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Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes de Delaware respaldan un proyecto de ley para prohibir los arrestos civiles de ICE en los tribunales; otra medida prohibiría el apoyo estatal a las prisiones privadas.

Los proyectos de ley que se están considerando se suman a cuatro leyes relacionadas con inmigración que se implementaron el año pasado.

2 days ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
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Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons

The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

1 week ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
Politics & Policy

Some Pa., Del., N.J. lawmakers call for invoking the 25th Amendment in response to Trump’s Iran threat and deadline

Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Federal judge finds Trump violated First Amendment by ordering NPR, PBS defunded

The decision leaves the future of federal funding for public media “unresolved,” WHYY’s CEO said Tuesday, but it’s a positive sign.

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Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is back to discuss a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring healthcare cost, and take questions from Delawareans.

Air Date: March 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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Alina Habba speaks
Courts & Law

Judge throws prosecutor out of court and orders leaders of N.J.’s U.S. Attorney’s office to testify

U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi ordered Philip Lamparello, Jordan Fox and Ari Fontecchio to answer questions under oath.

1 month ago

Dover, Delaware.
Politics & Policy

Delaware recupera menos de la mitad de los fondos de los contribuyentes robados por un empleado estatal en 2023

El estado de Delaware recuperó decenas de miles de dólares en fondos robados utilizados como pagos por un camión y una casa rodante, junto con dinero incautado.

1 month ago

President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

1 month ago

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Urban Planning

Owner of Chester trash incinerator spent $45K on lobbying in Philadelphia as City Council considers waste incineration ban

The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

Two Israeli officials told The Associated Press that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes.

2 months ago

Bill Clinton speaking into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship

The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress.

2 months ago

Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.

Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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A close-up photo of Hilary Clinton
Courts & Law

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s criminal activities

“We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about,” Hillary Clinton said in an interview with the BBC earlier this month.

2 months ago

Documents featuring Epstein and Trump with black redacted boxes
NPR
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NPR

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump

An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

2 months ago

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