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Donald Trump is carried by U.S. Secret Service agents in Butler following an assassination attempt
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A year after Trump’s near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man

While largely the same brash Trump, they say he is more attentive and more grateful and speaks openly about how he believes he was saved by God.

4 weeks ago

President Donald Trump
National
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Taxes

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU may adopt "proportionate countermeasures" if Trump moves ahead with the tariffs.

4 weeks ago

Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie poses for a photo outside
Elections
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Pennsylvania

Bob Harvie touts Bucks roots, bipartisan achievements while attacking Brian Fitzpatrick’s voting record at Horsham town hall

Harvie, who was born and raised in Bristol, outlined his priorities for the district, including reversing impacts from President Trump’s budget bill.

4 weeks ago

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Jack Tompkins, mayor of Pemberton, New Jersey
Government
New Jersey

Pemberton residents and Council want Mayor Jack Tompkins out. Here’s why

A resolution unanimously approved by the council this week states that Tompkins should resign based on his “ongoing pattern” of misconduct and “blatant disregard” of ethics.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:12
Matt Meyer raises his hand
Delaware
Government
Medicine

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer weighs legislation to loosen restrictions on retail pot locations as opening day nears

Delaware counties are fuming over the state overturning local decisions it doesn’t like. Weed advocates say local zoning rules are restrictive.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:56
Dan Meuser speaking with people
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser won’t run for governor in Pennsylvania, despite Trump’s promise to support him

Meuser announced his decision Tuesday night to run again for his northeastern Pennsylvania seat rather than seek the nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.

4 weeks ago

President Trump with tariffs board
NPR
Business
Government
International

Confused about where things stand with Trump’s tariffs? Here’s a handy primer

President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here's what to know about the latest on his tariff policy.

4 weeks ago

Donald Trump pumping his fist
Government
New Jersey

President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is now law. How will it help and hurt New Jersey residents?

The bill, signed by President Trump on July 4, will offer tax breaks for some in New Jersey, but lower-income residents will lose crucial benefits.

4 weeks ago

What will President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill mean for the Philadelphia region?
Studio 2
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

From Trump’s megabill to Shapiro’s Pa. state budget

Could Democrats or Republicans turn this widely unpopular bill into a political win in 2026? Plus, we’ll look at what’s holding up Pennsylvania's state budget.

Air Date: July 8, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:36
the statue outside Legislative Hall
Criminal Justice
Government

‘A firewall’: Delaware lawmakers approve first leg of amendment removing death penalty from state constitution

The amendment to remove capital punishment from Delaware’s Constitution must be voted on twice consecutively by lawmakers.

1 month ago

Listen 1:02
legislators in Legislative Hall
Delaware
Government
Politics

Delaware lawmakers end session approving bills on medical aid in dying, limiting ICE cooperation and raising DMV fees

Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.

1 month ago

Union members and supporters marched around City Hall
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Philadelphia city workers’ strike continues on Day 5. Talks between union, officials resume

Wage increases are the sticking point in the negotiations.

1 month ago

Delaware legislators sit around a roundtable during a House committee meeting
Delaware
Government
Government Accountability
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‘Behind a barrier’: Should Delaware officials’ financial disclosure reports be posted on state’s integrity website?

Currently, members of the public can only see filings of some 350 politicians and other top officials by filing a Freedom of Information Act request.

1 month ago

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Donald Trump signs his spending bill in front of Republican legislators
Government
National
Politics
Taxes

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

The legislation extends Trump's 2017 multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion.

1 month ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick attends the first annual Diwali festival
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Rep. Fitzpatrick voted against Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill.’ How does his vote complicate Bucks County’s midterm race?

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is one of three GOP members in the 119th Congress who serves a district former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024.

1 month ago

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