Politics & Policy
Shelters and city governments scramble to help migrants in the Rio Grande Valley
More than 76,000 people were apprehended or surrendered on the Southern border in February and administration officials project that number would surpass 100,000 for March.
7 years ago
Chief of staff says Dems will ‘never’ see Trump tax returns
Mulvaney accused Democrats of engaging in a "political stunt" and wanting "attention" after Rep. Richard Neal, asked the IRS to provide six years of Trump's tax returns.
7 years ago
Netanyahu, challenger: 2 front-runners in Israel elections
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the favorite to win Israel's general election this week but he faces serious corruption charges and a stiff challenger.
7 years ago
Voters intrigued by 2020 candidates’ pitch to scrap Electoral College
At a time of deep disenchantment with the political system, dramatic proposals to upend how politics are conducted are starting to resonate with voters.
7 years ago
Pope blames Europe, U.S. for selling weapons in war zones
The pontiff said that "a country that produces and sells weapons has on its conscience the death of every child and the destruction of each family."
7 years ago
Trump trying to make case for Jewish voters to back 2020 bid
President Donald Trump is trying to make the case for Jewish voters to back his re-election as he takes a victory lap with Republican donors in Las Vegas.
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U.S. wants 2 years to ID migrant kids separated from families
The Trump administration says the task is more laborious than previous efforts because the children are no longer in government custody.
7 years ago
Biden jokes about unwanted touching, says he will change his campaign style
Biden's conduct has come under a microscope in the past week as several women have said they were made uncomfortable by the hugs, shoulder grasps and other physical contact.
7 years ago
Pete Buttigieg explains his agenda for black voters
Pete Buttigieg, a Democratic presidential candidate and the mayor of a small, majority-white city, came to New York this week to appeal to black voters.
7 years ago
Trump struggles with a growing problem on the border
Tensions are rising, fingers are pointing and the search for solutions is becoming increasingly fraught.
7 years ago
Pa. Treasurer Torsella calls for embattled Sen. Leach’s resignation
In an unusual move, Pennsylvania's treasurer is calling on a state Senator to resign.
7 years ago
PennDOT asks for feedback on winter weather cleanup
A glutton for punishment? PennDOT is asking for feedback on how it did clearing roads of ice and snow over the winter.
7 years ago
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philly Dems dump sheriff from endorsed ticket
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders have dumped incumbent Sheriff Jewell Williams from the party’s endorsed ticket.
7 years ago
Stacey Abrams: Public introvert and ‘old-fashioned Democrat’
Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams discussed the future of the Democratic party in appearance on Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers, activists urge passage of ‘red flag’ law following deadly Wawa shooting
The high-profile gun fatality spurred calls for Emergency Removal Protection Order laws similar to those on the books in more than a dozen other states.
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