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Government Accountability

Princeton University
Education

Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University

The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department.

1 year ago

Devlin Robinson
Courts & Law

Pa. Senate passes bills to alert ICE of crimes, restrict bail options for some defendants

The measures now move to the Democratic-controlled House, where they can expect tough sledding.

1 year ago

Chester County election workers process ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules

Citing constitutional violations, a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania election boards can't invalidate mail-in ballots over missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.

1 year ago

The Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

1 year ago

Listen 1:19
Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case

“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.

1 year ago

NPR CEO Katherine Maher (left) and PBS CEO Paula Kerger (right)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should NPR, PBS get government funding?

Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing included the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger. We discuss the issue of federal funding from multiple angles.

Air Date: March 27, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in the evening in Washington
Politics & Policy

Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.

1 year ago

Trump raising his first at a press conference
Politics & Policy

The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know

Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?

1 year ago

Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia picket
Science

Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report

A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
Intelligence officials sitting at a table during the hearing
Politics & Policy

Gabbard calls Signal chats a ‘mistake’ as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan

Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said the conversation included “candid and sensitive” information about military strikes against Houthi rebels.

1 year ago

Donald Trump sitting in front of American and Greek flags
Politics & Policy

In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server

Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.

1 year ago

A sign at a polling place indicating where to vote and where to register
Politics & Policy

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists.

1 year ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, speaks as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., responds to calls of support during a stop of their
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should Democrats get meaner and angrier?

When they go low, Dems go lower? Some people within the Democratic Party say it’s time to take the gloves off when it comes to fighting Trump and Republicans.

Air Date: March 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Tulsi Gabbard testifying before congress
Politics & Policy

Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans

Sensitive U.S. military attack plans were discussed and inadvertently leaked to a journalist via a Signal app group chat.

1 year ago

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