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The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

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(Left) President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Elections
Government Accountability

One attack, two interpretations: Biden and Trump both make the Jan. 6 riot a political rallying cry

Nine deaths were linked to the attack and more than 700 people have gone to court for their roles in it, and more than 450 people have been sentenced to prison.

2 years ago

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Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary with visit to Valley Forge

The president is expected to stress how Trump and top supporters of his “Make America Great Again” movement pose existential threats.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in New York.
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

The new indictment in the Robert Menendez corruption case could ramp up voter disgust

How will New Jersey voters react to new corruption allegations involving Senator Robert Menendez?

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Cherelle Parker
Business
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Some GOP execs worry ‘Democratic business as usual’ under Mayor Parker; others are hopeful for change

For some business executives who lean Democrat, the Parker administration is the best case scenario. Others fear a mayoral “echo chamber.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:58
Josh Shapiro
Government
Pennsylvania

In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers

In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks on student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington.
NPR
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

Biden to kick off 2024 campaign events in Valley Forge, with democracy front and center

As he ramps up for a likely rematch with former President Donald Trump, President Biden is expected to push back against extremism and political violence.

2 years ago

The New Jersey state capitol building dome as seen through a gap in several buildings.
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Social Justice

As New Jersey lawmakers kick off 2024, advocates are looking for some economic relief

New Jersey is often singled out for having the highest property taxes in the nation, as well as a high cost of living.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Watch: Cherelle Parker’s full inaugural address

Here are Mayor Cherelle Parker's prepared remarks, in full, for her inaugural address on Jan. 2, 2024.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker at her swearing in
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Making ‘herstory,’ politicians and community members react to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inauguration day

Cherelle Parker’s inauguration day prompted kudos and reflections from everyone, from the Pennsylvania House to small Philly business owners.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker addresses the public for the first time after being sworn into office on Jan. 2, 2024.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

New Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker sworn in, immediately declares public safety emergency

Cherelle Parker formally took the oath of office and delivered a passionate inaugural address, vowing to address the city's challenges.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
Kevin Bethel getting sworn in
Government
Philadelphia
Policing

New Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel looks to restore ‘law and order humanely’

Before becoming commissioner, Bethel served for nearly 30 years in PPD and as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Republican presidential candidates former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Elections
Government

DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall

Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.

2 years ago

woman at ballot processing center
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

As 2024 election approaches, voting officials worry Pa. isn’t prepared for misinformation

Four officials share the concrete changes they say would shore up Pennsylvania’s system against frivolous fraud allegations as the 2024 election approaches.

2 years ago

Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Why the Pennsylvania legislature is off to a slow start in 2024

The legislature will be temporarily unable to grapple with major issues such as a far-reaching court ruling on how the state funds public education or its outdated Election Co

2 years ago

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