Politics
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.
7 months ago
Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
7 months ago
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.”
7 months ago
Listen 1:47Shutdown’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.
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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 50:17Hunter 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
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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.
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Listen 1:18She was the first Black woman in Pennsylvania history to hold a cabinet position, and is remembered for much more.
7 months ago
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.
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Federal prosecutors accuse Menendez of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and “a lot of gold” in exchange for using his influence.
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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.
7 months ago
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
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