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Politics

Sen. Eric Buckson (left) poses for a photo, while Sen. Dave Sokola (right) poses for a photo.
Politics & Policy

A Delaware state senator wants term limits. But his bill to institute them remains stuck in committee run by longest-serving lawmaker

The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”

17 hours ago

Listen 1:47
President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing

House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.

1 day ago

A headshot of Mike Vereb
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning

Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.

1 day ago

Bike riders pose for a photo
PlanPhilly
Community

Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change

“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.

2 days ago

In this Thursday, March 1, 2018, photo a rack displaying various models of semi-automatic sporting rifles is shown at Duke's Sport Shop in New Castle, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Charges

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: September 26, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:17
Hunter Biden (left), son of President Joe Biden, and Rudy Giuliani
Courts & Law

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

3 days ago

Robert Menendez speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

N.J. Sen. Menendez doubles down, refuses to resign after bribery indictment

The three-term Senator denied the allegations and said the facts of the case will exonerate him.

4 days ago

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03). (Congressman Kim's congressional webpage)
Politics & Policy

Andy Kim’s Senate bid has ‘re-cast the entire crisis,’ analyst says

With South Jersey Congressman Andy Kim proclaiming that he is running for Senate, Bob Menendez will have a “top tier candidate” in the 2024 primary.

5 days ago

Listen 1:18
C. DeLores Tucker (right) joins Gloria Steinem (far left) and Melba Moore (center) to sing during a protest against lyrics they say promote violence against women outside Time Warner offices in New York on Dec. 18, 1997. (AP Photo/Michael Schmelling)
Community
Billy Penn

From civil rights leader to political pioneer to gangsta rap foe, Philly’s C. DeLores Tucker lived a full life in the public eye

She was the first Black woman in Pennsylvania history to hold a cabinet position, and is remembered for much more.

5 days ago

A closeup of Rep. Andrew Kim
Politics & Policy
6abc

Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in N.J.

Kim was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey.

6 days ago

Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

N.J. Sen. Menendez says he’s ‘not going anywhere,’ despite calls for resignation following new indictment

Federal prosecutors accuse Menendez of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and “a lot of gold” in exchange for using his influence.

1 week ago

Books on shelves in a library
NPR
Community

There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023

Most of the scrutinized books were written by or contained subject matter about people of color or members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to research by the ALA.

1 week ago

Studio 2

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 50:20
A polling places with boxes that say
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s Senate wants an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to have a say on nominees

Lawmakers touted the move as a way to avoid a conflict with the Jewish holiday of Passover and to give voters more of a say in deciding presidential nominees.

1 week ago

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del.
NPR
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty in felony gun case

The president's son was indicted last week after a plea deal with federal prosecutors fell apart.

1 week ago

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