Politics & Policy
Several thousand migrant children in U.S. custody could be released before Christmas
There are about 2,000 children in the shelter system who are ready to be released to already vetted parents in the next four to five days.
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White House orders Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria
The U.S. plans to withdraw all of its troops from Syria, a senior Pentagon official tells NPR. About 2,000 U.S. troops are currently in the northeastern part of the country.
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Should there be a TV ban on Kellyanne?
Would the cable shows violate the spirit of the First Amendment if they refuse to book the empress of alternative facts - or would they be performing a public service?
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Congress on verge of approving temporary spending bill to avert government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said Democrats would support McConnell's bill. It's unclear if President Trump will sign the bill.
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A 2nd Brexit referendum once seemed unthinkable. Now support is growing
Last week, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said because of the current political chaos and future economic risks, the British should have another say.
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Accused rapist stayed in Gov. Murphy’s administration six months after being told to leave
The chief of staff to N.J. Gov. Murphy testified that he told an employee accused of rape to leave state government in late March, but the man did not resign until October.
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U.S. Space Command revived as Pence unveils plan in Florida
"A new era of American national security in space begins today," Pence said.
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Philly signs agreement to buy solar energy
The city of Philadelphia plans to fulfill 22 percent of its energy demand with solar power.
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Top Murphy staffer says he told transition team of rape claims in N.J. personnel probe
Katie Brennan testified earlier this month that she tried to tell top transition and administration officials about her sexual assault but was largely ignored.
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Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks
The devices will be banned under a federal law that prohibits machine guns, according to a senior Justice Department official.
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Philly D.A. Larry Krasner on his first year in office
Guests: Larry Krasner, Mark Gonzalez Today, Marty will spend the hour with Philadelphia District Attorney, ...
Air Date: December 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01What the government shutdown means for Independence Mall
The federal government shutdown could ruin your plans to take out-of-town visitors to see the Liberty Bell.
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Listen 1:19Philadelphia attorney launches GOP mayoral bid
Attorney Billy Ciancaglini intends to seek Philly's Republican mayoral nomination.
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As U.S. Senate votes on criminal justice bill, Cory Booker corralling votes
U.S. Sen Cory Booker of N.J. is a key part of a bipartisan coalition pushing for criminal justice reform. He's expected to tout this while running for president in 2020.
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Listen 4:00Montgomery County to debut new voting machines in May
After signing a deal with a supplier, new voting machines that have a paper trail as a back-up will make Montgomery County debut in May 2019 primary.
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