Politics & Policy
Bernie versus Beto: Democratic cannibalization begins
The Democrats can screw up their 2020 chances by beating each other to a pulp. And Bernie Sanders' fans are already waging against Beto O'Rourke.
7 years ago
Being heard on Capitol Hill: Postcards with an edge
Clubs forming to write to elected officials are on the rise. Amid a growing deluge of emails and online petitions, the humble postcard makes a return.
7 years ago
Listen 5:16Delaware’s Red Flag gun law now in effect
Delaware gun owners who pose a threat to themselves or the public could have their weapons taken away under a new Red Flag law.
7 years ago
Keeping an open mine: Are President Trump’s policies reviving Pa.’s coal industry?
A new coal mine is opening soon in Pennsylvania. Are President Trump's energy policies to thank?
Air Date: December 27, 2018
Listen 12:45Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
7 years ago
Trump and first lady make secret trip to Iraq to visit U.S. troops
It's the president's first such trip since taking office nearly two years ago.
7 years ago
8-year-old migrant boy dies in government custody in New Mexico hospital
The boy died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, at a hospital in Alamogordo, N.M. He is the second child this month to die in CBP custody after being apprehended by the agency
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Path of service that began at 18 leads Madeleine Dean to halls of Congress
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Congresswoman-elect Madeleine Dean about how she's getting ready for freshman year in Congress.
7 years ago
Listen 6:32Heading into 2019, action on climate change divides GOP in Congress
U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick is a GOP voice for combating climate change, but he's losing Republican allies in the next Congress.
7 years ago
Violence Against Women Act expires because of government shutdown
VAWA funds and administers numerous programs assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
7 years ago
Trump assails Fed as the ‘only problem our economy has’
Trump lashed out at the Federal Reserve on Monday after administration officials spent the weekend trying to reassure the public and financial markets.
7 years ago
Is it possible? Are Republicans finally smelling the Trumpster fire?
Did my ears deceive me? Did I actually hear Pa. Republican senator Pat Toomey rebuke Donald Trump? In so many words, yes. And it's about time.
7 years ago
Trump signs National Flood Insurance Program extension bill
Homeowners in flood-prone areas will continue to receive coverage after President Donald Trump signed the National Flood Insurance Program extension bill on Saturday.
7 years ago
Trump says Jim Mattis will leave by Jan. 1, announces new acting defense secretary
A replacement for Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will step in two months earlier than anticipated, President Trump announced Sunday.
7 years ago
Government unlikely to get fully back to business for days
The federal government is expected to remain partially closed past Christmas Day in a standoff over President Donald Trump's demand for funds to build a border wall.
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