
Government
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen 1:38Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.
1 week ago
Listen 0:48Shutdown 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
Listen 51:12Philly-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
Listen 1:17Trump 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
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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