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Philadelphia

Supporters cheer Trump at South Philly inauguration watch party

Republicans called Trump’s speech “uplifting" and said they believed the new president would unite the country and bring peace.

2 years ago

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Government
Government Accountability
National

Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans.

2 years ago

The border between the U.S. and Mexico near El Paso
Government
Immigration
National

Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here’s what we know

Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.

2 years ago

Donald Trump
Economy
Pennsylvania
Technology

Trump’s inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies

Critics say a crypto investment is highly speculative with so much unknown about projecting its future returns and warn that investors should be prepared to lose their cash.

2 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Government
Pennsylvania

Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101

A special election to fill Matt Gergely’s seat will be called by Speaker Joanna McClinton at a later date.

2 years ago

President Donald Trump wraps up his speech during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, as former President Joe Biden looks on.
Elections
Government
National

Inauguration Day updates: Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president, signs slew of executive orders

Trump repealed dozens of former President Biden's actions, began his immigration crackdown and pardoned hundreds of people for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.

2 years ago

Donald Trump giving his inauguration speech
Elections
Government
National

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.

2 years ago

Participants speaking to each other
Delaware
Immigration
LGBTQ
Protests

Delaware ACLU trains activists to repel threats to immigrants, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections under Trump

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

2 years ago

Matt Meyer speaking into a microphone
Delaware
Government
Politics

As Matt Meyer becomes Delaware’s new governor, here’s who he’s picked to help him run the First State

With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.

2 years ago

On Saturday, a few hundred people gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia for the People's March. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests
Public Spaces

Protesters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall to demonstrate against Trump, GOP policies

More than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights was a key issue highlighted during the demonstration.

2 years ago

Presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania outside the White House
Elections
Government
National

Trump’s swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather

The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term.

2 years ago

Matt Platkin speaking at a podium.
Gun Violence
New Jersey

New Jersey attorney general among those who say they’ll defend gun regulations in Trump’s 2nd term

New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matt Platkin said his state and others with Democratic attorneys general, plan to intervene in cases already in the court system.

2 years ago

Rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol
Elections
Government
National

Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump said during his presidential campaign he’ll issue first-day pardons for some of the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaks
Elections
Government
National

How Trump’s political and business interests will intersect in the White House

Here's a look at the various connections and potential conflicts in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration.

2 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Government
Pennsylvania

Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he’s challenging his fellow Democrats

Democrat John Fetterman has warmed to Trump so much that some in his party are quietly disavowing the man they supported in 2022.

2 years ago

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