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New Jersey Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Vic Kaplan
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor’s race: What to know about Libertarian candidate Vic Kaplan

Kaplan’s top priorities include expanding affordable housing, lowering health care costs and passing the Immigrant Trust Act.

2 days ago

Panda Bao Li eats bamboo at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
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Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday.

3 days ago

Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director
Politics & Policy

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

In a court filing, the budget office said well over 4,000 employees would be fired, though it noted that the funding situation was “fluid and rapidly evolving.”

3 days ago

Passengers walking at Philadelphia International Airport
Community

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown

The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.

5 days ago

Republican Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democrat Mikie Sherrill shake hands at the end of the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over military records, immigration and Trump in final New Jersey governor’s debate

The final debate’s format allowed the candidates to trade personal jabs.

5 days ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.

7 days ago

A private security guard stands at the entrance to the Liberty Bell Center, which has been closed to the public since the shutdown of the federal government on Oct. 1.
Politics & Policy

How is the federal shutdown affecting Pennsylvania?

The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.

7 days ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Courts & Law

ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts

The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers.

7 days ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey
NPR
Politics & Policy

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

7 days ago

Cooper Medical School students
Health

RFK Jr. is demanding medical schools teach nutrition. Drexel and Rowan programs say they’re already doing that

RFK Jr. gave all organizations in charge of medical education standards two weeks to include nutrition in licensing exams and residency requirements.

1 week ago

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Sarah McBride in the House Chamber
Politics & Policy

‘Worth the fight’: Delaware congressional Democrats vow to stand firm on health care funding to reopen government

Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.

1 week ago

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The government shutdown entered its sixth day as congressional Democrats and Republicans could not agree to pass a bill funding government services.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Shutdown stalemate, ICE protests, Gaza talks, regional budget battles

In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle. We touch on topics near and far.

Air Date: October 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

1 week ago

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Israel military strike in the northern Gaza Strip
Community

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan

The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.

1 week ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

2 weeks ago

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