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Politics & Policy

In this Jan. 12, 2018 photo, a woman wears a gun in a holster next to two copies of the U.S. Constitution during a gun rights rally at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash.
Delaware
New Jersey
Public Safety

‘Red flag’ firearm-restraining legislation considered in New Jersey, Delaware

The measures allow family members and law enforcement agents to petition a judge to restrict a person’s access to guns — if they believe that person could be a threat.

8 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2017. Russian-backed efforts seen attempting to interfere in U.S. politics appear to be evolving.
PBS

Russia’s ‘troll factory’ impersonates Americans to sow political chaos. How can the U.S. fight it?

8 years ago

FILE - This July 31, 2017, file photo shows discarded syringes in an open-air heroin market that has thrived for decades, slated for cleanup along train tracks a few miles outside the heart of Philadelphia. Philadelphia wants to become the first U.S. city to allow supervised drug injection sites as a way to combat the opioid epidemic, city officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, saying they would seek outside operators to establish one or more safe injection sites. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Radio Times
Addiction
Philadelphia

The push for safe injection sites in Philadelphia

Guests: Dionne Butts, Mary Beth Appel, Christopher Moraff Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Lar ...

Air Date: February 21, 2018

Listen 49:27
Sen. Pat Toomey (center) tours New Hudson Facades in Linwood, Pennsylvania, promoting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Toomey visits DelCo factory to tout GOP tax overhaul

The event was part victory lap — and part pep rally — and it coincides with rising approval ratings for the new tax policy.

8 years ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announces his most recent Cabinet appointments. From left, Zakiya Smith Ellis, who will serve as secretary of higher education; Sue Fulton, who will lead the Motor Vehicle Commission; and Deirdre Webster Cobb, who will serve chair the Civil Service Commission. (Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)
New Jersey

N.J. governor continues quest for diversity with three more Cabinet appointments

With most recent nominations, majority of Gov. Phil Murphy's Cabinet members are women — a first for New Jersey.

8 years ago

Rachel Crooks speaks at a news conference in December to discuss her accusations of unwanted kissing by Donald Trump. The president denied the allegations on Twitter after her story resurfaced on the front page of the Washington Post.
NPR
Gender

Trump denies woman’s allegation of unwanted kissing in Trump Tower

The Washington Post profiled Rachel Crooks, one of more than a dozen women who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct. Trump responded today via twitter.

8 years ago

The FBI building in Washington, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Special counsel files new charge in Russia probe

A charging document filed in federal court in Washington accuses Alex van der Zwaan of lying to investigators about his interactions with Rick Gates.

8 years ago

A closer look at the new congressional districts for Philadelhpia and its surrounding suburbs (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
National Interest
Elections
Pennsylvania

House Democrats get a fair shot at picking up Pennsylvania seats

I wish to thank the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for providing a solid reason not to write today about the Trumpster fire.

8 years ago

Attendees cheer a speaker during the Women's March
NPR
Elections
Gender
National

More than twice as many women are running for Congress in 2018 compared to 2016

Democratic women are amped up for 2018.

8 years ago

A man walks past the federal courthouse in Philadelphia
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Philadelphia

Former Philly sheriff faces corruption trial

Former Philadelphia Sheriff John Green and an associate go on trial in federal court this week.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's new ongressional map as drawn by the Pa. Supreme Court after it found the previous version an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Law
Politics

In boost for Democrats, Pa. Supreme Court dramatically overhauls state’s congressional map [updated]

Analysts think the court-drawn map will give Democrats a shot at winning at least half of Pennsylvania’s 18 districts.

8 years ago

 President Donald Trump listens to a question while meeting the media in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
PBS

AP Fact Check: Trump lashes out on Russia probe after Friday’s indictment

8 years ago

A view of a Buisness center, believed to be the location of the new
National Interest

Violating his oath of office, Trump pleads bone spurs again

In the Russian war against American democracy, our so-called leader is AWOL.

8 years ago

President Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, right, and Dr. Igor Nichiporenko, speaks to reporters while visiting medical staff at Broward Health North in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Friday.
NPR

Trump supports improving background checks, but will that mean action?

The president will participate in a pair of listening sessions on school safety this week.

8 years ago

Radio Times
History
Politics

Radio Times President’s Day Special

Guests: David Axelrod, Jon Meacham, Robert Dallek For this President’s Day, we’re going to bring you three co ...

Air Date: February 19, 2018

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