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Government
Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
Speaker Joanna McClinton and Republican Floor Leader Jesse Topper tied 101 to 101 on Tuesday before Topper removed himself from consideration.
4 weeks ago
Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
Monday's announcement covers the entire East Coast and West Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and a portion of the Bering Sea.
1 month ago
Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Vice President Kamala Harris, presiding over proceedings as the role of the office, read the tally.
1 month ago
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.
1 month 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.
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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.
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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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