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Government Accountability

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, seen here on April 13, warned on Monday that the federal government could default on its debt as early as June 1 unless Congress raises or suspends the debt ceiling
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Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

Mike Pence
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

In this image from video provided by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram speaks during a meeting with the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

Brian Kolfage leaves court after being sentenced for defrauding donors to the ''We Build the Wall'' effort, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in New York
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

File photo: A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stands in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

Chief Justice John Roberts says he won't testify before a Senate panel that is examining judicial ethics.
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Politics & Policy

Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify before Senate panel

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to examine proposals to hold Supreme Court justices to the same ethical standards as the rest of the federal judiciary.

3 years ago

A flier sent out by For A Better Philadelphia and received by a voter last week
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

The nonprofit connected to Jeff Brown can apparently keep sending mailers, despite the ongoing ethics case

The judge’s decision doesn’t address whether the candidate or the dark-money Super PAC broke any rules or owe any fines.

3 years ago

Supreme Court building
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Courts & Law

Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights ‘double standard’ for ethics in government

The Project on Government Oversight last week sent a 20-page letter to the Justice Department urging action against Thomas — either civilly or criminally.

3 years ago

Zoe Patchell poses at an information booth.
Politics & Policy

No veto: Recreational marijuana will become legal in Delaware Sunday without Gov. Carney’s signature

The governor said in a statement that the debate has gone on for far too long, and though he still opposes legalization, he won’t stop it anymore.

3 years ago

Anthony Freeman looks off into the distance. Behind him are trees and a row of houses.
Politics & Policy

Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city

Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.

3 years ago

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Community

First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input

The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Mourners are seen in front of a screen displaying a photo of Tyre Nichols.
Courts & Law

Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death

Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.

3 years ago

DEA Administrator Anne Milgram speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington
Politics & Policy

DEA chief, former N.J. attorney general, faces probe into ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts

Among the contract spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million to hire people Anne Milgram knew from her days as New Jersey’s attorney general and as an NYU law professor.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg is shown from afar, with the road stretching towards it.
Courts & Law

Pa. court tosses Wolf suit against voter ID, abortion amendments

The challenge was about how lawmakers have bundled together five potential state constitutional amendments, including one regarding abortion.

3 years ago

Bobby Henon
Courts & Law
6abc

Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case

Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.

3 years ago

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