Politics
Trump’s hardline immigration legacy and the efforts to reverse it
First we speak with the lawyer suing Trump on behalf of separated families. Then; immigration Trump's final push to reduce immigration. Also, Biden's immigration plan.
Air Date: December 10, 2020
Listen 0:00Some Pa. Dems want maskless House GOP lawmakers sworn in last
At least nine state representatives and three state senators have contracted COVID-19 this year, two Democrats, nine Republicans and state Sen. John Yudichak, an independent.
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Pa. Gov. Wolf quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19
The governor said in a statement that he tested positive during a routine test Tuesday, adding that he has no symptoms and is feeling well.
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Philly Police Department seeks outside funding for early intervention system
Implementing the system is part of the city’s Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation, launched after protests of police brutality and racism.
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Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture got knocked down, still fighting
Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture was severely reduced in the city’s COVID-era budget, but it’s still shining a light on cultural assets.
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Pa. GOP leaders urge Congress to ‘object’ to Electoral College vote — Dems call it ‘desperation’
A group of Pa. Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to take an extreme, last-ditch, and likely ineffective step to overturn President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory.
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Biden asks Dr. Fauci to join his team; will urge 100 days of mask wearing
The Democratic president elect also told CNN on Thursday he would ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration.
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$1 billion in relief sat around while Pa. businesses struggled
Pa. lawmakers haggled for six months over how to spend $1 billion in CARES Act money while businesses struggled. In the end, Gov. Wolf sided with Republicans.
Air Date: December 3, 2020
Listen 15:49Pennsylvania Capitol closing to public amid virus surge
The governor’s office and General Assembly will continue to operate, with access limited to employees and others with credentials, the agency said.
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Ivanka Trump deposed In inauguration fund lawsuit
The District is suing the Trump inaugural committee, charging it with "grossly overpaying" for event space as a way of funneling money to the Trump family.
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Trump’s baseless allegations feed menacing undertow post-election
Death threats are on the rise, and local and state election officials are being hounded into hiding.
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Trump’s army of new Pa. voters could shape 2022 elections — if the GOP can keep them
While President-elect Joe Biden’s strength with urban and suburban voters ultimately won him Pa., Trump’s performance cannot be understated, far exceeding his 2016 totals.
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Listen 4:58How would you spend $1M in city cash? Philly wants residents to shape next budget
Set aside from the city’s capital budget, the $1 million will be spent through a participatory budgeting process.
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Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan virus aid bill
Biden said the developing coronavirus aid package "wouldn’t be the answer, but it would be the immediate help for a lot of things.”
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Talk of ‘preemptive’ pardons by Trump raises questions: What can he do?
President Trump is being urged to use his remaining time in office to grant preemptive pardons to people close to him, including family members and maybe even himself.
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