Politics & Policy
Norfolk Southern CEO to testify in Ohio Senate about fiery derailment
The company is facing lawsuits, including one from Ohio’s attorney general over environmental cleanup costs.
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Sudan’s generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185
The clashes are part of a power struggle between the armed forces chief and the leader of a paramilitary force.
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Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests
Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.
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The hearing featured a common thread centered around the need for better education and job opportunities to help break the cycle of violence.
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Sen. John Fetterman plans to return to Senate today following hospitalization
The 53-year-old Democrat was treated for six weeks and has previously said that healthcare "changed his life."
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A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it’s on hold
A combination of factors halted the regulations, most notably opposition from natural gas utilities that faced the likelihood of losing business.
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Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.
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In private, Shapiro’s working group on climate change meets
The group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro with developing a state-level plan to fight climate change has started meeting.
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Jeff Brown’s ups and downs: How the grocery store owner became a mayoral frontrunner
From the soda tax fights of 2017 through the viral videos of 2023.
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Philadelphia City Council to investigate city’s preparedness for drinking water threats
Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.
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Exemptions abound as Delaware lawmakers weigh 2025 ban on Styrofoam food containers
The measure wouldn’t take effect until July 2025. Food establishments would be covered but hospitals, fire companies, and nonprofits that serve meals would not.
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Listen 1:32The Democrats said the task force would tackle wage theft and worker misclassification.
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Why people are comparing Rhynhart’s mayoral campaign to Warren’s presidential run
Both women present as the progressive with pragmatic plans — and appear to attract a similar base.
3 years ago
Biden moves to expand DACA recipients’ access to government-funded health insurance
HHS will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.
3 years ago
Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it
The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.
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