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Government

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium surrounded by fellow Democrats
Politics & Policy

A historic government shutdown is over. Here’s what to know

The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, such as federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.

1 month ago

Rony Baltazar-Lopez
Politics & Policy

Delaware launches Office of New Americans to strengthen support for immigrants

Delaware’s newly created Office of New Americans will coordinate resources for immigrants and strengthen statewide support networks.

1 month ago

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El Alcalde de Wilmington John Carney
Politics & Policy

“Esto no está bien”: el alcalde de Wilmington anuncia una nueva estrategia para las personas sin hogar y culpa a Filadelfia del aumento de la población sin techo en la ciudad

Las autoridades de Wilmington permitirán acampar en un parque de la ciudad, pero prohibirán dormir al aire libre en todas las demás zonas de la ciudad.

1 month ago

This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for their deal to end the government shutdown shows Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., top row from left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and bottom row from left, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.
Politics & Policy

These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it

Eight Democratic senators are facing criticism from their own party for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.

1 month ago

This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for their deal to end the government shutdown shows Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., top row from left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and bottom row from left, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. (AP Photo)
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Politics & Policy

Senate nears deal to end shutdown

The U.S. Senate voted to pass a deal on Sunday night that signals the longest ever federal government shutdown is poised to end this week. Was the shutdown worth it?

Air Date: November 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani
Politics & Policy

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

Among those also pardoned were Sidney Powell, an attorney who promoted baseless conspiracy theories about a stolen election.

1 month ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., in Washington, Friday, June 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

U.S. Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

1 month ago

Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’

The administration is demanding that states reverse the full benefits issued under recent court orders. The U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.

1 month ago

SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Courts & Law

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November

A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

1 month ago

A volunteer reaches for a box of tomatoes
Courts & Law

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order

The court wrangling prolonged weeks of uncertainty for the food program that serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.

1 month ago

Planes in front of air traffic control tower at Newark International Airport
Politics & Policy

The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to major U.S. cities like Philadelphia and Newark starting Friday morning.

1 month ago

Marine Corps veteran and ceramic artist Ehren Tool shows his artwork displayed at the
The Pulse
Health

How Veterans Find Healing After War

On this Veterans Day episode, we explore healing after combat — from a psychedelic treatment in Mexico to making ceramic mugs.

Air Date: November 7, 2025

Listen 49:34
A volunteer reaches for a box of tomatoes
Courts & Law

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The SNAP program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs more than $8 billion per month nationally.

1 month ago

En la entrada de una tienda Big Lots
Politics & Policy

“Crueldad e indiferencia”: el déficit presupuestario de 400 millones de dólares de Delaware podría afectar a los servicios para residentes de bajos ingresos

El enorme proyecto de ley fiscal aprobado por los republicanos este verano incluía exenciones fiscales para las empresas y recortes a Medicaid y al programa SNAP.

1 month ago

People wait in line outside the Bucks County government building to apply for an on-demand mail ballot on the last day to request one in Doylestown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Education
WESA

Democrats sweep school board elections at Pine-Richland and across Pennsylvania

Democrats retook all seats on the Central Bucks School District’s board, which gained national attention for high-profile book bans and policies targeting LGBT students.

1 month ago

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