Politics & Policy
President Trump and the power to pardon
Trump flexes his pardoning power on the way out of office, including a controversial move to pardon the private military mercenaries responsible for civilian deaths in Iraq.
Air Date: December 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill
A total of 109 Republicans, including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of GOP leadership, joined with Democrats to approve the override, the first of Trump’s presidency.
3 years ago
New N.J. rules would crack down on pollution from power plants, trucks, industrial boilers
Officials outline new rules intended to curb global warming.
3 years ago
Russian hacking and cybersecurity
We get the latest on the Russian hack, what is being called the largest act of espionage in U.S. history.
Air Date: December 29, 2020
Listen 49:28House endorses Trump-backed $2,000 payments amid feud within GOP
The vote passed with the needed two-thirds majority in order to advance.
3 years ago
Beyond $600: How COVID-19 relief, spending bills will help Delaware
Now that President Trump has signed the COVID-19 stimulus package and larger government spending measure, here’s a look at how some of that money will be spent in Delaware.
3 years ago
Biden faults ‘roadblocks’ as his team manages transition from Trump
Biden said that he has been frustrated by what he called a lack of cooperation, especially at the Department of Defense and with the Office of Management and Budget.
3 years ago
Unemployment benefits and one-time checks: What to know about the new stimulus in Pa.
Now that President Trump has signed the new $900 billion package into law, how long will taxpayers have to wait for the extra money and bonus boost?
3 years ago
Reeling from Trump-era chaos, watchdogs seek greater protections
"Our job, we know, has never been more important, more significant, or more challenging than it is right now," says Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz.
3 years ago
Trump signs COVID-19 relief package after threatening to derail it
Trump's seal of approval puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive congressional package.
3 years ago
A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations
The list includes people whose pleas for forgiveness have been promoted by those supporting the president throughout his term in office.
3 years ago
Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump rages
Failing to sign the bill will mean pain for those struggling to make ends meet and a potential federal government shutdown in the middle of a pandemic.
3 years ago
A tale of bipartisanship in Congress — no, seriously
A bipartisan committee made 97 recommendations on how to modernize the way Congress works and improve relationships between Democrats and Republicans.
3 years ago
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden already are pushing for new restrictions, especially to absentee voting.
3 years ago
Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
3 years ago