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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media before entering the courtroom at New York Supreme Court, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in New York.
Courts & Law

After judge’s rebuke, Trump returns to court for 3rd day for fraud lawsuit trial

After Trump slammed the judge's principal law clerk on social media Tuesday, the judge ordered all participants in the trial not to hurl personal attacks at court staffers.

2 months ago

Kevin McCarthy speaking to reporters
Politics & Policy

Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named speaker pro tempore in the interim.

2 months ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media before entering the courtroom at New York Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in New York.
Courts & Law

New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk

It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield. Trump then deleted the post.

2 months ago

Rep. Gaetz To Reportedly File Motion To Vacate Rep. McCarthy As Speaker
NPR
Politics & Policy

Rep. Matt Gaetz launches effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.

2 months ago

Sen. Bob Menendez in the Capitol building
Courts & Law

Judge plans May trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

The tentative trial date of May 6 would come just one month before New Jersey's June 4 primary.

2 months ago

A view of the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.

2 months ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

2 months ago

U.S. Capitol building
NPR
Politics & Policy

What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown

Although most major federal agencies have not announced their plans for what would stay open and closed during a potential shutdown, here's what we see could be affected.

2 months ago

Liberty bell
Politics & Policy

Possible government shutdown draws closer. Here’s how millions of Pennsylvanians could be impacted

At Pennsylvania airports, more than 35,000 passengers a day could be affected by potential TSA delays.

2 months ago

Sen. Eric Buckson (left) poses for a photo, while Sen. Dave Sokola (right) poses for a photo.
Politics & Policy

A Delaware state senator wants term limits. But his bill to institute them remains stuck in committee run by longest-serving lawmaker

The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”

2 months ago

Listen 1:47
President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing

House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.

2 months ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters a closed-door meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus to address his colleagues for the first time since he was indicted on federal bribery charges at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
Politics & Policy

Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won’t resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges

Speaking at a closed-door caucus luncheon on Thursday in the Capitol, Menendez echoed his previous public statements in response to last week’s indictment.

2 months ago

A headshot of Mike Vereb
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning

Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.

2 months ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline

Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.

2 months ago

A sign saying 'All National Parks Are Closed'
Politics & Policy

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.

2 months ago

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