
Elections
The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.
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President Joe Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day ‘we nearly lost America’
Biden is expected to lay out then-President Donald Trump's role in the insurrection, as a mob of the Republican's supporters overran the Capitol.
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One attack, two interpretations: Biden and Trump both make the Jan. 6 riot a political rallying cry
Nine deaths were linked to the attack and more than 700 people have gone to court for their roles in it, and more than 450 people have been sentenced to prison.
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Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary with visit to Valley Forge
The president is expected to stress how Trump and top supporters of his “Make America Great Again” movement pose existential threats.
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The new indictment in the Robert Menendez corruption case could ramp up voter disgust
How will New Jersey voters react to new corruption allegations involving Senator Robert Menendez?
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Listen 1:04For some business executives who lean Democrat, the Parker administration is the best case scenario. Others fear a mayoral “echo chamber.”
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Listen 1:58Biden to kick off 2024 campaign events in Valley Forge, with democracy front and center
As he ramps up for a likely rematch with former President Donald Trump, President Biden is expected to push back against extremism and political violence.
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Watch: Cherelle Parker’s full inaugural address
Here are Mayor Cherelle Parker's prepared remarks, in full, for her inaugural address on Jan. 2, 2024.
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Cherelle Parker’s inauguration day prompted kudos and reflections from everyone, from the Pennsylvania House to small Philly business owners.
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New Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker sworn in, immediately declares public safety emergency
Cherelle Parker formally took the oath of office and delivered a passionate inaugural address, vowing to address the city's challenges.
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Listen 1:03Lawsuit aims to keep U.S. Rep. Scott Perry off ballot over Constitution’s insurrection clause
The lawsuit by activist Gene Stilp, in part, cites Perry’s role in trying to use the Department of Justice to help Trump stall the certification of the election.
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DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall
Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final word on Trump’s eligibility in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere.
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As 2024 election approaches, voting officials worry Pa. isn’t prepared for misinformation
Four officials share the concrete changes they say would shore up Pennsylvania’s system against frivolous fraud allegations as the 2024 election approaches.
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Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration
Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.
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