Politics & Policy
The Republican National Convention starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
President Trump will accept the nomination from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, though he is also expected to take part in all four nights of the convention.
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More than 550,000 primary absentee ballots rejected in 2020, far outpacing 2016
Tens of thousands of ballots have been rejected in key battleground states, where November's outcome could be determined by a small number of votes.
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House approves bill that blocks changes at Postal Service until after the election
In a rare Saturday session, the House passed the measure by a vote of 257 to 150, with 26 Republicans siding with Democrats to approve the bill.
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Organizers push to register more Puerto Ricans in PA ahead of elections
In the year after Hurricane Maria, Pennsylvania was the second most common destination for Puerto Ricans relocating to the mainland.
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‘Ignore’ Trump, Pelosi says, as House debates postal funds
Democrats are poised to pass legislation to reverse recent changes in postal operations and send emergency funds to help the agency before the November election.
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Postmaster: No pre-election return of mail boxes, equipment
His testimony raised fresh questions about how the Postal Service will ensure timely delivery of ballots for the November election.
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Sen. Carper admits ‘technology’ led to triple F-bomb outburst in postal hearing
Carper later tried to spin his profane utterings as a symptom of his frustration with delays and changes, but acknowledged a technical glitch was the reason.
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Second Dem lawsuit claims USPS changes will harm mail voting
The attorneys general who sued are in California, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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Unpacking the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Today we discuss the speakers, the speeches, and the message the Democrats are sending to voters.
Air Date: August 21, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Takeaways from the final night of the Democratic convention
A convention without a roaring crowd, confetti cannons, funny hats — a gathering in name only — delivered the Democratic presidential nomination to Joe Biden.
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No ‘bomb trains’: 14 states aim to take new rule on LNG transport off the rails
Pa., N.J., Del. and 11 other states, plus some environmental groups, are suing to block the new federal regulation, citing the need for safety studies.
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Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton
Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.
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Listen 4:24Biden vows end of national ‘darkness’ in convention finale
Joe Biden is poised to accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night.
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Murphy announces $37M in pandemic assistance to 12 N.J. counties
The 12 counties span across the state and represent one-third of the state’s population. They did not originally qualify for direct federal pandemic relief funds.
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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.
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