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Politics & Policy

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons says Trump risked much and gained little with threats over Greenland

President Donald Trump backtracked this week from leveling tariffs on European allies in a bid to coerce the acquisition of Greenland to the U.S.

3 months ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

Murphy draws New Jersey prosecutors’ ire with clemency actions on his way out the door

Though former Gov. Phil Murphy established an advisory board, the ultimate decision to grant clemency was up to him.

3 months ago

Cherelle Parker sitting at a table holding up the bill she just signed, surrounded by other officials
Politics & Policy

Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot

The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or traditional IRA.

3 months ago

Listen 1:11
Hundreds of protesters gather outside the Philadelphia Immigration Court at 9th and Market streets to call for an end to raids by ICE agents.
Politics & Policy

‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths

"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."

3 months ago

Listen 1:24
President Donald Trump speaks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Here’s where Trump’s biggest promises stand a year into his second term

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away.

3 months ago

Parady La, a man who died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, holds the head of a child in a photo
Community

‘Like a father figure’: Family mourns Parady La, Upper Darby man who died in ICE custody

Parady La died Jan. 9 while in ICE custody. La was hospitalized after being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia.

3 months ago

Listen 1:05
Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler speaks from a podium
Courts & Law

Bucks County sheriff ends ICE collaboration agreement

Newly elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

3 months ago

Listen 1:10
Closeup photo of Marco Rubio as he speaks to reporters at a press conference
Politics & Policy

U.S. suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.

3 months ago

Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website
Health

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.

3 months ago

Federal agents look on as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

The evolution of ICE

Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.

Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Hakeem Jeffries is speaking at a podium during a press conference on Capitol Hill
Politics & Policy

U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.

4 months ago

Larry Krasner speaking with many people behind him in front of a podium with a Philadelphia District Attorney's Office sign
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Krasner, council members, slam ICE and Trump over Minneapolis shooting

District Attorney vows to prosecute any federal agents who commit crimes in Philadelphia.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

Democrats point to a number of developments over the past year as warning signs that the Trump administration will try to interfere with the way the elections are held.

4 months ago

La auditora de cuentas de Delaware Lydia York
Urban Planning

Auditoría critica a la junta del Puerto de Wilmington por mala gestión después de que Delaware hundiera más de $200 millones para un futuro proyecto de contenedores

La auditoría es critica acerca de cómo los miembros de la junta del Puerto de Wilmington cumplieron con las leyes de reuniones abiertas y la transparencia pública.

4 months ago

Mike Johnson speaking to the media
Politics & Policy

Pa. Rep. Fitzpatrick among Republicans to defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

The revolt against GOP leadership came after days of talks centered on the health care subsidies.

4 months ago

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