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Government

A bouquet of white flowers placed outside the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development
Politics & Policy

Trump administration putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600

The move escalates a monthlong assault on the U.S. Agency for International Development that has closed its D.C. headquarters and shut down thousands of programs worldwide.

6 months ago

Elon Musk sitting and speaking
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk said all federal workers must explain last week’s work. Key federal agencies are refusing to comply

Trump's cost-cutting chief said Saturday that failure to respond to the demand would be taken as a resignation. Agencies like the FBI and Pentagon told workers not to comply.

6 months ago

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Community
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Fears heightened as ICE detains several people in Chester County

Video from the Facebook group ¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square? shows federal agents outside of a tire shop on Baltimore Pike taking people away in handcuffs.

6 months ago

President Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan.20. (JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images/AFP)
Courts & Law

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

AP alleges an unconstitutional effort by the White House to control speech — in this case refusing to change its style from the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America."

6 months ago

President Trump returns to the White House
Politics & Policy

From Ukraine to DOGE: Here’s everything that happened with Trump this week

NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.

6 months ago

Madeleine Dean
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean speaks on value in federal funding for community projects

The politician representing parts of Montgomery and Berks counties spoke about the harm of a stalled budget at the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley.

6 months ago

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A sign for the Internal Revenue Service
Politics & Policy

IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

The IRS has around 90,000 employees across the U.S. It's unclear how the layoffs, which largely affect employees in compliance departments, may affect tax collection services.

6 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy
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Trump appoints Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Council of Governors

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6 months ago

Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly

The latest on DOGE and the Trump administration's cuts to federal jobs and aid. Budget freezes are impacting NIH funding, education programs and thousands of local workers.

Air Date: February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

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Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium surrounded by other officials
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker launches Philly initiative to create and preserve 30,000 housing units

The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.

6 months ago

Listen 1:07
Sarah McBride speaks
Politics & Policy

‘Worse than many imagined’: Sarah McBride, Delaware’s pioneer in Congress, toiling to thwart Trump

Her gender identity is central to her story but doesn’t define how the diligent, curious U.S. representative works to improve constituents’ lives.

6 months ago

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Donald Trump speaks in a microphone
Politics & Policy

Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America

Two journalists from the Associated Press — whose Stylebook is the arbiter for editorial choices at thousands of news outlets — were denied entrance to Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.

6 months ago

Mark Kelly speaking with factory workers on the tour
Politics & Policy

Arizona senator at Philly Shipyard to promote bill to expand U.S. commercial fleet

Sen. Mark Kelly visited Philly Shipyard, where he met with employees and talked about the importance of revitalizing the American maritime industry.

6 months ago

Neil Makhija
Community

Montco commissioners outline plans for 2025 at ‘State of the County’ address

Here’s what to know about county commissioners’ vision for the year ahead.

6 months ago

Dave Lawson
Politics & Policy

‘Just tired of losing’: As Delaware GOP reels from irrelevance, a senator challenges incumbent attorney for party chair

Dave Lawson says he’s a proven winner who will attract more voters to the party. Julianne Murray cites “incremental progress” during her tenure.

6 months ago

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