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Politics & Policy

An AP analysis held up Conor Lamb's victory over Republican Rick Saccone in Pennsylvania as an example of strong enthusiasm from Democrats. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Elections

As special elections close out, Dems enjoying strong enthusiasm

As midterms approach, Republicans and Democrats around the country are looking at special election results for clues on how their candidates will do in November.

8 years ago

Jon Torsch, center, wears a t-shirt promoting democratic socialism during a gathering of the Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America at City Hall in Portland, Maine, Monday, July 16, 2018. On the ground in dozens of states, there is new evidence that democratic socialism is taking hold as a significant force in Democratic politics. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Elections

Pa. Democratic Socialists look to ‘radicalize Rust Belt,’ nudge Dems left

As Pennsylvania's Democratic Socialists get ready to have some of their own in the state House next legislative session, they're also looking to broaden their coalition.

8 years ago

The proposed PennEast pipeline would pass through the fields of the Christman farm, seen from the intersection of Station Street and Pohopoco Drive in Lehighton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

FERC sued over PennEast approval after denying rehearing requests

8 years ago

A child injured in a deadly Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Thursday rests in a hospital in Saada, Yemen, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Yemen's shiite rebels are backing a United Nations' call for an investigation into the airstrike in the country's north that hit a bus carrying civilians, many of them school children in a busy market, killing dozens of people including many children. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)
Radio Times
International
Military

The toll of wars in the Middle East

Guests: Nasser Arrabyee, Lee Keath, Shireen Al-Adeeimi, Joshua Landis Dozens of children were killed in a Saudi-l ...

Air Date: August 14, 2018 10:00 am

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Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Casey, Barletta spar over Medicare vote

Casey ad attacks Barletta for Medicare vote; Barletta says it's a lie

8 years ago

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Democratic National Committee Deputy Chairman Rep. Keith Ellison , D-Minn.,  has been accused of domestic abuse by a former girlfriend, allegations that Ellison denies
NPR

Congressman accused of domestic abuse by former girlfriend

Keith Ellison, a U.S. House member and deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, confronted allegations Sunday of domestic abuse from a former girlfriend.

8 years ago

Former Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok has been fired after months of criticism by President Trump and Republicans over his anti-Trump text messages.
(Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Policing

FBI fires Peter Strzok, political lightning rod who criticized Trump

The FBI has fired an embattled special agent who was removed from the Russia inquiry after internal investigators discovered he had criticized then-candidate Donald Trump.

8 years ago

Trump Asbestos
National Interest

Trump wants to make asbestos great again

On a daily basis, the Trump regime gives us multiple reasons to slap the palms of our hands to the brows of our heads. 

8 years ago

The White House is proposing changes to the Military Lending Act that critics say would leave service members vulnerable when they buy cars.
NPR
Military
National

White House takes aim at financial protections for military

The Trump administration is taking aim at a law designed to protect military service members from getting cheated by shady lending practices.

8 years ago

Cashiers, cooks, delivery people, fast-food workers and their supporters rallied outside New York City Hall in 2017. Their influential union, the Service Employees International Union, also includes about half a million home health aides. (Pacific Press/LightRocket/Getty Images)
NPR
Health Care
National

Medicaid officials target home health aides’ union dues

Medicaid home care aides are emerging as the latest target in the ongoing power struggle between some conservative lawmakers and organized labor.

8 years ago

Shown is the Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability

Pennsylvania will allow Harrisburg to keep special taxing authority — but not forever

A Pennsylvania state agency says it’s willing to let Harrisburg keep its uncommonly high taxes through 2020 ...

8 years ago

In this May 23, 2018 file photo, Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, leaves the Federal District Court after a hearing, in Washington. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Politics

The trial of Paul Manafort

We get the latest on the trial of Paul Manafort beyond the handmade ostrich and python jackets. The Washington Post’s ...

Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:40 am

Listen 16:59
The HealthCare.gov website main page. The Trump administration is clearing the way for insurers to sell short-term health plans as a bargain alternative to pricey “Obamacare” for consumers struggling with high premiums. But the policies don’t have to cover pre-existing conditions and benefits are limited. It’s not certain if that’s going to translate into broad consumer appeal among people who need an individual policy. (HHS via AP)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health Care

With Obamacare seriously wounded, politicians seek a healthy way forward

Now that President Donald Trump’s administration has halted more than $10 billion in payments intended to help insurance companies unde ...

8 years ago

Listen 5:29
Protesters surround a Trump supporter on S. Almaden Boulevard outside the San Jose Convention Center as Presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 2016. (Patrick Tehan/Bay Area News Group Archives)
Radio Times
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

Imagined opposition

Guests: Perry Bacon Jr. American’s political affiliations are generally a good indicator of how people vote but ...

Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:00 am

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A portion of the Pennsylvania legislative district map. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options

After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...

8 years ago

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