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New Jersey’s U.S. Sen. Cory Booker sets a record, makes a marathon speech objecting to several Trump administration policies

Sen. Booker got help from fellow Democrats during his marathon, anti-Trump speech, the longest Senate speech in history.

4 months ago

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Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Explainers
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?

Booker played part in a 2018 bipartisan measure to overhaul federal sentencing laws passed after some Black leaders forged an alliance with Trump.

4 months ago

Chester County election workers process ballots
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules

Citing constitutional violations, a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania election boards can't invalidate mail-in ballots over missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.

4 months ago

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,, speaks during a confirmation hearing
National
New Jersey

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

By standing on the Senate floor for more than a night and day and refusing to leave, Sen. Cory Booker had broken a record set 68 years ago.

4 months ago

an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Law
New Jersey
Public Safety

N.J. lawmakers want to stop pop-up parties and disruptive flash mobs down the shore

New Jersey passed a bill to toughen penalties for inciting brawls at public gatherings. It’s part of an effort to stop chaotic shore pop-up parties.

4 months ago

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People protest a Tesla car dealership in Chester County
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Politics
Protests
Public Spaces

Chester County protesters join global demonstration against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.

4 months ago

Elon Musk departs the White House
Elections
National
Politics

Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals

The election has set a record for spending in a judicial election and has become a litmus test for the opening months of Donald Trump’s presidency.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump in a suit
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

Trump hasn’t weighed in yet on the June primary, but a push by Republican candidates to win his favor is well underway.

4 months ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Delaware
Elections
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025

Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.

5 months ago

Students walking on Penn's campus
Government Accountability
Higher Education

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

5 months ago

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Studio 2
Government
National
Pennsylvania

Studio 2 Extra: Pa. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan calls Signal chat leak “a violation of security protocol,” urges investigation

The Representative is sounding the alarm over a leaked chats involving senior Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and VP J.D. Vance.

Air Date: March 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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Maitreyi Roy, executive director of Bartram’s Garden, on one of the garden paths
PlanPhilly
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region

Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.

5 months ago

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Delaware
Economy
Government

Gov. Meyer proposes new tax brackets for wealthier Delawareans, offers new housing and education initiatives

The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.

5 months ago

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher (left) and PBS CEO Paula Kerger (right)
Studio 2
Government
Government Accountability

Should NPR, PBS get government funding?

Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing included the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger. We discuss the issue of federal funding from multiple angles.

Air Date: March 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in the evening in Washington
Government Accountability
Health Care
Public Health

Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.

5 months ago

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