Politics & Policy
Arizona senator at Philly Shipyard to promote bill to expand U.S. commercial fleet
Sen. Mark Kelly visited Philly Shipyard, where he met with employees and talked about the importance of revitalizing the American maritime industry.
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The impact of the Trump immigration crackdown in our region
The threat of mass deportation has caused fear and confusion among immigrant communities and now some people are too scared to go to work or school.
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 55:51Dave Lawson says he’s a proven winner who will attract more voters to the party. Julianne Murray cites “incremental progress” during her tenure.
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Listen 1:47Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
The impacted workers include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, one air traffic controller told the Associated Press.
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Presidents Day: New Jersey connections to the highest office in America
It has been more than 100 years since the last New Jersey Governor was elevated to the White House. But recent history has shown people are interested.
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New rule for new drivers in N.J.: What parents need to know about the mandatory requirement
Parents and guardians must now certify their teen driver has logged 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, before they can get a probationary license.
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Listen 1:08Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sues over Trump administration spending freezes on grants and loans
Shapiro filed the lawsuit despite the fact that federal courts have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal funding.
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What to know about the federal workforce under Trump
Here's what to know about the federal workforce, its job protections and the process of cutting back on its ranks.
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Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
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With firings and lax enforcement, Trump moving to dismantle government’s public integrity guardrails
In a span of hours on Monday, word came that President Donald Trump had forced out leaders of offices responsible for government ethics and whistleblower complaints.
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Trump defends Elon Musk as ‘terrific’ during Super Bowl interview
President Trump calls federal courts blocking Elon Musk "crazy," and predicted the Kansas City Chiefs would win Super Bowl LIX.
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A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football
Donald Trump is set to make history as the first president to attend the Super Bowl while in office.
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Trump carries out his ‘flood the zone’ strategy, creating a week of whiplash
The first three weeks of the Trump presidency have delivered dozens of executive orders in an attempted remaking of the federal government.
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Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers
There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.
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Penn and San Jose State face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletes
The investigation at Penn focuses on Lia Thomas, who swam on the school’s women’s team and was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title in 2022.
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