Government
No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections — for now
Four years ago, then-President Trump urged his supporters and his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Biden's victory. No such drama is expected Monday.
3 weeks ago
Delaware lawmakers to again consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide
Supporters say the bill has numerous safeguards like requiring the patient to self-administer the medication.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Which U.S. elections are happening in 2025? Here’s a look at upcoming primary and general contests
The highlight of this year's calendar is on Nov. 4, when elections are held for Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York mayor.
4 weeks ago
Two Delawareans honored posthumously helped end segregation in the nation’s schools by challenging the “separate but equal” doctrine.
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Listen 1:08With President-elect Trump heading back to the White House in two weeks, we’ll discuss what tops his to-do list and look at where his controversial cabinet nominations stand.
Air Date: January 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17A WHYY reporter recalls the day Jimmy Carter visited her family at her childhood home in Lansdowne
Carter’s backyard visit to the once-red suburban Philly town created a cherished moment for a family of 11.
4 weeks ago
Listen 6:56Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife’s trial off until February
A judge rejected the former New Jersey senator's request to delay his sentencing for his conviction on bribery charges until his wife finishes her trial on similar charges.
4 weeks ago
During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.
1 month ago
Listen 7:07Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100
The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.
1 month ago
Janet Yellen tells Congress U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers.
1 month ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.
1 month ago
Philly judges call on sheriff to address safety concerns at city courthouses
Judges said that the number of assaults and threats at Philadelphia’s courthouses has increased year over year.
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New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars and chatty motorists.
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Philly homicides have dropped 37% since 2021
City leaders are touting 2024’s decline in gun violence, but they say more work needs to be done to improve those numbers further.
1 month ago
Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
The 78-year-old Democrat was admitted on Monday afternoon with a fever.
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