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Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals
New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.
Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:41Federal judge finds Trump violated First Amendment by ordering NPR, PBS defunded
The decision leaves the future of federal funding for public media “unresolved,” WHYY’s CEO said Tuesday, but it’s a positive sign.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship
What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions facing the Supreme Court this week.
Air Date: March 31, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says
Authorities say Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover.
2 months ago
Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Donald Trump said his administration would use “funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to TSA operations” for the payments.
2 months ago
ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners
Homeland security workers, including from the TSA, U.S. Secret Service and Coast Guard, have worked without pay since Congress failed to renew DHS funding last month.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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 months ago
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.
2 months ago
Listen 0:52A 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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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