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Elon Musk
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions

The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even when many things are described as unprecedented.

1 year ago

Trump talking to reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

1 year ago

Listen 0:52
Steven Gretsky posing for a photo while in uniform
Courts & Law

Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision

Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office

President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.

1 year ago

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
Courts & Law

Bob Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former U.S. senator, sentenced to 11 years in prison after corruption conviction

Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

1 year ago

Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.

1 year ago

Trump on Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the funding freeze only minutes before it was scheduled to take effect.

1 year ago

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Politics & Policy

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation

The Senate hearings before two separate committees are slated for Wednesday and Thursday.

1 year ago

The seal of the DOJ
Politics & Policy

Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

The norm-shattering move was made even though rank-and-file prosecutors by tradition remain with the department across presidential administrations and are not punished.

1 year ago

Trump signing an oder at his desk in the oval office
Politics & Policy

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.

1 year ago

An example of a rape kit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits

The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.

1 year ago

Cerron Cade headshot
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware budget director pleads guilty to shoplifting from Home Depot, but will become Mayor Carney’s chief of staff

Cerron Cade was arrested for six “skip-scanning” incidents. Wilmington Mayor Carney said Cade admitted “his mistakes” and will join the administration.

1 year ago

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A sign for the Brookhaven Municipal Center in front of the government complex
Courts & Law

Class-action lawsuit alleges Brookhaven improperly towed — and disposed of — hundreds of vehicles

The plaintiff alleges the borough and its towing contractor failed to properly notify people of where to find their vehicles and how to reclaim them.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship

N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.

1 year ago

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