
Politics & Policy
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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19Delaware 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
Listen 0:56Shapiro 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
Listen 1:10A 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
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
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
Listen 1:13Pennsylvania 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
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
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
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
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
Listen 0:47Gov. 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
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
Listen 51:35What 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
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