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Matt Meyer signs his first executive order
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On the record: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sounds off on court reform, port modernization and Trump

Gov. Matt Meyer talks about his priorities as he settles into his new role as chief executive of the First State.

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Delaware
Government Accountability
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Delaware Gov. Meyer wins fight with Senate Democrats over right to send own nominees for port board

The legal fight centered around whether Delaware lawmakers could ignore a governor’s request to withdraw nominations not yet Senate confirmed.

4 months ago

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Shapiro visits Temple Health to promote budget proposals to tackle nurse shortage

The governor’s plan tackles the growing nursing shortage by paying students part of their tuition back if they stay in Pennsylvania to work.

4 months ago

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A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories

Members of Congress and civil rights groups are condemning past comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, including some which critics called antisemitic.

4 months ago

Trump shakes hands with people as he enters the senate floor
Economy
Government Accountability
Immigration
International
Social Justice

The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week

It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more.

4 months ago

Distribution warehouses in Robinsville
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey lawmaker wants to keep warehouses away from historical sites

A South Jersey lawmaker has introduced a bill to keep all warehouses in N.J. at least 1,000 feet away from historic districts, landmarks and buildings.

4 months ago

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington.
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Pennsylvania
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WESA

Pennsylvania officials, medical providers sound alarm over Medicaid cuts

The Congressional budget resolution passed last week calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Economy
National
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Transportation

Why automakers’ short reprieve from tariffs isn’t enough to weather Trump’s escalating trade war

Even with this pause, steel and aluminum tariffs are still expected to go into effect on March 12.

4 months ago

Montgomery County commissioners and first responders speaking
Government
Pennsylvania

Montco commissioners honor SPS fire first responders

At Thursday’s board meeting, commissioners pushed for a release of frozen federal funds for homeless services. Immigrant organizers proposed the county pass a Welcoming Act.

4 months ago

Elon Musk giving a salute to President Trump
Economy
Government Accountability

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it’s not looking at big spending drivers

Even taking DOGE's claims at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

4 months ago

Jack Stollsteimer speaks
Crime
Elections
Pennsylvania

Delco district attorney charges Millbourne Borough official with election fraud

DA Jack Stollsteimer alleges Millbourne Borough Vice President Mohammed Nurul Hasan falsely registered people and cast ballots on their behalf in his losing mayoral bid.

4 months ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Government
Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro launches initiative to hire federal workers laid off by Trump administration

Out of 81,000 state jobs, Pennsylvania has 5,600 “critical vacancies” for posts including registered nurses, civil engineers, accountants and emergency-management positions.

4 months ago

Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
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Philadelphia

Trump’s Ukraine move shakes up US foreign policy

President Trump is dramatically altering American foreign policy, seemingly turning our backs on our allies while praising our rivals. Is this a pivot to America-first?

Air Date: March 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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Business
International

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Government
National

Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide. Here are 7 key takeaways

The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.

4 months ago

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