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Michael McDonald shakes hands with Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

14 pro-Trump electors linked to efforts to reverse his 2020 loss are back for 2024, including 5 in Pa.

The return of 14 GOP presidential electors linked to efforts to reverse Donald Trump’s 2020 loss raises questions about what they will do if Trump loses again in their states.

1 year ago

Donald Trump on debate stage
Politics & Policy

Trump repeats false claims over 2020 election loss, deflects responsibility for Jan. 6

Dozens of courts, Republican state officials and his own attorney general have said there was no evidence that fraud tipped the race or that the election was stolen.

1 year ago

Woman holding a campaign sign for Danielle Covington
Politics & Policy

Delaware candidates monitor a polling location for voting issues before polls close at 8 p.m.

Area Delaware candidates visited a Wilmington polling location on the last early voting day to greet supporters and monitor for voting irregularities.

1 year ago

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Delaware voters waited in line to cast their ballots at Skyline Middle School in Pike Creek. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Discouraging’: Hundreds of Delaware voters told they’re ineligible to vote after clerical error

The Delaware Department of Elections said about 750 voters had incorrect party affiliations due to DMV “glitch.” Some say voters were unable to vote.

1 year ago

Emil Bove and Todd Blanche
Politics & Policy

Prosecutors in Trump election case get judge’s OK to lay out fresh evidence in court filing

The order came hours after a court hearing, the first in the case in nearly a year, in which U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sparred with a Trump lawyer.

1 year ago

Sign at a polling place
Politics & Policy

The U.S. is preparing to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns targeting the presidential election

Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to signal the depth of U.S. concerns and signal legal actions against those suspected of being involved.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware pays $102 million in legal settlement to Pennsylvania, other states over unclaimed property

Pennsylvania led a coalition of 30 states to argue Delaware was improperly keeping abandoned checks drawn in other states in its general fund.

1 year ago

Austin Davis speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress

Pennsylvania made some key changes to state contracting to increase participation from minority-owned businesses under the Shapiro-Davis administration.

1 year ago

a Closed sign at the library
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Completely unacceptable’: Nearly two dozen Philly libraries closed this summer due to A/C issues

Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during extreme heat. But many have unreliable A/C.

2 years ago

Trump at Arlington Cemetery
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign was warned not to take photos at Arlington before altercation, defense official says

A defense official says Donald Trump’s campaign was warned about not taking photographs before an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony.

2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

The Education Dept. is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation, and reduce monthly income-based repayments from 10 to 5% of a borrower’s discretionary income.

2 years ago

Donald Trump smiling intensely
Politics & Policy

What a new indictment means for Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election interference case

The new indictment includes the same criminal charges, but narrows the allegations in an attempt to comply with the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.

2 years ago

Chester Water Authority building
Politics & Policy

Chester receiver aims to monetize bankrupt city’s water assets. Chester Water Authority vows to fight it

The receiver’s office asserts there’s an important caveat to their monetization plan: The entities must remain publicly owned.

2 years ago

Matthew McCaffery
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County Republican Committee tosses Upper Merion GOP leader for endorsing Kamala Harris

Upper Merion GOP leader Matthew McCaffery, who was recently the victim of a swatting incident, admitted to violating the party bylaws.

2 years ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions

Menendez, 70, was convicted on charges that he used his influence to meddle in three different state and federal criminal investigations to protect the businessmen.

2 years ago

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