ago

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Delaware
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‘Born out of sheer ignorance’: Delaware lawmaker kills bill to regulate THC-infused drinks and gummies

CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.

2 days ago

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Trump Media surged in the first day of trading, Monday, July 15, following the assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Studio 2
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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

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Rob Bresnahan speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Economy
Pennsylvania
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U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, of Pennsylvania, facing criticism over stock trades he may have profited from during tariff upheaval

The 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.

3 days ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

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.

4 days ago

Protesters waved American flags at the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the No Kings protest on June 16, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Government Accountability
Immigration
Philadelphia

‘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

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Donald Trump, escorted by Angela F. Ochoa, walks from Marine One to board Air Force One
Immigration
National
Policing

Trump 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.”

4 days ago

Rue Landau looks on
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

What Philly renters and landlords need to know about changes to security deposits on track to become law

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.

4 days ago

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stands behind a podium with an American flag in the background
Crime
Gun Violence
Politics

‘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

Protesters with the No Kings rally listened to speakers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on June 14, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Immigration
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

‘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

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Three ICE agents outside a building
Delaware
Immigration
Law
Policing

Delaware 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 Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., departs
Government
National

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

Josh Shapiro
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Protests

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says Trump shouldn’t deploy troops to Philly protests as LA response divides governors

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

New Jersey governor candidates Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli
Elections
Government

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

Protesters call for an end to deportations outside the Federal Detention Center on Arch Street in Philadelphia on June 10, 2025.
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

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.

1 week ago

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