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What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

Democrats call the cuts inhumane and say they'd rip life-saving support from hungry and sick people worldwide.

10 months ago

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Elections
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New Jersey

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

This time, Trump's chosen candidate, Republican front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, easily won the nomination.

10 months ago

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Elections
New Jersey
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Vic Carstarphen leads Democratic primary for Camden mayor

With no Republican challenger, Camden’s Democratic primary is tantamount to the general election.

10 months ago

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Elections
New Jersey
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Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary race for N.J. governor

The former federal prosecutor and congresswoman beat a crowded field that featured mayors, the former state Senate president, the teacher's union president and a congressman.

10 months ago

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Jack Ciattarelli addresses supporters
Elections
New Jersey
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Ciattarelli claims GOP nomination for New Jersey governor for a second time

The former assemblyman bested former radio talk show host Bill Spadea after leading the race in polling for the entire campaign season.

10 months ago

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Jack Ciattarelli and Jon Bramnick speak
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

Primary day in New Jersey governor’s race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

There's a six-way race among Democrats for their party's nomination. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli faces four primary challengers.

10 months ago

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Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey primary election 2025: What voters can expect

Six Democratic and five Republican candidates are vying for their party’s gubernatorial nomination.

10 months ago

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Elections
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey 2025 primary election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2025 primary election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.

10 months ago

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Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

Philadelphia labor unions call for an end to ICE raids nationwide following the arrest of union leader during LA protests

The protest outside Independence Hall follows the arrest of SEIU president David Huerta during protests in Los Angeles over ICE arrests.

10 months ago

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International
National
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Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know

The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.

10 months ago

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International
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Philadelphia
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Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters

Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”

10 months ago

Mikie Sherrill hugs a voter
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor’s race tests Democrats’ efforts to win back Latinos

The election highlights the challenges in traditionally blue areas where the party’s decline in this racial demographic has been more pronounced than in battleground states.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia

House Speaker Joanna McClinton joins Q&A with Pennsylvania voters during America in One Room event

The questions pertained to actual proposals before the state legislature on issues like voting rights and reintegration for people formerly incarcerated.

10 months ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly voters give Mayor Parker mixed reviews, would like to see her be more visible

Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.

10 months ago

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Crime
Criminal Justice
Immigration
National

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally

The indictment also states that Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gang member. Abrego Garcia has never been charged with being in MS-13 and has denied membership in the gang.

10 months ago

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