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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Courts & Law

FBI says Luzerne County woman filmed inside Capitol on Jan. 6

Annie C. Howell of Swoyersville was charged earlier this month with trespassing, disorderly or disruptive conduct, violent entry, and obstruction of Congress.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater
Politics & Policy

In Delco, Biden to highlight coronavirus aid to small businesses

Biden is set to visit a small business in suburban Philadelphia on Tuesday, his initial trip outside Washington for the “Help is here” tour that got underway Monday.

5 years ago

A sign points toward the women's section of the Huntington Beach jail
NPR
Politics & Policy

#FreeHer campaign wants clemency for 100 women in Biden’s first 100 days

A national council of current and formerly incarcerated women wants the president to grant 100 women clemency by April 30. There's a backlog of 14,000 petitions.

5 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci wears a face mask and white coat at a COVID-19 briefing
Health

Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated

The government’s top infectious disease expert lamented polling showing that Trump supporters are more likely to refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

5 years ago

People protest over the ''fight for 15''
Money
Spotlight PA

5 things to know about the minimum wage debate in Pa.

While Republican support for raising the minimum wage was already low, the pandemic makes it even less likely to change.

5 years ago

(Evan Vucci/AP)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

What’s in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill?

The massive relief package is slated to cross President Biden's desk this week.

Air Date: March 11, 2021

Listen 49:29
Kathy Boockvar gestures while holding a piece of paper
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else

While the audit's results indicate a high degree of confidence in the outcome, they cannot answer some of the finer questions about how the election was run.

5 years ago

Scott Wagner and Jeff Bartos campaign at a diner in 2018
Politics & Policy

Jeff Bartos, politically-connected developer and former lt. gov. candidate, running for U.S. Senate

Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.

5 years ago

Camden mayor, Frank Moran, offers remarks at a community rally held in Camden to create a safer environment for children on Thursday, April 25, 2019. (Miguel Martinez / WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Report: Camden Mayor Frank Moran to resign

Moran, a Democrat, was elected in 2017 and would be leaving his post months before the end of his first term.

5 years ago

National Guard keep watch on the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at US Capitol

The request underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for violence at the Capitol, two months after rioters stormed the building.

5 years ago

Rep. Karen Bass speaks during an event on police reform
NPR
Politics & Policy

House approves police reform bill named after George Floyd

The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, will now advance to the Senate.

5 years ago

An L.E.D. truck displaying messages expressing concern over the continuing mass deportations of Black immigrants drives past the White House
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Biden’s immigration policies take shape

Marty and a panel of guests will discuss the changes that President Biden has made to the immigration system since taking office and how they compare to his campaign promises.

Air Date: March 4, 2021

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Stickers reading
NPR
Courts & Law

Antifa didn’t storm the Capitol. Just ask the rioters.

Many Capitol rioters mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't there.

5 years ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
Courts & Law

FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel

FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.

5 years ago

A server talks with a customer seated at Rodd's Restaurant
Health

States easing COVID restrictions despite experts’ warnings

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urgently warning state officials and ordinary Americans not to let their guard down.

5 years ago

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