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Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.

4 weeks ago

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Government
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U.S. senators launch a weekend of work to meet Trump’s deadline for passing his tax and spending cuts

The rare weekend session comes as Republicans race to pass the president’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July 4 deadline.

4 weeks ago

Conor Lamb speaks to the crowd at a town hall-style event
Pennsylvania
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Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up

Lamb says he isn’t running for anything right now, but he’ll do whatever he can to protect democracy and create a country with more opportunities for people.

4 weeks ago

outside AFSCME DC 33 headquarters
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia city workers union leader says they will walk if no deal by July 1

The union head says they are double digits apart on wage demands, as the clock ticks towards a Tuesday morning strike deadline.

4 weeks ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
Government Accountability

Bond bill taken hostage as Delaware Senate Republicans force end-of-session negotiations with Democrats

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s office says he’ll go through each line of the 440 pages of the three budget bills.

4 weeks ago

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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Lessons for Democrats from a progressive victory in NYC

A shocking twist in NYC's mayoral primary as a rising progressive star overtook former governor Andrew Cuomo. What message does Zohran Mandami's win send to the democrats?

Air Date: June 26, 2025 12:00 pm

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Former state Rep. Stell Parker Selby
Delaware
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‘Party insiders’: Delaware House vacancy triggers familiar debate over insiders controlling special elections

Legislation creating a special primary election process is stalled in committee with not even the sponsor commenting on its merits.

4 weeks ago

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Trucking student Mohammed Kamal, left, overseen by instructor Tom Panton, practices driving a tractor-trailer truck in a simulation
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Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect

President Trump issued an executive order saying truckers must be proficient in English. At a New Jersey trucking school, a script of phrases is used for practice.

4 weeks ago

President Donald Trump
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Government
Pennsylvania

2026 GOP primary race for Pennsylvania governor shapes up as candidates seek to curry favor with Trump

Three candidates appear to be in the running so far. One has a half-endorsement from the president but the state treasurer is the early favorite.

1 month ago

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Donald Trump pumping his fist
Government
International

Trump holds out reported Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikes

A ceasefire would be welcome news for the region and the world. But the situation in the Middle East remains far from stable.

1 month ago

A B-2 bomber arrives at Whiteman Air Force Base Mo., Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP Photo/David Smith)
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US strikes Iranian nuclear sites

The U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran Saturday night with airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. We ask: "What’s your reaction to the attack?"

Air Date: June 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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A row of gun silencers on display
Economy
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GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns

Loosening federal regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns has long been a priority for the gun industry and Republicans.

1 month ago

Iranian Army generals
Government Accountability
International
Military

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar and Iraq

Iran announced on state television that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.

1 month ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Income Inequality
Politics
Taxes

‘Every dollar counts’: Critics say plan to increase fees, taxes and tolls will disproportionately hurt poor Delawareans

Delaware lawmakers passed legislation increasing DMV fees, leading some to argue it will make it harder to afford a car.

1 month ago

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Trump speaking at a podium
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Philadelphia

Pa., N.J. elected officials react to U.S. strike on Iran

Both of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators applauded strikes, citing the threat of Iran’s nuclear program.

1 month ago

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