Politics & Policy
Dems prepare own border security package shunning Trump wall
House Democrats are preparing a package that would ignore Trump's demand for a wall and instead pay for other ideas aimed at protecting the border.
7 years ago
Trump: Short-term deal to end shutdown OK if it has ‘prorated down payment’ on wall
The president said he's open to whatever results from the discussions between McConnell and Schumer, but Trump would not commit beyond a broad statement.
7 years ago
N.J. employers search for straight answers on cannabis in the workplace
Medical marijuana raises more questions than answers about drug tests and employee rights, while full-blown legalization seems like an invitation to lawsuits and court cases.
7 years ago
Sen. Coons and fmr. Rep. Dent on the state of politics
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, and fmr. Rep. Republican Charlie Dent join us to talk about the tenor of politics, the shutdown, the President, and the future of governing.
Air Date: January 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump defers to Pelosi and delays State of the Union Address
The staring contest over the State of the Union address between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a week old, and no one is blinking yet.
7 years ago
Should public service be required of young Americans?
A federal panel says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.
7 years ago
New Jersey prosecutor: No charges in sexual assault case
Katie Brennan accused Alvarez of sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both working to get N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy elected.
7 years ago
NRA pushback expected as Philly moves to enforce law on reporting stolen or lost guns
No one has been charged under the law calling for a $2,000 fine for a first offense and another $2,000 fine, with a potential of up to 90 days in jail for repeat offenses.
7 years ago
Can Kamala Harris flunk the perfection test and still win the nomination?
The freshman California senator, who announced her presidential bid on Monday, has already made history.
7 years ago
Delaware GOP lawmaker again moves to ban late-term abortions
State Sen. Bryant Richardson's measure aims to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy unless a medical professional deems the procedure necessary for the mother's health.
7 years ago
The border wall isn’t the only reason Democrats oppose plan to end the shutdown
The proposed bill includes some big changes to U.S. immigration policy that were not included in the president's public announcement.
7 years ago
Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed
It's part of an unfortunate trend in the humanitarian sector: complaints about sexual harassment, bullying and other unacceptable workplace behavior.
7 years ago
Part 2: Why it’s harder for immigrants to get out of sanctuary than it is to get in
Why a South Jersey couple taking sanctuary in a Philly church still has hope of staying in the U.S. legally.
Air Date: January 23, 2019
Listen 14:17Former U.S. Sen. Harris Wofford of Pa. dies at 92
Harris Wofford, the former Pennsylvania U.S. senator and lifelong advocate for civil rights, social justice and expanded health care, has died at age 92.
7 years ago
Philabundance sets up weekly food provisions for U.S. workers missing paychecks
A Philadelphia nonprofit is working with several organizations to set up opportunities to provide free food staples to furloughed workers.
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