
Elections 2024
The U.S. has had a long history of political violence, but experts see a new trend
The apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is stirring concern about growing political violence in the U.S.
7 months ago
Harris strikes measured contrast with Trump’s contentious appearance before Black journalists
Harris' discussion with NABJ journalists was different from Trump's addressing the NABJ conference in July, when he questioned the vice president’s racial identity.
7 months ago
Luzerne County election officials estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security and working with local law enforcement and emergency managers on election plans.
7 months ago
Florida to launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that state prosecutors will pursue the most serious charges available. Ryan Wesley Routh was charged Monday with federal firearms offenses.
7 months ago
WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview
Harris faced a three-person panel and answered questions on a range of topics including the economy, Gaza, reparations and reproductive health rights.
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Listen 1:04Senate to vote again on IVF fertility protections in election-year push
Senators will vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with the legislation, a second try after Republicans already blocked it once earlier this year.
7 months ago
Should newspapers stop endorsing politicians?
News outlets are moving away from political endorsements. The New York Times will no longer endorse in local races, and hundreds of others have already stopped. Should they?
Air Date: September 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:47Trump blames Biden and Harris’ rhetoric toward him despite his own history of going after rivals
Trump was safe after the incident in Florida and praised the Secret Service for protecting him, but didn’t shy away from quickly blaming his opponents.
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Democrats run unopposed to fill 2 state House vacancies in Philadelphia
Keith Harris is seeking to replace Rep. Donna Bullock, while Andre Carroll is in line to succeed Rep. Stephen Kinsey.
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Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court rejects Cornel West’s bid to get on ballot, clears way for mail voting
The decision by the state Supreme Court sets in motion the process for counties to issue mail-in ballots to voters who requested one ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
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President Biden announces $1.3B in additional funding for HBCUs during annual conference in Philly
Biden spoke at this year’s annual National HBCU Week Conference, held in Center City. The Biden-Harris administration has invested $17 billion in HBCUs since 2021.
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Listen 1:19Ben & Jerry’s launches ice cream campaign for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
The founders of the ice cream company developed a new flavor to support their candidate.
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Listen 1:21Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
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Man accused of trying to kill Trump wrote a book urging Iran to assassinate former president
Ryan Wesley Routh posted frequently on social media about Ukraine and other conflicts, and he had a website seeking to raise money and recruit volunteers to fight for Kyiv.
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McCormick’s hedge fund days are a double-edged sword in Pennsylvania’s Senate race
Sen. Bob Casey, in speeches and ads, is hammering away at investments made by Bridgewater Associates while David McCormick was CEO.
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