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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote U.S. manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what he says are unfair trade practices.
2 months ago
Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department.
2 months ago
Pa. Senate passes bills to alert ICE of crimes, restrict bail options for some defendants
The measures now move to the Democratic-controlled House, where they can expect tough sledding.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules
Citing constitutional violations, a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania election boards can't invalidate mail-in ballots over missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.
2 months ago
Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges
President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.
2 months ago
Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case
“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.
2 months ago
Should NPR, PBS get government funding?
Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing included the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger. We discuss the issue of federal funding from multiple angles.
Air Date: March 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.
2 months ago
The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know
Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?
2 months ago
Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report
A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Gabbard calls Signal chats a ‘mistake’ as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan
Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said the conversation included “candid and sensitive” information about military strikes against Houthi rebels.
2 months ago
In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server
Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.
2 months ago
Trump signs sweeping action overhauling U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
Trump says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists.
2 months ago
Should Democrats get meaner and angrier?
When they go low, Dems go lower? Some people within the Democratic Party say it’s time to take the gloves off when it comes to fighting Trump and Republicans.
Air Date: March 25, 2025 12:00 pm
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