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Politics & Policy
WTA’s China stance over Peng Shuai could be unique, cost millions
No other governing body seems too eager to follow suit with the sorts of actions that would come with a real financial hit.
3 years ago
House approves a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown
The measure now heads to the Senate, where prospects for quick passage are in doubt ahead of a Friday deadline.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy urges lawmakers to pass stricter gun control reform by Jan. 10
Though New Jersey has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation, Murphy said the state has more work to do in response to rising gun violence in cities.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court weighs the right to abortion
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban case on Wednesday. We discuss the arguments, the questions and what's at stake.
Air Date: December 2, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Biden’s new winter COVID plan will reimburse you for at-home tests
The White House wants more people to get vaccines, booster shots and COVID tests — especially with the new omicron variant here. A new plan will provide some new incentives.
3 years ago
Stacey Abrams announces candidacy in Georgia governor’s race
Abrams narrowly lost in Georgia's 2018 governor's race. Her entrance into the contest sets up a potential rematch against Gov. Brian Kemp.
3 years ago
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
The network said transcripts released by New York's attorney general revealed its anchor had a greater involvement in his brother's case than they knew.
3 years ago
Berks County reports 35 late bilingual ballots, most due to late post office delivery
Voter advocates say more has to be done to ensure Spanish-speaking voters are protected.
3 years ago
Advocates are turning to the redistricting process to secure political power, but legal and systemic roadblocks pose a significant challenge.
3 years ago
Dr. Oz, now a Pennsylvania Senate candidate, wants to ‘reignite our divine spark’
Oz, who lived in New Jersey until very recently, registered to vote as a Republican in Pennsylvania in early 2020 using his wife’s parents’ address.
3 years ago
Philly’s only Republican city commissioner leaving to take over good government group
In 2020, Schmidt attracted vitriol from his own party when he defended Philly’s election process against baseless fraud allegations.
3 years ago
Reps. Boebert and Omar spoke after Boebert’s Islamophobic comments. It didn’t go well
The phone call was meant to defuse tensions after the Republican made Islamophobic comments about the Democrat.
3 years ago
Philly Council to consider limiting outside employment after Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction
Philadelphia City Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez plans to introduce legislation that would limit outside employment options for city lawmakers.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 panel sets contempt vote for former DOJ official
The committee on Monday scheduled a vote to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department lawyer who aligned with President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Inside the ‘big wave’ of misinformation targeted at Latinos
After Democrat Phil Murphy won New Jersey’s tight race for governor, Spanish-language videos falsely claimed the vote was rigged, despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud
3 years ago