Politics & Policy
Why rural America is fighting the Trump administration on the Post Office
In many small towns, the post office isn't just a lifeline, it's also a community hub, where folks meet their neighbors and catch up on local news and gossip.
6 years ago
Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace
On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.
6 years ago
Next in line to lead the state Senate, Jake Corman helped raise cash for a nonprofit whose donors — and agenda — are largely a secret.
6 years ago
Dr. Jill Biden would be the first official first lady from the Philly area
President Andrew Jackson’s daughter-in-law, briefly assigned the title, was born in the city.
6 years ago
Mail delays could hurt the census, too
Some census advocates worry any U.S. Postal Service mail delays over the next few weeks could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.
6 years ago
Trump, addressing far-right QAnon conspiracy, offers praise for its followers
The president said he didn’t know much about the online conspiracy theory community, other than he believes its followers “like me very much.”
6 years ago
Shadow immigration system: Migrant children detained in hotels by private contractors
Private contractors are detaining migrant children in hotels before deporting them, bypassing the process that gives children a chance to seek asylum.
6 years ago
Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line
Former President Obama spoke from Philadelphia, where the United States Constitution was drafted and signed.
6 years ago
4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.
6 years ago
News of Obama DNC speech draws 200 outside Philly’s American Revolution Museum
Last-minute news Obama would give his DNC speech from one of the galleries drew a crowd outside the museum to get a glimpse of the former president.
6 years ago
Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Tonight's speakers include Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama.
6 years ago
Del. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Carney ‘mad as hell again’ at N.J. quarantine list
Gov. John Carney says he’s “mad as hell again” that New Jersey has once more put Delaware on its list of mandatory quarantines for visitors.
6 years ago
Obama to address DNC from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia
Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
When will ballots be sent to Philly voters? Depends on two political disputes in court
County election officials can’t print the ballots until two cases are resolved at the state level.
6 years ago
The political battle over the postal service
Today we look at the fallout from the embattled USPS, the impact on voting, and other threats to the election.
Air Date: August 19, 2020 10:00 am
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