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Patrick Cicero speaking
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Pa. Consumer Advocate resigns, claiming utilities lobbied for his ouster

An investor research firm described Cicero as a “thorn in the side of investor-owned water utilities.” His last day is Jan. 31.

1 year ago

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National
Politics

Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ TikTok as company’s CEO gets inaugural invite, his team says

Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz says that the federal law that could ban TikTok by Sunday also “allows for an extension as long as a viable deal is on the table.

1 year ago

A closeup of an offshore wind turbine
Energy
Environment
Government
National

South Jersey congressman working with Trump to halt offshore wind

Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Economy
Government Accountability
Immigration
National

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.

1 year ago

People stand and clap
Studio 2
Elections
Government
Government Accountability
Politics

Pa. Dems still grappling with 2024 losses, debating identity politics and messaging

The 2024 election delivered resounding losses for the Democratic Party. Critical swing states broke for D ...

Air Date: January 16, 2025 12:00 pm

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Joe Biden holds up a finger
Government
National
Politics

Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in U.S. threatens future of democracy

The speech Wednesday night capped not just Biden’s presidency but his five decades in politics.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Government
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Republicans and Democrats argue about spending, quality of life after Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address

N.J. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over state spending, with the race for governor about to start heating up.

1 year ago

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Electric vehicle charging station
Philadelphia
Technology
Billy Penn

$11 million for EV chargers in final surge of Biden administration grants

Funds will help Philadelphia install 75 stations with 150 charging ports.

1 year ago

Former first lady Michelle Obama
Elections
National

Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there

Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, representatives said.

1 year ago

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal
Government
International

Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux

The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases.

1 year ago

Security fencing surrounds Capitol Hill
Elections
Government
National

Trump’s inauguration coincides with an unprecedented string of high-stakes security events in D.C.

The Republican's Jan. 20 swearing-in caps a two-week stretch of national special security events.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Government
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Gov. Murphy pledges to help struggling families in State of the State address. GOP says he’s overspending

A new paid parental leave policy will go into effect for tens of thousands of state workers, and Murphy called for reformed zoning laws to make it easier to build housing.

1 year ago

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Pat Dugan speaks behind a podium
Crime
Philadelphia
Politics

Former Philly judge announces run for district attorney, setting up likely Democratic primary challenge

Patrick Dugan previously ran unsuccessfully for judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2023.

1 year ago

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people marching in the street for a ceasefire
International
Military

There is a draft ceasefire deal for the Israel-Hamas war. Here are the terms — and tensions

Hamas has agreed to a draft of the ceasefire deal, two officials confirmed, but Israeli officials say details are still being worked out.

1 year ago

t-shirts with names and dates on stakes in the ground
Gun Violence
Public Health
Public Safety

Medicaid funding for gun violence programs faces scrutiny

Republican Congressman Andrew Clyde, of Georgia, unveiled the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act to restrict Medicaid funds for gun violence prevention programs.

1 year ago

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