
Politics & Policy
Weeks into 4th term, Allentown mayor faces corruption trial
Democrat Ed Pawlowski stands trial this week on federal corruption charges, with jury selection beginning Tuesday in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Leaders say Trump presidency is at odds with MLK’s legacy
The first Martin Luther King Jr. holiday of Donald Trump's presidency is taking place amid a racial firestorm of Trump's own making.
8 years ago
Christie pardons 25, commutes sentence of convicted murder
The Republican governor announced the clemency orders Friday night, just days before he leaves office.
8 years ago
President Trump’s idea of good and bad immigrant countries has a historical precedent
From 1924 to 1965, the United States allocated immigrant visas on the basis of a candidate's national origin.
8 years ago
N.J. lawmakers to DOJ: Keep online gambling legal
Federal lawmakers who represent New Jersey have asked the U.S. Justice Department to keep internet gambling legal.
8 years ago
Assessing the legacy of Chris Christie: ‘What could have been’
Colorful and controversial New Jersey governor leaves office after eight years with record-low approval ratings. But he was a national leader in combating addiction.
8 years ago
Listen 2:55Katharine Drexel Convent grounds in Bensalem another step closer to sale
The 44-acre tract in Bucks County is expected to be developed into housing for residents 55 and older.
8 years ago
Opioid emergency prompts 2nd amendment dispute between Wagner, Wolf
The statute in question doesn’t allow weapons to be seized during an emergency.
8 years ago
Officials: Iran deal survives, Trump to waive sanctions
The sanctions deal with Iran's central bank.
8 years ago
Africa startled by Trump’s sudden and vulgar attention
The African Union continental body told The Associated Press it was "frankly alarmed" by Trump's comments.
8 years ago
Cybersecurity firm: US Senate in Russian hackers’ crosshairs
The Senate Sergeant at Arms office, which is responsible for the upper house's security, declined to comment.
8 years ago
The racist-in-chief trashes the American dream
In the past, a president was expected to summon the best angels of our nature, and to honor the American values that have long made us the envy of huddled masses everywhere.
8 years ago
Trump denies calling African countries vulgar slur; Top Dem says he said it
"This was not the language used," Trump said in a tweet.
8 years ago
Push to extend licenses to unauthorized immigrants resumes in N.J.
With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.
8 years ago
Listen 1:58DACA and immigration reform negotiations
Guests: Olivia Vasquez, Alan Gomez, Sarah Stillman A lot happened around immigration policy this week. Congressio ...
Air Date: January 12, 2018
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