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NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

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.

2 years ago

Derek Green speaking at a podium
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Former councilmember and mayoral candidate Derek Green is now helping Cherelle Parker. After November, will he run for DA?

Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.

2 years ago

Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long
Delaware
Elections

Delaware’s primary is a year away, but Dems Hall-Long and Meyer are staking their claim to succeed Gov. Carney

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.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

Andy 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
A closeup of Rep. Andrew Kim
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics
6abc

Congressman 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.

2 years ago

A jacket bearing Menendez's name, along with cash from envelops found inside the Jacket during a search by federal agents of the senator's home in Harrison
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Real Estate

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.

2 years ago

Bob Menendez
Government Accountability
New Jersey

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.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris
NPR
Gun Violence
Public Safety

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.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian
Government Accountability
New Jersey

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.

2 years ago

Erica Brown poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Employment
Environment
Government
National

‘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.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Government
Pennsylvania
Technology

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.

2 years ago

Stu Markham headshot
Delaware
Government
6abc

Mayor of Newark, Del. announces his resignation in October

Mayor Stu Markham's last day in office is expected to be on October 18.

2 years ago

David McCormick speaks during a campaign stop in Lititz, Pa., on May 13, 2022.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

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.

2 years ago

Rupert Murdoch attends the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on Nov. 1, 2017.
Media
TV

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.

2 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) arrives at the Russell Senate Office Building last Wednesday. The Senate's unwritten dress code will no longer be enforced as of this week.
NPR
Government
National
Pennsylvania

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.

2 years ago

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