Politics
Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
Trump’s return to the civil trial came days before the Iowa caucuses.
4 months ago
Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial
Closing arguments are set for Thursday, which could cost Trump hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties and strip him of his ability to do business in New York.
5 months ago
Judges push back against Trump’s immunity claim in the election interference case
Lawyers for the former president made a sweeping argument that he enjoys blanket immunity from federal prosecution for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result
5 months ago
New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials
If signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, the bill won’t go into effect until 2026, after Murphy leaves office and lawmakers face voters in the regular 2025 general election.
5 months ago
Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback
Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?
Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Democracy in the metaverse: What can we learn from Second Life?
Early metaverse pioneers on lessons learned using a 3D virtual platform.
5 months ago
Listen 16:19Cherelle Parker talks Philly education, year-round school
“None of my lifetime opportunities come without having access to education and it's the great equalizer,” Parker said.
5 months ago
Listen 3:51Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
Harry Dunn announced his candidacy a day before the third anniversary of the violent attack at the Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
5 months ago
Biden campaigns in Montgomery County: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’
Biden spoke near Valley Forge before the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. He framed the 2024 election as a battle for democracy.
5 months ago
The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.
5 months ago
Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary with visit to Valley Forge
The president is expected to stress how Trump and top supporters of his “Make America Great Again” movement pose existential threats.
5 months ago
Lawsuit aims to keep U.S. Rep. Scott Perry off ballot over Constitution’s insurrection clause
The lawsuit by activist Gene Stilp, in part, cites Perry’s role in trying to use the Department of Justice to help Trump stall the certification of the election.
5 months ago
Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final word on Trump’s eligibility in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere.
5 months ago
Inauguration Edition: Mayor Cherelle Parker is Sworn In
WHYY will carry LIVE coverage of Mayor Cherelle Parker's inaugural address, her leadership choices, and what her first 100 days in office could look like.
Air Date: January 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:54Maine bars Trump from ballot as U.S. Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there.
5 months ago