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Former President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, Monday, April 3, 2023, in New York. Trump arrived in New York on Monday for his expected booking and arraignment the following day on charges arising from hush money payments during his 2016 campaign. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Courts & Law

Trump returns to New York to face historic criminal charges

The nation's largest city bolstered security and warned potential protesters it was “not a playground for your misplaced anger.”

3 years ago

Closeup of Donald Trump's face
Courts & Law

Every aspect of Trump indictment process will break new ground, Temple law expert says

The process will likely be lengthy and require special procedures for the first-of-its-kind prosecution of a former president.

3 years ago

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Demonstrators unveil a banner outside Manhattan's district attorney office, supporting a grand jury vote to indict former President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Donald Trump has been indicted. Here’s what happens next

There is no playbook for booking an ex-president with U.S. Secret Service protection.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally
Courts & Law

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

Trump's planned surrender will usher in the unprecedented scenario of a former U.S. commander-in-chief being arrested and arraigned.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight
Courts & Law

Trump’s indictment in New York: Here’s what to know

Here's what to know about the indictment and the case.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
Courts & Law

Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week

The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

3 years ago

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg arrives at the District Attorney's office in New York
Courts & Law

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case

The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for New York City public school system.

3 years ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorization

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate voted 66-30 on legislation to formally repeal the war authorizations that justified the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq War.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, in Waco, Texas, Saturday, March 25, 2023, while en route to West Palm Beach
Courts & Law

AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week

They returned to Trump on Monday, but only for a short time to hear from one witness.

3 years ago

File photo: Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon in the Madison Building of the Library of Congress, Feb. 16, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

That’s according to two people familiar with the ruling, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it remains under seal.

3 years ago

At Alma del Mar in the Italian Market, business was down after the water scare. (Ali Mohsen/Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

Philadelphia restaurant owners grapple with water contamination concerns, wish for clearer messaging

“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”

3 years ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Courts & Law

New Jersey attorney general announces state takeover of Paterson Police Department

The changes come days after the release of police body-camera footage showing the death of Najee Seabrooks, a local activist who was in mental distress when cops killed him.

3 years ago

Close up of Donald Trump
Courts & Law

In Trump probe, Manhattan grand jury due back at work

The members of the grand jury are due to return Monday afternoon to hear more evidence.

3 years ago

someone loading bottles of water into their car
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders say water contamination threat a ‘teachable moment’ for emergency preparedness

Officials say all residents should keep a two-day supply of water on hand for emergencies.

3 years ago

Campaign File Records
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

How Local Government Works: A basic guide to requesting public records in Pa.

Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law grants public access to all government records unless their disclosure is barred due to specific exceptions.

3 years ago

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