Politics & Policy
Venezuelan showdown moves to UN as dueling presidents dig in
The United States urged all nations Saturday to support Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.
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7 takeaways from the longest shutdown in U.S. history
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. And there are no two ways about it — Trump caved.
7 years ago
Trump signs bill to reopen government, but border fight still looms
The longest government shutdown in history ended after President Trump signed a bipartisan three-week stopgap funding measure late Friday.
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Putin backs Maduro, as Kremlin critics cheer U.S. support for Venezuela’s opposition
If the U.S. decisively took sides in Venezuela's escalating political crisis this week, Russia wasn't sitting idly by.
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Another top Murphy official denies knowing who hired staffer accused of rape
New Jersey lawmakers are investigating claims by Katie Brennan that she was raped by Alvarez and that her warnings to Gov. Phil Murphy’s top officials were ignored.
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Pa. lawmakers Ellis, Leach accused of assault; Wolf calls for resignations
To be clear, neither man is facing any criminal charges at this point.
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Even with IRS staffers returning, tax refunds may be delayed
The disruption from the partial shutdown and the recent absence of a large contingent of recalled IRS employees mean the possibility of delayed tax refunds.
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Wilmington, New Castle County at odds over tax reassessment lawsuit
The ACLU argues in a lawsuit that the failure to reassess properties for at least three decades by all 3 Delaware counties hurts poor kids’ chances at an adequate education.
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Trump, Congress strike short-term deal to reopen government
Three people familiar with the negotiations on Capitol Hill said the deal would restore money for the shuttered agencies for three weeks, while negotiations continue.
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HUD Secretary Carson: Leaders need to ‘take your ego out of it’ and end shutdown
A HUD spokesperson said Carson is referring to Congressional leaders, which would include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
7 years ago
Early 2020 Democratic field puts diversity in spotlight
The diversity is likely to expand in the coming weeks as other Democrats enter the race.
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A little optimism, a lot of pessimism: The 2019 outlook for humanitarian crises
The root causes are increasingly a messy mix of conflict, climate shocks, poverty and social inequalities.
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Trump associate Roger Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Stone has been under scrutiny for months but has maintained his innocence.
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Here’s everything Philly loses if the government shutdown keeps going
Local orgs are scrambling to help with food, housing, safety and cash.
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Labor beats real estate industry in fire damper fight
A controversial bill to require licensed technicians to regularly inspect fire-prevention devices in Philadelphia high-rises passed unanimously in City Council on Thursday.
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