Government Accountability
N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
Congressman George Santos is in custody in a New York courthouse. He's charged with making false statements to Congress, money laundering, wire fraud and theft of public funds
12 months ago
Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens
During the 2020 census, the Trump administration tried but failed to prevent people in the country illegally from being tallied.
12 months ago
At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe
The prosecutor investigating possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia has agreed to immunity deals with at least eight Republican fake electors.
12 months ago
Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow’s generosity to Thomas and his family.
12 months ago
Out of 100 N.J. police departments, 5 are following state mandates for police complaints
A new report from the state comptroller is signaling possible widespread issues in departments following mandates from the attorney general.
12 months ago
Listen 1:16Proposal to update ailing Pa. rent, property tax rebate program would reverse decade of decline
The number of rebates paid out has declined every year since 2009, according to the state Department of Revenue, a drop of almost 27%.
12 months ago
Why a New Jersey mayor was uninvited from a White House celebration
Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, N.J., was blocked from a recent White House Eid celebration. NPR's Leila Fadel asks him why.
12 months ago
Philly mayoral candidates were asked to respond to the arts sector. Only 2 did
"We think that everybody wants to work together," said Jacque Liu, "but they're just not quite sure how."
12 months ago
“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.
12 months ago
Inability of Murphy, Senate to speed judicial appointments is ‘appalling’
State bar association president says governor should try same strategy he used to halt strike at Rutgers University.
12 months ago
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1, Yellen warns Congress
The Treasury Secretary warned lawmakers that unless the debt ceiling is raised soon, the federal government may not have enough money to pay its bills as early as June 1.
12 months ago
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source
The testimony came hours after a federal appeals court in a sealed order rejected a bid by Trump's lawyers to block Pence's appearance.
12 months ago
DEA chief grilled over probe into no-bid contracts, hiring
Lawmakers grilled U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram over millions of dollars in no-bid contracts that are the subject of a watchdog probe.
12 months ago
We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison
Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.
12 months ago
Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’
The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.
12 months ago