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FILE - Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat

Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.

12 months ago

President Donald Trump
Philadelphia
Sports

Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans

Trump has not indicated which team he's supporting, but posted congratulations to the Chiefs after their AFC Championship win last month.

12 months ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Immigration
New Jersey

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy didn’t actually invite an immigrant to live in his home, spokesperson says

Gov. Phil Murphy's initial comments came up over the weekend while he was speaking at a progressive forum about how his administration could push back against Trump.

12 months ago

Donald Trump looking on
Business
Economy
Government

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.

12 months ago

Elon Musk
Government Accountability
National

Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions

The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even when many things are described as unprecedented.

12 months ago

U.S. Agency for International Development
Government
National

What is USAID? Explaining the U.S. foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it

In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

12 months ago

Trump talking to reporters
Business
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.

12 months ago

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Affordability, transit and school funding: New Jersey’s Democratic candidates for governor debate — and agree — on wide range of issues

Democratic candidates vying to become the Garden State’s next governor agree that costs must be lowered, immigrants must be protected and government must spend smarter.

12 months ago

Trump on Air Force One
Economy
International
National
Politics
Taxes

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions

Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.

12 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Government
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Pennsylvania governor seeks more money for schools and transit, but relies heavily on surplus cash

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending proposal requests $51.5 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning July 1, or 9% more.

12 months ago

New Jersey community and labor groups
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Community, labor groups want pledge from N.J. gubernatorial candidates to protect immigrants, workers from Trump’s policies

Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.

12 months ago

Listen 1:38
Josh Shapiro
Energy
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.

12 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Delaware
Government

‘Manipulative’: Delaware state senators and Gov. Matt Meyer trade insults over port board nominees

Gov. Matt Meyer sent a letter to senators after he was inaugurated, withdrawing his predecessors’ names for the port board.

12 months ago

Listen 1:12
Donald Trump getting sworn in
Studio 2
Government
Politics

Is the presidency becoming too powerful?

The Trump administration has unleashed a flurry of executive orders on immigration, trade, civil rights, and federal workers. Is this presidential overreach? We discuss.

Air Date: January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia
Politics

Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly

The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.

12 months ago

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