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Politics & Policy

Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Dec. 2, 2023.
Government Accountability
National
Philadelphia

Trump told supporters to ‘guard the vote’ in Philly. Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern

Experts say the context primes Trump supporters to not only expect fraud in diverse Democratic cities next year, but to intervene to ensure Trump wins.

3 years ago

A close-up of Trump
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House

Former President Donald Trump and his allies are preparing for an aggressive expansion of his powers should he take back the White House.

3 years ago

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Department of Justice on Wednesday as Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, looks on. Mark Schiefelbein/AP
NPR
Criminal Justice
Government
International
Military

U.S. unveils war crimes charges against 4 Russian-allied troops

The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.

3 years ago

 Republican presidential candidates (from left) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, arrive 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. A two-hour Republican presidential primary debate will start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Elections
Government
National

How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate and what to look for

The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is airing across NewsNation's website and streaming channels.

3 years ago

Jim Kenney speaking at a podium
Government
Philadelphia

Jim Kenney looks back on 8 years as Philadelphia mayor on WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’

“Some people just need to go away,” Kenney said when asked about his future plans for public life.

3 years ago

Listen 1:03
Kevin McCarthy speaking to reporters
Government
National

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.

3 years ago

Trump with supporters
Elections
Government Accountability

Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House

Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.

3 years ago

Cherelle Parker addressing her supporters
Government
Philadelphia

Mayor-elect Parker names dozens of elected officials to roundtable groups meant to identify, tackle issues for the new administration

The group, Parker referred to as her “kitchen cabinet,” will come up with the structure for the future of Philadelphia’s government.

3 years ago

Listen 1:13
Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

New Pa. House rules sought to strengthen bipartisanship. Insiders say it didn’t work

The House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is due to the slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.

3 years ago

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he is dropping his monthslong hold on most military promotions. He will continue to block promotions for four-star generals over his objections to a Pentagon abortion policy. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
NPR
Government
Military
National

Sen. Tuberville drops his monthslong hold on military promotions

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he is dropping his hold on hundreds of military promotions.

3 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., paid the recently expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., to record a video message aimed at Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. Like Santos, Menendez is under a federal indictment. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Senator hires an indicted and ousted representative to troll an indicted senator

"I thought my ethically-challenged colleague" should hear from former Rep. George Santos, Sen. John Fetterman said. He hired Santos to record a message for Sen. Bob Menendez.

3 years ago

Palestinians fleeing the Israeli ground offensive arrive in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
International
Military

Israel moves into Gaza’s second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war

The military says its forces are “in the heart” of Khan Younis, which has emerged as the first target in the expanded ground offensive into southern Gaza.

3 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, and first lady Tammy Murphy attend the National Governors Association summer meeting, July 15, 2022, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)
NPR
Elections
Government
Law
New Jersey

Tammy Murphy’s senate run exposes concerns over New Jersey primary ballots

In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line — while others are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.

3 years ago

Protest on the street
International
Philadelphia
Protests

Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly

The Philly Palestine Coalition, which organized the protest, previously called for a boycott of the establishment for its support of the IDF.

3 years ago

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is one of three House GOP committee chairs pressing to impeach President Biden. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
NPR
Government Accountability
National

House Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue President Biden and his family members engaged in influence peddling.

3 years ago

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