Politics & Policy

Currently, people claiming asylum are allowed to stay in the U.S. — sometimes in detention — while their claim is pending in immigration court.

Guests: Mauro Guillén, Judy Dempsey Political crises are roiling much of Europe. Brexit is a big mess, with Brit ...

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The fall 2018 council session ended with a landmark victory — Helen Gym’s Fair Work Week bill. But most of the bills they considered don’t receive that kind of attention.

Philadelphia's district attorney warns that realistic-looking toy guns can lead to fatal mistakes.

In the midst of an opioid crisis in Philadelphia, the city asks doctors to change how they prescribe pain-killers for after surgery.

There are about 2,000 children in the shelter system who are ready to be released to already vetted parents in the next four to five days.

The U.S. plans to withdraw all of its troops from Syria, a senior Pentagon official tells NPR. About 2,000 U.S. troops are currently in the northeastern part of the country.

Would the cable shows violate the spirit of the First Amendment if they refuse to book the empress of alternative facts - or would they be performing a public service?

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said Democrats would support McConnell's bill. It's unclear if President Trump will sign the bill.

Last week, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said because of the current political chaos and future economic risks, the British should have another say.

The chief of staff to N.J. Gov. Murphy testified that he told an employee accused of rape to leave state government in late March, but the man did not resign until October.

"A new era of American national security in space begins today," Pence said.

The city of Philadelphia plans to fulfill 22 percent of its energy demand with solar power.

Katie Brennan testified earlier this month that she tried to tell top transition and administration officials about her sexual assault but was largely ignored.