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Politics & Policy
Election officials want a say in Pa.’s voting reforms, but politics may get in the way
As two GOP lawmakers push to abolish mail voting, county election officials say the state should keep and improve the new system.
4 years ago
Trump’s phone call; pandemic preparedness
We examine the legal and ethical issues raised by President Trump's leaked phone call. Then, why weren't we prepared for the pandemic and will we be next time?
Air Date: January 5, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15‘Definitely a Civil War’: Trump’s demands splinter GOP ahead of Georgia vote
President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia where the last thing the GOP needed was an intra-party fight.
4 years ago
Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake
Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden’s capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.
4 years ago
Congress expected to certify Biden’s win this week — despite GOP push to subvert the vote
Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.
4 years ago
Attorney: Congressional seat data not ready until February
The Census Bureau has found new irregularities in the headcount data that determines congressional seat allocations and the distribution of $1.5 trillion in spending each year
4 years ago
Georgia election official: Don’t let misinformation ‘suppress your own vote’
He went line by line Monday refuting allegations made by President Trump about the state's voting system.
4 years ago
State officials said all publicly approved demonstrations appear in the online calendar.
4 years ago
Virtual parade, military escort part of Biden inauguration plans
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has released more details about the plans for the inauguration later this month.
4 years ago
Recovering from emergency bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor to take oath for second term
Mike Purzycki underwent surgery last week after his physical revealed significant blockage. He will take the oath of office virtually on Tuesday.
4 years ago
Trump and the military: What an erratic commander in chief leaves behind
"Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,'" a retired officer says.
4 years ago
It all comes down to this — 2 Georgia races that will determine control of the Senate
If Dems pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, they will retain it.
4 years ago
Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting
Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.
4 years ago
Here’s a look at Congress’ incoming freshman class
The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.
4 years ago
Nancy Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker
The vote was 216 for Pelosi, 209 for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.
4 years ago