Politics & Policy
New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.
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With the congestion pricing toll, drivers must pay an extra $9 to enter midtown Manhattan.
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What did President Donald Trump do on day one?
On the first day of President Donald Trump's administration, he unveiled a series of immediate executive actions - immigration reform, widespread deportations, tariffs, more.
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Listen 51:13Pennsylvania row officers to be sworn in, marking first time Republicans hold all three offices
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Tim DeFoor will be sworn in to a second term, while Attorney General-elect Dave Sunday will be sworn in to his first term.
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Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects
Trump wants to increase drilling for oil and gas and has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
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Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for U.S. democracy
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
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Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who violently attacked police
The pardons are a culmination of Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack, which left more than 100 police officers injured.
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Newly sworn in, Matt Meyer promised to focus on public education, housing and rising inequality as governor.
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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