
Government Accountability
Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans
Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.
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House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
The subpoenas were sent Wednesday afternoon. So far, the Republicans have failed to uncover evidence directly implicating the president in any wrongdoing.
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Special counsel in the Hunter Biden case insists he was the ‘decision-maker’ in rare testimony
The closed-door interview on Tuesday marks the first time a special counsel is appearing before Congress in the middle of a probe.
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Muchos ciudadanos de Filadelfia consideran que la reducción del deterioro urbano es una estrategia de prevención de la violencia armada que no se ha aprovechado.
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El próximo alcalde de Filadelfia supervisará los preparativos para el crucial año 2026
Los principales eventos que se celebrarán en Filadelfia en 2026 podrían ser transformadores. Todo sucede bajo la presidencia del próximo alcalde.
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Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’
Trump's turn on the witness stand represents a remarkable convergence of his legal troubles and his political ventures at a time when he also faces criminal indictments.
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Violence and harassment are driving America’s poll workers from their posts. Election officials say Congress can help.
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Gov. Murphy closes part of N.J.’s only women’s prison amid reports of misconduct there
The move partly fulfills a promise made more than two years ago to close the facility amid reports of sexual abuse and misconduct there.
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New Jersey governor spent $12K on stadium events, including a Taylor Swift concert
A Murphy spokesperson said the Democratic State Committee was expected to cover the stadium costs.
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The lawsuit claims city cops bend the rules to search for evidence, especially with probationers, but Mayor Purzycki calls the allegations “offensive.”
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Listen 1:43Philly’s next mayor will oversee preparations for the pivotal year 2026
The major events landing in Philly in 2026 could be transformative. It all happens on the next mayor’s watch.
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Listen 3:07Pennsylvania’s voting law is filled with obsolete provisions, troublesome conflicts
Pennsylvania’s voting law has not had a comprehensive overhaul since 1937. That’s had consequences for election officials.
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Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI
Commonwealth Court said the Department of Environmental Protection did not have the constitutional authority to collect revenue from the program.
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Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in New York civil fraud trial
His testimony is expected to be followed by his younger brother Eric, another vice president of the family's landmark business.
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Can public officials block you on social media? It’s up to the Supreme Court
The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter.
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