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Politics & Policy

Workers form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in the early morning hours on October 12, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. This week, a majority of workers at the plant voted no on the tentative contract deal.
NPR
Business
Employment
National
Transportation

UAW workers at major Ford and GM truck plants vote ‘no’ on record contract deals

While the overall tallies so far favor the deals, a majority voted no at two major truck plants.

3 years ago

Republican presidential candidates former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talk during 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.
Elections
Government
National

The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

A day after Tim Scott stunned many of his own staff by suspending his campaign, the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis appears to be intensifying.

3 years ago

William Penn statue atop Philadelphia City Hall.
Elections
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

36 hours without a mayor: Because of a calendar quirk, there’s a gap before Parker’s formal swearing-ind

Because of a calendar quirk, which sees the first Monday of January fall on New Year’s Day, there’s a gap before the official ceremony.

3 years ago

Pa. Capitol building
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

As partisan tensions thaw in Harrisburg, Pa. lawmakers eye unfunded housing, school priorities

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.

3 years ago

Biden speaks at a podium.
NPR
Health Care
Military
National

On Veterans Day, Biden commemorates the sacrifice made by soldiers and their families

President Biden spoke on Veterans Day about the country's "obligation" to provide veterans with adequate care, describing it a nonpartisan issue.

3 years ago

Five Democratic Central Bucks School District candidates pose with current school board member Mariam Mahmud
NPR
Elections

This Pa. school board made news for banning books. Voters flipped it to majority Democrat

The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board.

3 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
NPR
Government
International
Politics

After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.

3 years ago

Daniel McCaffery
Elections
Pennsylvania

Expensive judicial races might be here to stay in Pennsylvania after record high court campaign

There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.

3 years ago

The interior of the N.J. Statehouse
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey Democrats analyze what swept them to victory in the 2023 election

N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.

3 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.

3 years ago

Mayor Kenney sigining a bill with other officials surrounding him.
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philadelphia to use AI-powered cameras on SEPTA to write parking tickets

Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.

3 years ago

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin speaks with reporters outside the newly renovated Amtrak train station in Charleston, W.Va. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 (
Government
National

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024

Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.

3 years ago

Cherelle Parke victory speech
Elections
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

WHYY News’ live election show recap: Philly makes history in mayoral, City Council races

WHYY News’ election special recaps the highlights Philadelphians need to know about their newly elected mayor and other city leaders.

3 years ago

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Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks during a mark up business meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Washington.
Government Accountability
Law
National

Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans

Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.

3 years ago

Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News on Wednesday in Miami.
NPR
Elections
National

6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and abortion. Here's what you need to know.

3 years ago

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