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Government

Kathy Jennings speaks
Politics & Policy

‘David and Goliath’: Delaware officials fight to keep domestic federal funding flowing, attack freeze to foreign aid

Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.

2 years ago

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FILE - Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat

Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.

2 years ago

Donald Trump looking on
Politics & Policy

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.

2 years ago

U.S. Agency for International Development
Politics & Policy

What is USAID? Explaining the U.S. foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it

In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

2 years ago

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Affordability, transit and school funding: New Jersey’s Democratic candidates for governor debate — and agree — on wide range of issues

Democratic candidates vying to become the Garden State’s next governor agree that costs must be lowered, immigrants must be protected and government must spend smarter.

2 years ago

Rue Landau looks at a work by Nijah Monique Blanton with Blanton
Arts & Entertainment

Survey of Philly artists shows worry over finding work, space and money

The survey by Councilmember Rue Landau was launched in the wake of the closing of the University of the Arts.

2 years ago

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Windmills across a field in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Science

Shell pauses N.J. offshore wind project as industry faces ‘high level of uncertainty’

The Atlantic Shores wind project was expected to start construction this year. The remaining developer says it’s still committed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:45
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor seeks more money for schools and transit, but relies heavily on surplus cash

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending proposal requests $51.5 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning July 1, or 9% more.

2 years ago

New Jersey community and labor groups
Politics & Policy

Community, labor groups want pledge from N.J. gubernatorial candidates to protect immigrants, workers from Trump’s policies

Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.

2 years ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

‘Manipulative’: Delaware state senators and Gov. Matt Meyer trade insults over port board nominees

Gov. Matt Meyer sent a letter to senators after he was inaugurated, withdrawing his predecessors’ names for the port board.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Donald Trump getting sworn in
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Is the presidency becoming too powerful?

The Trump administration has unleashed a flurry of executive orders on immigration, trade, civil rights, and federal workers. Is this presidential overreach? We discuss.

Air Date: January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 50:44
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly

The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.

2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Kennedy inaccurately claimed Medicaid is fully paid for by the federal government when states and federal taxpayers fund it.

2 years ago

Sarah McBride speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Callous, craven, and careless’: Delaware and other states brace for federal funding cuts as Trump admin drops directive

The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
Trump on Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.

2 years ago

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