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Politics & Policy

Gun supporters filled the Senate chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover Wednesday to oppose a bill banning some assault weapons. (WHYY/Zoe Read)
Delaware
Politics

Delaware assault weapons ban fails to get past Senate committee

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Bryan Townsend, called for banning the sale, purchase, and transfer of certain assault-style weapons.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is greeted by a poll worker as he arrives at the Harrison Community Center to cast his vote in the New Jersey primary election Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Elections
New Jersey

Lukewarm support for Menendez in primary likely to heat up in November, analysts say

Much of the vote for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s Democratic challenger was a protest over his recent corruption trial.

8 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney says a tax increase is inevitable to properly fund the Philadelphia School District. (WHYY, file)
K-12
Philadelphia
Taxes

Philly Council budget plan will only delay tax increase, mayor says, not prevent it

Council members would not go along with the mayor's proposed 4 percent real estate tax hike in the budget that will be put to a vote next week.

8 years ago

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., told reporters at a press conference on June 6 that he sees
NPR
Government Accountability

Ryan says there’s ‘no evidence’ the FBI informant spied on Trump’s campaign

Speaker Paul Ryan disputed President Trump's attacks on the Justice Department and their handling of an ongoing investigation into his 2016 presidential campaign

8 years ago

President Donald Trump sings the national anthem during a
National Interest

Farce and fakery: Summing up Trump’s ‘Celebration of America’

What a day we just had! Let’s see if I’ve got this right … ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Comedy
Media
Politics

Bassem Youssef: from surgeon to political satirist

Guest: Bassem Youssef BASSEM YOUSSEF, du ...

Air Date: June 6, 2018 10:00 am

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The State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

With deadline looming, Pa. redistricting overhaul attempts are still scattershot

There's a hard July 6 deadline for lawmakers to pass the measure through both chambers. If they don't make it, the redistricting process stays as-is for another decade.

8 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo, file)
Elections
New Jersey

The N.J. primaries in perspective: The most important results — and what they mean

The notable upset came in the 2nd District Republican contest, where Grossman pulled away from Singh, but the Menendez-Hugin matchup is already getting even uglier

8 years ago

New Jersey state Sen. Jeff Van Drew addresses the crowd at the Lobster Loft in Sea Isle City after winning the Democratic nomination to run for the congressional seat vacated by Republican Frank LoBiondo. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

In South Jersey’s 2nd District, Van Drew tops Democrats while Grossman gets GOP nod

Democratic state Sen. Jeff Van Drew will face off against Republican Seth Grossman in November for the open seat in South Jersey’s sprawling 2nd District

8 years ago

election day in New Jersey
Elections
New Jersey

2018 New Jersey primary election results

We’ll have live results here after the polls close at 8 p.m.

8 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a
National
Pennsylvania

A few politicians touch down at White House for alternative Eagles event

Others, mostly Democrats, call President Donald Trump's treatment of Super Bowl winners out of bounds.

8 years ago

File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)

N.J. lawmakers consider erasing pot convictions — if state legalizes recreational marijuana

Assemblywoman Annette Quijano says a marijuana charge has a detrimental effect when trying to access higher education, employment, and housing support.

8 years ago

A woman organizes her pocketbook after paying for groceries with an EBT card (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Food & Drink
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Kids

Work requirement for SNAP food benefits divides GOP, unites Dems in Philly region

The proposed changes apply to a program intended to provide food to low-income families.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Wagner, who is running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination next year, has been urging fellow Republicans not to support a natural gas severance tax — in part because he thinks it would help Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf politically. (AP file photo)
Elections
Pennsylvania

Wagner won’t be replaced, but Pa. Senate GOP supermajority remains intact

Lt. Gov. Mike Stack won't call a special election to fill a Pennsylvania Senate vacancy left by former York County Republican Scott Wagner who is running for governor.

8 years ago

Actress Cynthia Nixon attends the premiere of
Speak Easy

What ‘Sex and the City’ taught me about love, life, and politics

For many reasons, we should stop viewing politicians as our soulmates or as "the one."

8 years ago

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