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Politics

President Donald Trump
Health

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

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Courts & Law
WITF

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

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., acknowledged a technical glitch, not dissatisfaction with the postal service, led him to blurt out a triple F-bomb. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., takes her place at the podium to speak before the light go up on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

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

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Trump fans excitedly greeted his motorcade as he campaigned in Old Forge, Pa., Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Trump, 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

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Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Courts & Law

Del. 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
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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

U.S. Census Bureau mail
NPR
Politics & Policy

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

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon
Courts & Law

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

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

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 49:29
Mail-in ballot
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania 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

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, July 28, 2020. IAndrew Harnik/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Philadelphia's First Deputy Managing Director Tumar Alexander. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘We’re losing too many talented, bright people’: Philly’s next managing director vows to combat violence

Philadelphia’s incoming managing director Tumar Alexander says preventing violence is his top priority and brings more diplomatic style than Brian Abernathy.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics

The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden leaves a campaign event last month in Wilmington, Del. If Biden wins the election, he may face political pressure over what to do about President Trump. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

One tough question for DOJ if Biden is elected: Whether to prosecute Trump

Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Department might handle a case against President Trump will pose huge legal and political challenges.

6 years ago

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