Politics & Policy
What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
The bill will most likely trigger a rarely seen baring of a sprawling federal investigation, also creating the potential for unintended consequences.
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Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures.
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Jenkintown is revising its police policy on ICE enforcement following community pushback
The policy instructs police to notify ICE under certain conditions, including if a person is arrested for a crime and is “believed to be in violation of immigration laws.”
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Listen 1:46Delaware House passes legislation aimed at shrinking impact of federal tax breaks on state budget
Delaware lawmakers say the federal tax bill passed this summer could wreak havoc on the state’s fiscal health.
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Listen 0:58How Delaware County plans to reduce spending in 2026 — and beyond
The Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force presented a number of recommendations to the County Council.
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Philadelphia City Council approves resolution recognizing abortion rights as human rights
Abortion advocates remain unhappy with Philadelphia’s decision to pull funding from abortion providers amid federal challenges.
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after a fall caused by an apparent heart issue
A spokesperson said Fetterman opted to remain at the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen.”
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Listen 0:53States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said that funds could be available “upon the government reopening, within 24 hours for most states.”
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Takeaways from the newly released Epstein files
The documents include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials.
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The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen
About 42 million lower-income Americans receive SNAP benefits, on average about $190 monthly per person.
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Delaware Supreme Court clears way for New Castle County homeowners to pay lower taxes
Delaware landlords lost their bid to have a law providing property tax relief to homeowners ruled unconstitutional.
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Listen 0:51Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
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What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere.
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Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim
In the newly released emails, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim of sex trafficking.
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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
The disruption caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
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