Government
ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts
The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers.
2 months ago
The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.
2 months ago
RFK Jr. gave all organizations in charge of medical education standards two weeks to include nutrition in licensing exams and residency requirements.
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Listen 1:38Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.
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Listen 0:48Shutdown stalemate, ICE protests, Gaza talks, regional budget battles
In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle. We touch on topics near and far.
Air Date: October 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts
The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.
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Listen 1:17Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan
The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.
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Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.
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Listen 0:59He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.
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Listen 1:05Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.
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Listen 1:47Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown
Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.
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The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.
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A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans
Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.
2 months ago
How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.
2 months ago
Listen 3:36Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.
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