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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is one of three House GOP committee chairs pressing to impeach President Biden. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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House Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue President Biden and his family members engaged in influence peddling.

2 years ago

Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov. Burgum has ended his GOP presidential bid. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate

Burgum had a stronger-than-expected showing in the race fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped him qualify for the first two debates.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House
Elections
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Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Some claim that Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro sitting a desk as he signs a bill.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

We tracked Josh Shapiro’s 11 biggest campaign promises through his first year. See how he did

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has gotten a slow start on key goals like a minimum wage increase and corporate tax cuts. The GOP-controlled state Senate has been his biggest roadblock.

2 years ago

People pretend to resuscitate the Earth during a demonstration at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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What the climate talks in Dubai mean for the Philadelphia region

Here's a look at what these talks have yielded in the past, and what people in the Delaware Valley hope to get out of COP28.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris speaks from a podium
NPR
Environment
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National
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In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: Climate and Gaza

Vice President Harris gave young climate activists a shout-out in her remarks to world leaders at COP28. "Let us all share in their sense of urgency and their optimism."

2 years ago

Electric vehicle charging station
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Transportation

Electric vehicle mandate takes effect in Delaware

Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.

2 years ago

Listen 1:55
A man sorts ballots on election day
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Court ruling on undated ballots brings confusion as Pa. counties certify November election results

A federal judge has ruled that Pennsylvania counties should accept undated and misdated mail ballots, but some consider the decision “prospective.”

2 years ago

File photo: U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., holds a miniature American flag that was presented to him as he departs federal court, June 30, 2023, in Central Islip, N.Y.
NPR
Government Accountability

George Santos expelled from Congress

Members of the House of Representatives voted 311 to 114 this morning to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress. Santos is sixth congressman ever to be expelled

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Council Chamber as seen from the back of the room.
Government
Philadelphia
Policing
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Philly City Council approves ski mask ban despite pleas from advocates

The goal of the ban is to cut down on violent crime committed by those wearing masks to conceal their identities.

2 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.

2 years ago

Maat Kareema and her friend
Business
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Philadelphia

Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly

Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.

2 years ago

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Henry Kissinger
National

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

2 years ago

Pallbearers carry Rosalynn Carter's casket
Government
National

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

The former first lady, who died Nov. 19 at the age of 96, had her intimate funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.

2 years ago

Rep. Craig Williams
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Philly lawmaker helping lead impeachment of Larry Krasner will run for Pa. attorney general

Rep. Craig Williams, a Republican who represents part of suburban Philadelphia, has said for months that he planned to run for the state's top law enforcement office in 2024.

2 years ago

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