Politics & Policy
Virginia governor clings to office, ignoring calls to resign
On Sunday, former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe told CNN's "State of the Union" that Northam — who served as McAuliffe's lieutenant governor — would eventually resign.
7 years ago
Senate reasserts foreign policy role, reshapes Trump agenda
The Republican-led Senate is reasserting itself as a check on Trump's instincts, while individual GOP lawmakers are seeking sway.
7 years ago
Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologizes to Cherokee Nation for DNA test
Warren's call to the Cherokee Nation marks a split from how she's dealt with this political stumble to date, as she prepares to kick off her presidential campaign.
7 years ago
Va. Gov. Ralph Northam defies calls to resign, doesn’t recall being in racist photo
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia says he has no recollection of appearing in a racist yearbook photo, a day after acknowledging he was one of two people in the photo.
7 years ago
Russia to suspend nuclear arms control treaty in response to U.S.
Putin said Russia will not deploy its missiles unless the U.S. deploys similar weapons.
7 years ago
Women will surround Trump at State of the Union address Tuesday
Pelosi behind and above. Female immigrants, gazing down from the balcony. A black woman who ran a close race for governor of Georgia, rebutting.
7 years ago
Why social media might hurt Cory Booker’s presidential chances
Cory Booker was once referred to as the senator from Twitter. A Rutgers professor thinks despite his social media savvy that part of the internet may hurt his campaign.
7 years ago
NJ Transit woes, soda tax update, Johnny Doc indicted
Three local stories; the problems with NJ Transit, an update on soda tax revenue with the Mayor's Chief of Staff, and the political fallout of the indictment of Johnny Doc.
Air Date: February 4, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump suspends arms treaty, citing Chinese, Russian threats
Some analysts worry the demise of the centerpiece of superpower arms control could fuel a new arms race.
7 years ago
Pa. auditor general continues child welfare review with look at obscure agency
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is launching a review of the Department of Human Services' Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
7 years ago
Cory Booker makes it official: He’s running for president in 2020
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is the latest Democrat to enter the increasingly crowded race for the White House, making the initial announcement with a message of unity.
7 years ago
Butkovitz: ‘Doc’ is running the show at Philly’s City Hall
A challenger to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says it seems indicted union leader John Dougherty is ‘running City Hall.’
7 years ago
N.J. Legislature passes $15 minimum wage, Murphy vows to sign it into law
Democratic lawmakers said the state’s current $8.85 minimum was insufficient for survival. But business groups and some in the GOP say it will prove too costly.
7 years ago
Some ex-GOP lawmakers in 3 states have a new title: Democrat
Democratic gains in state legislatures didn't end with last November's elections.
7 years ago
Delaware Senate leader pledges end to the annual all-nighters to pass budget
The head of the Delaware Senate says he will stop the annual all-night June 30 session to pass the state budget. The House speaker won’t commit.
7 years ago
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