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Politics & Policy

A growing number of Senate Democrats are calling for the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez, R-NJ, following his indictment on corruption charges.
NPR
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who serves alongside Menendez in representing New Jersey, joined the chorus of calls on Tuesday.

3 years ago

Rob Matzie speaking at a podium
Government
Movies
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn

The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump visits the Palmetto State Armory and takes a picture with owners Jamin McCallum and Julian Wilson in Summerville, S.C., Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Elections
Government
National

Trump admires a Glock handgun — but stops short of buying — as he campaigns in South Carolina

The early Republican presidential front-runner was in small-town Summerville as part of a ramped-up campaign schedule that also includes multiple visits to early-voting Iowa.

3 years ago

Robert Menendez speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Sen. Menendez doubles down, refuses to resign after bribery indictment

The three-term Senator denied the allegations and said the facts of the case will exonerate him.

3 years ago

A passenger disembarks from Amtrak's Sunset Limited at its final stop in New Orleans, Nov. 2, 2008.
Government
Infrastructure
National
Transportation

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday “these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."

3 years ago

Trump speaking at a rally
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency

In recent weeks, a growing chorus of legal scholars and voters' rights groups have argued that the clause should disqualify Trump from the ballot.

3 years ago

Derek Green speaking at a podium
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Former councilmember and mayoral candidate Derek Green is now helping Cherelle Parker. After November, will he run for DA?

Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.

3 years ago

Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long
Delaware
Elections

Delaware’s primary is a year away, but Dems Hall-Long and Meyer are staking their claim to succeed Gov. Carney

Lt. Gov. Hall-Long would become the state’s second female governor. Meyer would be the first New Castle County executive to hold the highest statewide political post.

3 years ago

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U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03). (Congressman Kim's congressional webpage)
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

Andy Kim’s Senate bid has ‘re-cast the entire crisis,’ analyst says

With South Jersey Congressman Andy Kim proclaiming that he is running for Senate, Bob Menendez will have a “top tier candidate” in the 2024 primary.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
A closeup of Rep. Andrew Kim
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics
6abc

Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in N.J.

Kim was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey.

3 years ago

A jacket bearing Menendez's name, along with cash from envelops found inside the Jacket during a search by federal agents of the senator's home in Harrison
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Real Estate

Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful N.J. developer accused of corruption

The indictment says Menendez pestered the U.S. attorney for New Jersey and another top federal prosecutor about a bank fraud case involving his friend, developer Fred Daibes.

3 years ago

Bob Menendez
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years

The first time Menendez was indicted, authorities said he used his political influence to help a Florida eye doctor who gave him lavish gifts and campaign contributions.

3 years ago

Kamala Harris
NPR
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention

Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.

3 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say

Menendez appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to have been indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.

3 years ago

Erica Brown poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Employment
Environment
Government
National

‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps

In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.

3 years ago

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