Politics & Policy
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.
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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.
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More Democrats enter scrum for Meehan’s congressional seat
Three more Democrats are running for Meehan's seat, with more sure to follow.
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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.
6 years ago
State disputes claim 100K noncitizens registered to vote
State officials acknowledged that a glitch in the Pa. electronic driver's licensing system — going back to the mid-90s — allowed noncitizen immigrants to register to vote.
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Candidates statewide scramble to adjust to Pennsylvania’s new congressional map
This year has been anything but predictable in Pennsylvania.
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Listen 4:34Toomey proposes moderate gun control, tangles with Trump
In the meeting, Trump bucked the GOP line and appeared to come to a position on gun control that is well outside Toomey's — and most Republicans' — comfort zone.
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Listen 3:02Saying ‘we count too,’ Southwest Philly kids call for attention to everyday shootings
State Sen. Anthony Williams joins students from three high schools demanding changes in gun policy to prevent rampant gun violence and loss of life in their neighborhoods.
6 years ago
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigning
Hicks served as Trump's one-woman communications shop during his winning campaign and has remained one of his most trusted aides.
6 years ago
Elizabeth Warren: ‘Equifax may actually make money off this breach’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has earned a reputation as a fierce consumer advocate, going after big banks and financial institutions. Now she's set her sights on Equifax.
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