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National

Scott Perry speaks
Politics & Policy

Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump

The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess. Some Republicans, including conservatives from Pennsylvania and other swing states, have avoided in-person events and town halls.

1 year ago

Luigi Mangione looking onward
Courts & Law

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

The Penn graduate, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea Friday. Late Thursday night, federal prosecutors filed a notice of their intent to seek the death penalty.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Courts & Law

What to know about recent rulings in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, DEI and transgender rights

The Trump administration was handed a series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday, but the legal disputes are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order with education secretary Linda McMahon behind him
Courts & Law

Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

In February, the Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differentiates people based on their race or risk losing federal funding.

1 year ago

The image shows a lighter from the Pennsylvania-based company Zippo, decorated with the Canadian flag. Many local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area depend on Canada as a key trading partner. Is our relationship at risk?
(Photo: Andreas Copes)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region’s tie to Canada

Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They’re our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.

Air Date: April 24, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:25
The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020.

1 year ago

Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally
Courts & Law

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands.

1 year ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The Trump administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

1 year ago

Woman observing clothing rack at B-Bop Vintage in Philadelphia
Money

Could sustainable shopping get a boost as tariffs panic fast fashion brands?

Thrifting proponents hope more people will turn to sustainable fashion as the trade war between the U.S. and China places the fast fashion industry in a chokehold.

1 year ago

Listen 3:15
People gather to protest President Donald Trump's policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in New York.
Politics & Policy

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations.

1 year ago

People are held in detention wearing white clothes in an El Salvadoran prison
Courts & Law

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order

The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.

1 year ago

Workers sweeping debris
Community

A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls

A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.

1 year ago

iPhones sit on display at a store
Politics & Policy

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt.

1 year ago

A woman stands with a sign that reads
Courts & Law

U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man

Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.

1 year ago

Central Park Five join Reverend Al Sharpton
Courts & Law

Federal judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump

The five men accused Trump of making “false and defamatory statements” about them during last year's presidential debate in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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