
Government Accountability
Trump’s moves against the media mirror approaches by authoritarian leaders to silence dissent
Trump has filed lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatened to revoke TV broadcast licenses and sought to bend news organizations to his will.
2 weeks ago
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the U.S. media landscape
Trump's reach has extended deep into the private sector, using the federal government apparatus to pressure companies to make changes that can reshape the public dialogue.
2 weeks ago
Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn’t share personal data
A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.
2 weeks ago
A judge will determine whether Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran could make a deal with ICE on his own without the county commissioner’s approval.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Right-wing cancel culture and free speech
Demands to fire people for their opinion have ramped up after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who talked a lot about the importance of open debate.
Air Date: September 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Three town hall-style meetings called “Be the Light, Bring the Light” are planned to rally in opposition to federal intervention in Philadelphia.
3 weeks ago
Unclear how much Pa. stands to gain from feds’ $50 billion rural hospital program
Mehmet Oz, the administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, has sole discretion as to the distribution of the federal funds.
3 weeks ago
Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein after she was convicted in April of colluding with her husband, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
3 weeks ago
New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws
The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Pennsylvania’s budget is nine weeks late. Delaware County lawmakers are urging the Senate to reach a deal on funding SEPTA and schools before it’s too late.
4 weeks ago
Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission
If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.
1 month ago
The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.
1 month ago
Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach
Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.
1 month ago
FanDuel restores SEPTA express service for Philadelphia Eagles home opener
Subway trains will run as previously scheduled before and after Thursday’s game. The gambling company’s sponsorship will cover free rides home.
1 month ago
Auditor Lydia York’s report finds fault with how Appoquinimink’s superintendent, finance chief and school board oversaw finances.
1 month ago