
Politics & Policy
5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency
In recent weeks, a growing chorus of legal scholars and voters' rights groups have argued that the clause should disqualify Trump from the ballot.
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Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.
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Lt. Gov. Hall-Long would become the state’s second female governor. Meyer would be the first New Castle County executive to hold the highest statewide political post.
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Listen 2:52Andy Kim’s Senate bid has ‘re-cast the entire crisis,’ analyst says
With South Jersey Congressman Andy Kim proclaiming that he is running for Senate, Bob Menendez will have a “top tier candidate” in the 2024 primary.
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Listen 1:18Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in N.J.
Kim was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey.
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Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful N.J. developer accused of corruption
The indictment says Menendez pestered the U.S. attorney for New Jersey and another top federal prosecutor about a bank fraud case involving his friend, developer Fred Daibes.
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Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years
The first time Menendez was indicted, authorities said he used his political influence to help a Florida eye doctor who gave him lavish gifts and campaign contributions.
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Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention
Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.
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Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
Menendez appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to have been indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.
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‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
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Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Gov. Shapiro said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI, and developing training programs for state employees.
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Mayor of Newark, Del. announces his resignation in October
Mayor Stu Markham's last day in office is expected to be on October 18.
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Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey
The Pa. candidates will share a ticket with candidates for president next year in a state that is critical to whether Dems can maintain control of the White House and Senate.
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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
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The Senate’s dress code just got more relaxed. Some insist on staying buttoned-up
Senate Majority Leader Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill.
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