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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The high court's conservative majority previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but they have not decided whether it is legal.
1 month ago
University of Pennsylvania grad killed in ‘random and unprovoked’ stabbing attack in Times Square
Police say 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, of Chester, N.J., died at the hospital. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
1 month ago
Voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. Trump is making it a focus ahead of midterm elections
Opponents say the president and his allies are setting the stage for legal challenges to outcomes he may not like.
1 month ago
Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC convention sites to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver
Philadelphia last hosted the convention in 2016, Denver in 2008 and Boston in 2004.
2 months ago
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione admitted to following UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street.
2 months ago
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
Most Americans by now have probably heard stories about voter fraud. When these incidents happen, they are often caught and prosecuted.
3 months ago
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.
3 months ago
Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
A rioter from New Jersey described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer hailed the fund as “good news."
4 months ago
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks
The Trump administration is requesting comment on its plans to further crack down on what it calls the release of unauthorized information.
5 months ago
We're hosting two political reporters to explore fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic Party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.
Air Date: May 26, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:10U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
His move also and comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach.
5 months ago
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Warsh’s nomination faced uncertainty after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina threatened to block it while the Justice Department investigated Fed Chair Jerome Powe
5 months ago
Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House
President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.
Air Date: May 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Germantown musician Corey Bernhard plans next chapter after ‘Late Show’ cancellation
A new series of Philly shows by the keyboardist will benefit Juntos, an advocacy group aiding immigrant families affected by enforcement.
5 months ago
Listen 1:33Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act
A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
Air Date: May 4, 2026
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