
Politics & Policy
Ending Trump’s Pa. legal challenges; restarting US-Iran relations
We discuss the end of Trump's election challenges in Pa. Then, we look at the future of U.S.-Iran relations after the assassination of their top nuclear scientist.
Air Date: December 1, 2020 10:00 am
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Christopher Krebs, who led the federal government's efforts to secure the 2020 election, was fired by Trump for saying the election went smoothly and with no signs of cheating
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How ‘GOP rebel’ Al Schmidt became the voice of the 2020 Philly election — and Trump’s nemesis
A month after polls closed, the city commissioner and his staff are still being targeted with death threats.
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Despite barrage of losses in court, Trump camp plans more long-shot election appeals
Nearly a month after Election Day, President Donald Trump’s campaign is still engaged in bitter litigation over several lawsuits contesting Pennsylvania’s results.
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Top secret: Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief
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GAO says weekly unemployment benefits report flawed
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Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount
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Biden is good news for Europe, but China challenges await
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Delaware State University president to lead Biden inauguration planning
President-elect Joe Biden has selected the leader of Delaware State University in Dover to lead the planning for a unique inauguration in January.
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Trump won 86% of the Pa. counties that used Dominion devices, while state Republicans who are now echoing his distrust of the machines performed well in the election.
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Biden names all-female White House communications team; will tap Tanden for OMB
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Source: Pa. lawmaker gets positive COVID test at Trump meeting
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After record lows, Pa. refugee resettlement agencies welcome a new presidential agenda
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Advocates push for resurrection of DOJ civil rights division under Biden
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Biden gains votes in recount of Milwaukee County requested by Trump
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