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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Law
National

Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in deadly Capitol riot

The Washington federal court lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the riot and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.

5 years ago

In this image from video, the final vote total of 57-43, to acquit former President Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, incitement of insurrection, in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
Radio Times
Law
Politics

Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial wraps-up

Today we'll look at the second set of impeachment proceedings against President Trump and its implications with Julian Zelizer and Claire Finkelstein.

Air Date: February 16, 2021 10:00 am

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A close-up of the 2020 census.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Delay in census data could put transparency in Pa.’s redistricting process at risk

Lawmakers will likely get half as much time to draw the state’s new legislative and congressional maps, worrying advocates who have long fought for a more open process.

5 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seen at the Capitol on Feb. 11, has called for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
NPR
Government Accountability

Nancy Pelosi announces plans for 9/11-style commission to study Capitol attack

The outside and independent commission will investigate "the facts and causes" related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Gloria Casarez Residence
Housing
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Philly advocates praise HUD investigations into LGBTQ discrimination

The new rule is a reaction to former HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s move to withdraw certain protections.

5 years ago

Michael Salemno sits on a stoop outside
Government Accountability
Housing
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The inside story of how Pa. failed to deliver millions in coronavirus rent relief

A review of thousands of emails reveals the program was doomed to fail from the start, depriving desperate tenants of relief as they lived in fear of losing their homes.

5 years ago

Sen. Pat Toomey
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania GOP may meet to discuss Toomey impeachment vote

Several county parties already voted to censure Toomey even before Saturday's vote. In Washington County, GOP chairman Dave Ball said party members felt betrayed by Toomey.

5 years ago

Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., with impeachment managers Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., right, speaks to members of the media
Government Accountability
Law
National

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal

The Senate verdict Saturday hardly put to rest the debate about the Republican former president’s culpability for the Jan. 6 assault.

5 years ago

A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas
Environment
Government Accountability
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

DEP head recuses himself from permitting decisions for South Jersey LNG terminal

Acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette represented port developer when he was in private practice. Environmentalists say they didn’t know and have concerns.

5 years ago

State Rep. Brian Sims
Elections
Pennsylvania

Brian Sims, state lawmaker from Philly, announces bid for Pa. lt. gov.

Sims was recently re-elected to a fifth term representing a portion of downtown Philadelphia.

5 years ago

A screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast of the Senate voting in Trump's second impeachment trial
NPR
National
Politics

7 GOP Senators voted to convict Trump. Only 1 faces voters next year

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022 but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary.

5 years ago

New Jersey attorney general Gurbir Grewal speaks during a news conference
New Jersey
Policing

New Jersey revitalizes panel to combat human trafficking

Grewal said his department would focus on enforcement and funding victims services to “prevent and combat” trafficking, while the commission works on policy and prevention.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he arrives to speak at a campaign rally
National
Politics

2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump

The only president to be impeached twice has once again evaded consequences, though this time as an election loser shunted off the field of play to the jeering section.

5 years ago

In this Feb. 15, 2018 file photo, people comfort each other as they sit and mourn at one of seventeen crosses, after a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla.  (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Gun Violence
National

On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

The president used the occasion to call on Congress to strengthen gun laws, including requiring background checks on all gun sales and banning assault weapons.

5 years ago

Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks at a press conference alongside the House impeachment managers at the U.S. Capitol
NPR
National
Politics

‘No regrets’: House managers defend their decision not to call witnesses

Democrats argue that moving forward with witnesses would have prolonged the Senate impeachment trial and wouldn't have convinced additional Republicans to vote to convict.

5 years ago

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