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Politics & Policy

Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Law
National

Takeaways from the newly released Epstein files

The documents include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials.

4 months ago

A person shops for produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
National
Public Health

The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen

About 42 million lower-income Americans receive SNAP benefits, on average about $190 monthly per person.

4 months ago

homes on a street
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

Delaware Supreme Court clears way for New Castle County homeowners to pay lower taxes

Delaware landlords lost their bid to have a law providing property tax relief to homeowners ruled unconstitutional.

4 months ago

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

4 months ago

A close-up photo of Donald Trump speaking
Economy
Government Accountability

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump
Government Accountability
Public Safety

Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim

In the newly released emails, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim of sex trafficking.

4 months ago

Miniature American flags flutter in wind gusts across the National Mall near the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Government
National

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

The disruption caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

4 months ago

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium surrounded by fellow Democrats
Government
National

A historic government shutdown is over. Here’s what to know

The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, such as federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.

4 months ago

Rony Baltazar-Lopez
Delaware
Government
Immigration

Delaware launches Office of New Americans to strengthen support for immigrants

Delaware’s newly created Office of New Americans will coordinate resources for immigrants and strengthen statewide support networks.

4 months ago

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El Alcalde de Wilmington John Carney
Delaware
Government
Homelessness

“Esto no está bien”: el alcalde de Wilmington anuncia una nueva estrategia para las personas sin hogar y culpa a Filadelfia del aumento de la población sin techo en la ciudad

Las autoridades de Wilmington permitirán acampar en un parque de la ciudad, pero prohibirán dormir al aire libre en todas las demás zonas de la ciudad.

4 months ago

The U.S. Capitol Building
Government Accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Philly-area U.S. House members express displeasure over Senate deal to reopen federal government

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Philadelphia, said he doesn’t understand why his Democratic Senate colleagues would break ranks on the continuing resolution.

4 months ago

Listen 0:56
Empty courtroom
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

‘In a pickle’: Fight over law allowing higher tax rates for commercial properties moves to Delaware Supreme Court

The Delaware Chancery Court sided with government officials last month over whether some school districts can set split tax rates for properties.

4 months ago

This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for their deal to end the government shutdown shows Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., top row from left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and bottom row from left, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.
Government
Government Accountability

These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it

Eight Democratic senators are facing criticism from their own party for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.

4 months ago

This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for their deal to end the government shutdown shows Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., top row from left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and bottom row from left, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. (AP Photo)
Studio 2
Government
Government Accountability
Politics

Senate nears deal to end shutdown

The U.S. Senate voted to pass a deal on Sunday night that signals the longest ever federal government shutdown is poised to end this week. Was the shutdown worth it?

Air Date: November 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani
Elections
Government
National

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

Among those also pardoned were Sidney Powell, an attorney who promoted baseless conspiracy theories about a stolen election.

4 months ago

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