Politics
TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban
Lawyers for the company say Trump's crackdown is not driven by national security concerns, but rather an attempt "to further the president's anti-China political campaign."
6 years ago
NY AG probes if Trump pumped up value of estate, assets
The investigation centers on whether the Trump Organization and the president improperly inflated the value of assets to secure loans and tax benefits.
6 years ago
Gray area of mail-in voting law up to Pennsylvania court
The state Supreme Court could decide as early as Monday whether to take over a lawsuit that would order counties to count mail-in ballots without secrecy envelopes.
6 years ago
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
The plasma treatment may provide benefits to those battling the coronavirus, but the evidence has been inconclusive as to how it works or how best to administer it.
6 years ago
Federal judge stays Trump campaign lawsuit over Pa. voting rules
U.S District Court Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan's order says the federal case won’t move forward pending the conclusion or delay of similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania state courts.
6 years ago
Sen. Carper admits ‘technology’ led to triple F-bomb outburst in postal hearing
Carper later tried to spin his profane utterings as a symptom of his frustration with delays and changes, but acknowledged a technical glitch was the reason.
6 years ago
Unpacking the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Today we discuss the speakers, the speeches, and the message the Democrats are sending to voters.
Air Date: August 21, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton
Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.
6 years ago
Listen 4:24Del. GOP lawsuit says state’s new vote-by-mail law ‘unconstitutional’
Inspired by the coronavirus crisis and health concerns, the new law allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for any reason.
6 years ago
Dr. Jill Biden would be the first official first lady from the Philly area
President Andrew Jackson’s daughter-in-law, briefly assigned the title, was born in the city.
6 years ago
Mail delays could hurt the census, too
Some census advocates worry any U.S. Postal Service mail delays over the next few weeks could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.
6 years ago
Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scam
Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors” in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign.
6 years ago
The political battle over the postal service
Today we look at the fallout from the embattled USPS, the impact on voting, and other threats to the election.
Air Date: August 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Pennsylvania aims to move election fight to state high court
In many ways, the Democratic Party's lawsuit is asking state courts to rule the opposite of what President Donald Trump's campaign and GOP are seeking in federal court.
6 years ago
First-time Pa. DNC delegates prepare to nominate Joe Biden virtually
The DNC’s selection process is designed to yield delegates who vary widely in race, age and background. Their political priorities can also vary widely.
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