Politics & Policy
In historians’ Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call
A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
2 years ago
Widow of Alexei Navalny takes center stage in Russia’s opposition
Yulia Navalnaya appeared on her late husband's YouTube channel in a forceful challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of murder.
2 years ago
What to know about the debut of Trump’s $399 golden, high-top sneakers
The announcement came one day after a New York judge ordered Trump and the Trump Organization to pay nearly $355 million as part of a civil fraud case.
2 years ago
The Raab Collection of suburban Philadelphia is asking $45,000 for the 1865 letter signed by a president “who had no idea his days were numbered.”
2 years ago
Listen 2:08Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest foe
Hundreds of people across Russia streamed to ad-hoc memorials and monuments to victims of political repression with flowers and candles on Friday and Saturday.
2 years ago
Trump was met with loud boos as well as cheers at the Philadelphia Convention Center as he unveiled what he touted as the first official Trump footwear.
2 years ago
Russia’s prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died
Navalny had been behind bars since 2021, when he returned to Moscow after recuperating from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin.
2 years ago
Mayor Parker enacts long recommended split for L&I
Parker said a recent task force report found that “mission creep” at the department has sapped its ability to do its job properly.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is facing reelection this year, bought $20 million in Israel Bonds to show support. Her Democratic opponents question her motives.
2 years ago
Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet
The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.
2 years ago
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by House Republicans
Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.
2 years ago
City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student
State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.
2 years ago
Listen 0:57Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that
A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
2 years ago
Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results
See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.
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