Politics & Policy
Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
In dribs and drabs, governors responded, some agreeing to send an extra dozen, 100 or even 1,000, while others said no.
4 years ago
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it ‘vote of conscience’
The uncertainty of the scheduling reflects the fact that Democrats do not want the Senate trial to dominate the opening days of the Biden administration.
4 years ago
Biden candles, beer, and ‘hardcore’ T-shirts are part of inaugural spirit in Delaware
There’s also an Amtrak-themed Biden beer. Wilmington shoppers have lots to choose from to get their presidential fix.
4 years ago
Listen 2:20N.J. commission approves rules for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
The move means those who are not legally present in the United States may be able to apply for driver’s licenses as early as May.
4 years ago
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.
4 years ago
Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.
Pa. is set to lose a congressional seat. The representation of millions of people is on the line. And the GOP will have to do what seems impossible — get along with Democrats.
4 years ago
Philly civil rights attorney: White supremacy attacked democracy after the 2020 election
Temple University professor and Philly civil rights attorney Timothy Welbeck spoke with WHYY's Annette John-Hall about white supremacy and the deadly U.S. Capitol siege.
4 years ago
Listen 4:27Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf pushing GOP to move money to help Pa. small businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to convince GOP leaders to support his scheme to reallocate state funds for business assistance. So far, they’re unmoved.
4 years ago
Biden taps Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic chairman
The 44-year-old comes to the job with strong support from state party chairs around the country and from House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn.
4 years ago
Lady Gaga, J-Lo to headline Biden inauguration
President-elect Biden may not have big crowds at his coronavirus-limited inauguration, but he won't be lacking for star power.
4 years ago
Why didn’t the FBI and DHS produce a threat report ahead of the Capitol insurrection?
The FBI and the DHS wrote detailed threat assessments before Black Lives Matter demonstrations last summer, but offered only general warnings before the events on Jan. 6.
4 years ago
Barriers, police added for Pennsylvania Capitol security
State capitols around the United States have heightened security after the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week.
4 years ago
The U.S. House of Representatives debated and voted for a second impeachment of President Trump, this time for his role in inciting the violent attack on the Capitol building.
Air Date: January 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01McConnell open to convicting Trump in impeachment trial
McConnell's openness was a stark contrast to the support, or at times silence, he’s shown during much of Trump’s presidency.
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