Politics & Policy
“What we wanted to highlight at the State of the Union was that, a year later, things are not better,” said Democratic Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester.
6 months ago
Trump administration sues New Jersey over restrictions on immigration arrests
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who took office Jan. 20, “insists on harboring criminal offenders from federal law enforcement,” the lawsuit said.
6 months ago
Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
6 months ago
Mayor Parker defends her governing style in passionate Black History Month speech
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she hides her “love” for immigrants and vulnerable residents to protect federal funding.
6 months ago
Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls
The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.
6 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights
With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 17:04Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claims
Those election conspiracists now holding official power range from the attorney general to lawyers filing lawsuits for the Justice Department.
7 months ago
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
7 months ago
New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
7 months ago
Listen 1:03City County passes bill that would halt dog breeding, certain puppy sales in Philadelphia
The goal is to control the pet population in a city that has thousands of strays plucked from the streets.
7 months ago
Listen 0:53Upper Darby Council limits local law enforcement collaboration with ICE
The legislation comes after Upper Darby resident Parady La died in ICE custody in January.
7 months ago
Listen 0:55Philadelphia’s slavery exhibit is being restored at the President’s House
“This is the American people fighting back and saying we will not accept this,” said one Independence Mall visitor. “Will not allow history to be rewritten.”
7 months ago
Delaware recovers less than half of taxpayer funds stolen by state employee in 2023
The state of Delaware recovered tens of thousands of dollars in stolen funds used as payments for a truck and a camper, along with money seized from a bank account.
7 months ago
Listen 1:02Philadelphia City Council considers Office of Freedmen Affairs to guide possible reparations efforts
The Office of Freedmen Affairs would guide potential reparations efforts for descendants of enslaved people, including scholarships and tax relief benefits.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09Bucks County commissioners unanimously oppose use of warehouses for ICE detention
“Bucks County is not a county that needs or wants a detention facility,” the county’s lone Republican commissioner said.
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