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Government

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.

1 year ago

Listen 6:26
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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:47
A large crowd gathered on the steps of the Capitol for the inauguration
Politics & Policy

Presidents Day: New Jersey connections to the highest office in America

It has been more than 100 years since the last New Jersey Governor was elevated to the White House. But recent history has shown people are interested.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sues over Trump administration spending freezes on grants and loans

Shapiro filed the lawsuit despite the fact that federal courts have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal funding.

1 year ago

Tesla Cybertruck
Money

Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas

It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.

1 year ago

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Education

‘Denial’: Delaware commissioners question need for added funding as governor seems to soften call for quick implementation

Some Education Funding Commission members appeared reluctant to add the money experts say is required to adequately fund schools.

1 year ago

Matthew Platkin speaks
Health

N.J. and Delaware join states in suing Trump administration over NIH funding caps on universities and scientists

A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
Donald Trump sitting while Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick stand
Money

Judge warns Trump administration to comply as Del., other states win enforcement of stay blocking federal funding freeze

Delaware’s attorney general says the agency helping to protect children from lead paint is unable to access federal dollars.

1 year ago

President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 19. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)
Courts & Law

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department material

The case alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system in violation of federal law.

1 year ago

Trump and Netanyahu speaking at a press conference taken from behind them facing the audience
Politics & Policy

Trump carries out his ‘flood the zone’ strategy, creating a week of whiplash

The first three weeks of the Trump presidency have delivered dozens of executive orders in an attempted remaking of the federal government.

1 year ago

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s GOP gubernatorial debate was not a ‘quiet night’

Four candidates running for the Republican nomination engaged in a spirited debate about the issues facing the Garden State.

1 year ago

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