Government
A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration
The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.
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Opponents of the proposal say Wilmington City Council should discuss policy issues in the open.
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Listen 1:01U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man
Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
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Philly may lose federal dollars to protect drinking water, shifting the costs to ratepayers
FEMA is ending a grant program expected to help prevent basement flooding in Northern Liberties, South Kensington and Ludlow. Ratepayers could be on the hook for the projects.
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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Delaware Gov. Meyer takes on Trump administration amid federal financial uncertainties
Delaware Gov. Meyer proposed adding tax brackets and raising fees to add new revenue to the state.
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Philly leaders want to know: What do you want the city’s arts to look like?
A series of a dozen town hall-style planning sessions by Creative Philadelphia will inform the city’s first comprehensive cultural report.
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Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.
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Listen 1:03Trump’s new energy order puts states’ climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor wants to make power plant owners pay for emissions, and New Jersey is considering charging polluting companies to fund toxic cleanups.
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Possible HIV funding cuts could ‘wipe out’ Delaware prevention program
Delaware groups that provide HIV prevention, testing and treatment fear their federal support could soon disappear.
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Listen 1:23Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know
With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.
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New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know
Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.
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Listen 0:57Philadelphia extends SEPTA deal to provide free trips for city workers
The city’s budget proposal put the future of free SEPTA rides for city workers into question, but a new deal ensures the program will remain.
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Listen 0:58Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire
EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.
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Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids
Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.
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