Government
Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.
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Listen 0:53Philly’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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:14Shell 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.
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Listen 1:45Pennsylvania 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.
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Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.
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Listen 1:38‘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.
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Listen 1:12Is 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 50:44Legislative 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.
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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.
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The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.
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Listen 1:02Trump 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.
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