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Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

Donald Trump asserts that tariffs will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare.

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Pennsylvania

Here’s who’s on ballots in the 7 states likely to decide the presidential election

With the presidential election considered a toss up, the votes that third-party and independent candidates receive in key states could decide the White House.

1 year ago

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New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates

The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.

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A guide to Pa. mail ballots: How to fill out and return

Everything you need to know about voting by mail in Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

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Vice President Kamala Harris said in a recent interview that, if elected, she would support abolishing the Senate filibuster to fast-track abortion rights legislation. In response, Sen. Joe Manchin said he would not endorse her and called the filibuster the “holy grail of democracy.”
Studio 2
Government
National
Politics

Should the filibuster be eliminated? The debate heats up

Should we keep the filibuster or get rid of it? Vice President Kamala Harris wants it gone, Sen. Joe Manchin says it's vital. What's your take? We debate on Studio 2.

Air Date: September 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Business
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Food & Drink
Pennsylvania

A Hatboro, Pa. bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders

Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro has been doing its cookie poll each presidential election since 2008.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania high court asked to keep counties from tossing ballots lacking a date

A lawsuit filed Wednesday is the latest attempt to ensure counties don’t reject mail-in ballots that have an incorrect or missing date on the ballot envelope.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Elections

What to know ahead of Delaware’s 2024 general election

Delaware’s general primary election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

1 year ago

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Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Everything you need to know about the mail ballot process in New Jersey

What you need to keep in mind about timing and how to make sure your ballot is counted.

1 year ago

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Elections
National
Pennsylvania

Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting in Pa. were ‘preventable,’ Senate panel finds

Investigators found there was no clear chain of command among the Secret Service and other security agencies and no plan for coverage of the building where the shooter was.

1 year ago

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Elections
National
Politics

Trump praises Russia’s military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine’s fight

Speaking in Georgia, Trump referenced the former Soviet Union defeating the Nazis and Napoleon Bonaparte's failed Russia invasion. He also said the U.S. has “to get out."

1 year ago

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Crime
National

In parroting a lie about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, Trump excites extremists

The narrative about pet-eating has been decisively debunked. Even so, it has taken on momentum.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Technology

Preparing Pennsylvania’s voting machines: What is logic and accuracy testing?

During logic and accuracy testing, election officials create sample ballots with various configurations of layouts and votes and run them through the machines.

1 year ago

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Elections
Law
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey legislation aims to end disparities for minority- and women-owned businesses

A legislative package has been approved by a committee to address issues uncovered in a state disparity study.

1 year ago

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National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Harris and Trump want to build more housing. What would that mean for Pa.?

The state has nearly 100,000 fewer housing units than it needs. Experts say federal policy could help close the gap.

1 year ago

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