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Politics & Policy

Union members and other federal employees protest in front of the White House on Thursday. Many are out of work as the partial government shutdown has dragged on longer than any in history. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
NPR
Government Accountability
History
National

It’s official: The partial government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history

The previous record was 21 days, set in the winter of 1995-'96 when President Bill Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich were at odds over budget cuts.

8 years ago

President Trump addresses the media as he leaves the White House on Thursday en route for a trip to the border in Texas. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
NPR
Immigration
National

Once a fence, later slats, almost always a wall: Trump’s border wall contradictions

The president is now in a battle with congressional Democrats to approve $5.7 billion in funding for a physical barrier.

8 years ago

Dock Street Brewery Vice President Marilyn Candeloro (left) and brewer Mark Russell crack a beer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Food & Drink
Politics

Seasonal beer distribution ailing in Philly region due to federal shutdown

The government shutdown limits the seasonal beers brewers can bring to market in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

8 years ago

The westernmost edge of the U.S. border wall separates Tijuana from San Diego. Most undocumented immigrants in this country did not enter the U.S. at the Southern border. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
NPR
Immigration

Where does illegal immigration mostly occur? Here’s what the data tell us

Most undocumented immigrants didn't enter this country through Tijuana, where news cameras have captured images of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge during recent months.

8 years ago

On the 20th day of a partial government shutdown, federal employees rally at the Capitol to protest the impasse between Congress and President Donald Trump over his demand to fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall, in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Government Accountability
National

Federal workers get $0 pay stubs as shutdown drags on

All told, an estimated 800,000 government employees missed their paychecks for first time since the shutdown began three weeks ago.

8 years ago

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 4, 2018 file photo, a U.S. soldier, left, sits on an armored vehicle behind a sand barrier at a newly installed position near the front line between the U.S-backed Syrian Manbij Military Council and the Turkish-backed fighters, in Manbij, north Syria. An American military official said Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 that the U.S.-led military coalition has begun the process of withdrawing troops from Syria. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)
International
Military

U.S. official says withdrawal from Syria has begun

After conflicting statements about a timeline for Trump's decision to withdraw American forces from Syria, the process has begun with the removal of some military cargo.

8 years ago

With Pennsylvania’s prison population declining, there is optimism that there is a chance for bipartisan support for additional criminal justice reforms. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania

As Pa. prison population falls, GOP coalition for corrections reform appears stronger

As Pennsylvania’s incarcerated population shrink, the chance for bipartisan support for more criminal justice reforms appears to be growing.

8 years ago

A row of jars of marijuana sit on a shelf.
Delaware

Delaware legislators working on new measure to legalize pot

In a 'changing world,' Delaware lawmaker says legalizing recreational marijuana is inevitable.

8 years ago

The money has been partially repaid, City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart said, but the adoption center still has not been built and auditors found other issues. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
Philadelphia

Philly city controller: Grant for pet adoption center misspent

Philadelphia’s city controller says the Animal Control and Care Team misspent a $1 million grant from PETCO.

8 years ago

Six former Delaware female legislators were honored during an event supporting the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Delaware

Equal Rights Amendment one step closer in Delaware

The amendment states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of the sex of the person.”

8 years ago

In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Michael Cohen leaves federal court, in New York. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo, File)
National

Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next month

The hearing could serve as the opening salvo in a promised Democratic effort to greater scrutinize Trump, his conflicts of interest and his ties to Russia.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. (AP, file)
Immigration
National
Pennsylvania

Sen. Casey: "We should never confuse a concrete wall with border security. It is not."

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined former border czar Alan Bersin to discuss expert opinions on border security amid the government shutdown.

8 years ago

Students hold up mural created for King Day of Service. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philly’s King Day of Service focuses on defusing deadly violence

For the 10th year, Girard College will have 4,000 to 5,000 people involved in everything from civic engagement to holding a jobs fair.

8 years ago

A volunteer hands out a poster as Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders was set to address a “Medicare for All” rally in downtown Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.  Sanders hasn’t announced intentions for another bid in 2020. But in the run-up to the Nov. 6 election, he’s visiting more than half a dozen states to stump with congressional candidates. (Meg Kinnard/AP Photo).
Radio Times
Health Care

Pros and cons of ‘Medicare for All’

Guests: David Rubin, Matt Bruenig  The idea of  a single-payer healthcare system has been gaining ...

8 years ago

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Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein stands during opening ceremonies at the Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Orlin Wagner/AP Photo)
Radio Times
National
Politics

The future of the DOJ

Guest: Katie Benner  Rod Rosenstein, deputy attorney general, is expected to leave the Jus ...

8 years ago

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