Government Accountability
N.J. official’s rape allegation could change state law
Should the Murphy administration have done more in response to Katie Brennan's allegation that a campaign staffer assaulted her? N.J. legislative committee says yes.
Air Date: June 25, 2019
Listen 12:40‘We have no choice’: Acting ICE Director defends planned immigration raids
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to begin arresting and deporting thousands of migrant families in 10 cities across the country as early as Sunday.
7 years ago
Emails connect census official with GOP strategist on citizenship question
A high-ranking Census Bureau official privately discussed the citizenship question issue with GOP redistricting strategist Thomas Hofeller in 2015
7 years ago
Wolf meets with protesters outside his home to talk General Assistance
The General Assistance program gives small sums of cash — roughly $200 a month — to the poorest people in Pa. who don't have dependents and don't qualify for other assistance.
7 years ago
Bills would boost gender-neutral bathroom access at Philly City Hall, charter schools
City Councilwoman Helen Gym introduced two bills to advance gender-neutral accommodations in Philadelphia schools and City Hall itself.
7 years ago
Philly courts refuse to name security firm hired to fix infected systems
In a move experts call highly unusual, Philadelphia officials are refusing to name the cybersecurity firm the city has contracted to help clean up the court system.
7 years ago
Democrats debate impeachment and ramp up oversight
We discuss the Mueller report hearings, the House vote to hold Don McGahn and AG Barr in contempt of Congress, and the pros and cons of beginning impeachment inquiries.
Air Date: June 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Amid calls for Leach to resign, Pa. lawmakers push anti-harassment bills
Pa. House and Senate members are pushing a slate of anti-harassment bills amid calls for Montco Democratic Sen. Daylin Leach to resign.
7 years ago
After override threat, N.J. ‘dark money’ bill on its way to becoming law
A bill that would require more nonprofit groups in N.J. to publicize their donors is on its way to becoming law, after Gov. Phil Murphy avoided a veto override.
7 years ago
House Democrats to get some Mueller report material, but contempt vote is still on
Nadler wants to keep the door open to a contempt action if Barr and the Justice Department don't continue to play ball.
7 years ago
Computer virus still crippling Philly courts and their online systems
Normal court proceedings have slowed or stopped since Philly's First Judicial District shut down the court websites after getting a virus almost a month ago.
Air Date: June 10, 2019
Listen 12:48Hundreds protest at Philly police HQ, call for action on intolerant Facebook posts
Hundreds showed up at Philadelphia Police headquarters on Friday for a protest calling for a response to the city officers allegedly linked to hateful Facebook posts.
7 years ago
Sexual harassment probe puts Daylin Leach at odds with Democratic leaders
State Sen. Daylin Leach says he’s been cleared of wrongdoing in a probe of sexual harassment allegations. Party leadership maintains that he should resign.
7 years ago
GOP redistricting strategist played role in push for census citizenship question
Thomas Hofeller concluded that adding the question would produce the data needed to redraw political maps that would be "advantageous to Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites."
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Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate Trump
The statement came amid demands for Mueller to testify on Capitol Hill about his findings and tension with Barr.
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