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Bethany Hall-Long, Matt Meyer, Collin O’Mara, Mike Ramone and Bobby Williamson
Delaware
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Delaware candidates for governor debate ahead of Sept. 10 primary

Both Democratic and Republican candidates met Wednesday evening in a forum hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative.

12 months ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
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Elections
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National

Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

12 months ago

Former President Donald Trump
Elections
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What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the U.S. presidential race

The campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a hack it said resulted in sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed.

12 months ago

Corey Lewandowski is seen on the screen of a cellphone during a walkthrough at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout

Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.

Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Economy
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry

A state budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.

12 months ago

'I Voted' stickers
Crime
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Philly-area man accused of voting in 2 states faces federal charges

A Huntingdon Valley man is accused of voting in both Florida and Pennsylvania for the 2020 presidential election, and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.

12 months ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Elections
Media
National

X interview between Donald Trump and Elon Musk plagued with tech issues

Hundreds of thousands of users joined a “live conversation" with the former president and X owner. But 40 minutes after the start time, no interview was being broadcast.

12 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rall
Elections
National
Politics

Trump reportedly used a sexist slur against Harris in private conversations

The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Donald Trump call Kamala Harris a “b——.” His campaign denies it.

12 months ago

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz wave
Elections
National
Politics

Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz barnstormed through five battleground states this past week, including Pennsylvania, after Harris picked the Minnesota governor for the ticket.

12 months ago

Francesca Lombardo speaking at a podium
Government
Higher Education
History
Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia funds historical research into itself

City Council sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to support a rising generation of historical research.

12 months ago

Listen 1:13
Tim Walz and JD Vance
Elections
Government
Military

Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record

Though both are vets, JD Vance has taken digs at Tim Walz's service, accusing the Minnesota governor of one of the most grievous charges possible in military circles.

12 months ago

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. waves after speaking during a campaign event at Independence Mall, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., third-party candidates face ballot challenges in Pennsylvania

Petitions argue that Kennedy, his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on Pa.'s Nov. 5 general election ballot.

12 months ago

John Carney and Velda Jones-Potter sit in a debate
Delaware
Elections

Wilmington mayoral candidates lay out views in issues forum

The Wilmington mayoral candidate forum with Gov. Carney and Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter focused on issues like education, crime and jobs.

12 months ago

Donald Trump
Elections
National
Politics

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

As he addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate. Trump had recently backed out.

1 year ago

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt in January 2024 at the East Shore Area Library in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: Department of State guidance was a 2020 lightning rod. This is how it works

As we approach what’s expected to be another contentious presidential election, here’s what you need to know about directives and guidance.

1 year ago

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