Politics & Policy
Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.
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Listen 0:53Pennsylvania responds as Trump shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.
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Listen 1:03Gov. Shapiro seeks to further increase education spending on underfunded schools
Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat
Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.
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Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans
Trump has not indicated which team he's supporting, but posted congratulations to the Chiefs after their AFC Championship win last month.
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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy didn’t actually invite an immigrant to live in his home, spokesperson says
Gov. Phil Murphy's initial comments came up over the weekend while he was speaking at a progressive forum about how his administration could push back against Trump.
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Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.
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Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions
The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even when many things are described as unprecedented.
2 years ago
What is USAID? Explaining the U.S. foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it
In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
2 years ago
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.
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Democratic candidates vying to become the Garden State’s next governor agree that costs must be lowered, immigrants must be protected and government must spend smarter.
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White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania governor seeks more money for schools and transit, but relies heavily on surplus cash
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending proposal requests $51.5 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning July 1, or 9% more.
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Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.
2 years ago
Listen 1:38Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.
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