Law
Trump’s New York civil fraud trial rolls on after an appeals judge declines to halt it
Trump wanted to halt the trial while he fights a pretrial ruling that could strip him of control of such assets as Trump Tower.
6 months ago
Automatic voter registration in Pa. draws GOP lawsuit threats, but little action
Republicans are threatening to sue Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over automatic voter registration, but the admin appears to be on solid legal ground.
6 months ago
New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk
It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield. Trump then deleted the post.
6 months ago
Exclusive video captures smoke shop raid in Philadelphia
Law enforcement raided a total of five smoke shops in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
6 months ago
The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Major cases await, as they always do. There are challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms.
6 months ago
Chef Lidia Bastianich, Pa. Forever Chemicals, Amazon Antitrust Allegations
Chef and PBS host Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, states in our region join a sweeping FTC lawsuit against Amazon.
Air Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.
6 months ago
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.
6 months ago
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over accessing and sharing of his personal data
The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data
6 months ago
Using his position, Sen. Bob Menendez took steps to secretly aid the government of Egypt in exchange for bribes, the indictment says.
6 months ago
Big Tobacco’s Addictive Snacks, Medical Aid in Dying, Opera Philadelphia
We’ll find out how cigarette manufacturers made some processed food addicting. Then, Judy Govatos talks about death with dignity. Opera Philadelphia's David Devan also joins.
Air Date: September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:20House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
Garland's appearance comes at an unprecedented moment in the Justice Department’s history.
6 months ago
A Jan. 6 rioter was convicted and sentenced in secret. No one will say why
Pennsylvania resident Samuel Lazar was arrested in July 2021 and had been jailed since then on charges in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
7 months ago
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
President Joe Biden's son has also been under investigation for his business dealings.
7 months ago
Pa. election 2023: What to know about the judicial retention questions on the November ballot
Pennsylvania voters will be asked to consider giving two Superior Court judges new 10-year terms. These little-noticed ballot questions can have huge ramifications.
7 months ago