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Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Politics & Policy

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

At the FBI, Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureau’s mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century.

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin stares to the left
Politics & Policy

Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate with Fetterman’s ‘yes’ vote

The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm Mullin next week.

2 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

NCAA March Madness is underway. Here’s how to watch the Philadelphia-area teams

Xfinity Mobile Arena is hosting first-round games Friday and Sunday, while the region’s best teams will be playing across the country.

3 days ago

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Courts & Law

Live Nation, Ticketmaster settled the DOJ’s antitrust case, but Pa., N.J. and other states push forward with a trial

A report detailing the “troubling connections” between the music behemoth and concert venues was released the same day the trial resumed. Here's what to know.

3 days ago

Primary voters arrive to cast ballots at an official vote center
Politics & Policy

SAVE America Act: What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

The bill would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls.

4 days ago

The U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

1 week ago

President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

2 weeks ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks during a campaign event at the Load Rite Trailers manufacturing facility in Fairless Hills, Pa., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.
Politics & Policy

Philly-area House members vote on Trump’s Iran war powers along party lines

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, joined other House Republicans in voting against limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.

2 weeks ago

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Politics & Policy

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Trump says he'll nominate in Noem's place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

2 weeks ago

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran
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Politics & Policy

US and Israel attack Iran

The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the regime.

Air Date: March 2, 2026 1:00 pm

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A woman cries as she mourns the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Politics & Policy

Where things stand after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

The first U.S. military deaths have been reported. Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations.

3 weeks ago

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Money

Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality

Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.

3 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump used his address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns

The U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protections were at the heart of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that upheld what is known as a 'reverse keyword warrant'.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs

What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Trump’s tariff policy reveal about the limits of executive power? Will there be refunds for the taxes ruled unconstitutional?

Air Date: February 23, 2026 1:00 pm

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