Politics & Policy
Trump’s new tax: ‘The biggest policy blunder of his presidency’
The biggest blunder of his disastrous pseudo-reign? Wow, that's a high bar. But Trump hurdled it with ease, triggering fire and fury among Republicans.
6 years ago
New Jersey leaders discuss proposals for legalizing marijuana
Marijuana, specifically legalizing it for recreational use, was a hot topic Thursday aboard New Jersey's annual cocktail party on rails.
6 years ago
Pentagon dismisses Putin’s boasts about new nuclear weapons
The Pentagon dismissed Putin's boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America's missile defense is ready but is not directed at Russia.
6 years ago
Odds improving for Toomey bill to expand background checks, but no slam dunk
The Republican Party seems to be slowly shifting on gun-control measures, but every proposal still faces an uphill battle.
6 years ago
Listen 4:25Former Philly City Councilman Bill Green confirms nominating petitions are circulating for him to challenge U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle for Congress.
6 years ago
Proposal would raise Delaware’s gun purchase age to 21
Legislation introduced by Delaware House Speaker Pete Schwratzkopf would make it illegal for anyone under 21 to buy any firearm.
6 years ago
Senate will not vote on gun measures next week
"We'd love to do that at some point," McConnell said. "I'm hoping there is a way forward."
6 years ago
Jorge Ramos / U.S. attitudes on immigration
Air Date: March 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Putin says Russia has new nuclear weapons that can’t be intercepted
Those weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones, and a new hypersonic missile that travels five times the speed of sound.
6 years ago
Kenney pitches tax hike for schools, businesses, urban blight, vulnerable residents
The big news coming out of Mayor Jim Kenney's annual budget address held Thursday morning in City Council chambers is a proposed six percent increase in property taxes.
6 years ago
Listen 2:22Well-funded Democratic contender joins 10th Congressional race
Pennsylvania's newly redrawn 10th Congressional District, which now encompasses both Harrisburg and York, is getting a new candidate.
6 years ago
‘The gun-grabber in chief,’ and other White House hilarities
Trump's gun-grabbing riff, which fell from his mouth during a live TV gig with emissaries from Capitol Hill, fully qualifies as roll-on-the-floor hilarity.
6 years ago
Afghan president urges Taliban to talk peace, offering political recognition
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani opened an international conference Wednesday in Kabul with a substantial overture to his government's longtime antagonist.
6 years ago
More Democrats enter scrum for Meehan’s congressional seat
Three more Democrats are running for Meehan's seat, with more sure to follow.
6 years ago
Listen 2:05Confusion and disagreement cloud Delaware cannabis report
Confusion and disagreement linger over the final report of a Delaware task force assigned to compile opinion and research on recreational marijuana legalization.
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