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Government Accountability

President Donald Trump holds a document with notes about Kilmar Abrego Garcia as he speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, April 18, 2025, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights

“I don’t know. I’m not, I’m not a lawyer. I don’t know,” Trump said when pressed by NBC's Kristen Welker.

3 months ago

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Money

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America

At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.

3 months ago

Bernie Sanders speaks at a May Day rally at Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

‘Fighting oligarchy’: Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Philly during national resistance tour

The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.

3 months ago

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Many people at a protest march
Community

What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years

Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.

3 months ago

James DeRidder standing in front of postal workers union flag
Community

Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?

The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.

3 months ago

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear.

3 months ago

Un signo dice Bienvenido a Wilmington
Politics & Policy

‘Secreto’: El Ayuntamiento de Wilmington busca permiso de los legisladores estatales para reunirse en privado, fuera de las reuniones abiertas previstas por la ley

Los opositores a la propuesta dicen que el Ayuntamiento de Wilmington debería discutir los asuntos políticos abiertamente.

3 months ago

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, speaking at news conference
Courts & Law

Judge castigates Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia’s deportation case

The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration nearly two weeks ago to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to Maryland.

3 months ago

a large farm
Community

Philly-area farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants

A grant of $59 million would have helped hundreds of farmers in the Mid-Atlantic adapt to climate change. The Trump administration called the funds a “green new scam.”

3 months ago

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Nadine Menendez
Courts & Law

Wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme

During a 2022 raid on Bob and Nadine Menendez's Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, home, FBI agents found nearly $150,000 worth of gold bars and $480,000 in cash.

3 months ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The Trump administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

3 months ago

Attendees are seen overhead at U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean's town hall in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Montco residents pack Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall, lambasting Trump and questioning Democrats’ agenda

Top of mind for many were the president’s efforts to reshape the federal government. Dean says Trump’s “lawless” actions are a “test of our democracy.”

3 months ago

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People are held in detention wearing white clothes in an El Salvadoran prison
Courts & Law

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order

The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.

3 months ago

Kevin Hensley
Courts & Law

Delaware lawmaker gets probation for DUI crash. It was his second alcohol-related driving offense

State Rep. Hensley avoided a harsher penalty because his other offense was more than 10 years ago. The legislator says he’s on a “recovery journey.”

3 months ago

Listen 1:20
a sign reads Welcome to WIlmington
Politics & Policy

‘Secret’: Wilmington City Council seeks permission from state lawmakers to meet in private, outside of open meetings law

Opponents of the proposal say Wilmington City Council should discuss policy issues in the open.

3 months ago

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