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Matt Meyer speaking into a microphone
Delaware
Elections
Government

‘Crazy insider game’: Gov.-elect Meyer wants Delaware Democrats to hold primaries — not anoint nominees — for vacant Senate seats

The offices are opening up in January because Sen. Sarah McBride is going to Congress, and Sen. Kyle Evans Gay will become lieutenant governor.

1 year ago

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Sen. Bob Casey and David McCormick
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said vote totals fall within the one-half of 1% margin.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump
Elections
Government
National

Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington and pledges a ‘smooth’ transition of power from Biden

President-elect Donald Trump held a nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting Wednesday with President Joe Biden and committed to a straightforward transition of power.

1 year ago

Donald Trump stands in front of a crowd
Elections
Pennsylvania

The polls underestimated Trump’s support — again. Here’s why

President-elect Donald Trump has long presented pollsters with a challenge. Here's what polling underestimated and what it accurately foreshadowed in this election.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump
Criminal Justice
Elections
Government

What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go

A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.

1 year ago

On the left sits Democratic Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija. On the right is is former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, a Republican Bucks County native.
Studio 2
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

In purple Bucks County, voters grapple with the election's aftermath

We are joined by former Republican Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker and Democratic Montco Commissioner Neil Makhija for this live event at the Indian Valley Public Library.

Air Date: November 13, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:13
The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Republicans pick new floor leader after failing to regain majority

The House Republican caucus voted behind closed doors for five-term Rep. Jesse Topper to head their 101-seat minority in 2025-26.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump
Government
K-12
LGBTQ

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

1 year ago

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 15, 2016.
Military
National

Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

Hegseth opposes “woke” programs that promote inclusion and he questions the role of women in combat.

1 year ago

Elon Musk speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden.
Government
National

Trump says Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy will form outside group ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ or DOGE

Musk has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election.

1 year ago

Sussex County Republican Committee Vice Chair Tom Molnar
Delaware
Elections
Government

Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results

Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump stands
Elections
Government
International
National

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Young Republicans watched  the presidential debate at the Kimpton Hotel on Sept. 10, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Government
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics

Red wave: Why is Donald Trump so appealing to young voters?

A trend has emerged over the past elections: Young voters are getting more conservative. We'll ask Gen Z voters from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, N.J.

Air Date: November 12, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:18
Woman shopping in a supermarket
Economy
Elections
Income Inequality

Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world

Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.

1 year ago

Wind turbines
Energy
Environment
Government

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

1 year ago

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