Politics
The Mueller Report itself didn't find criminal charges against Trump, but it did include information that raises questions about the constitutionality of Trump’s actions.
Air Date: April 26, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Pa. Republicans setting scene for another Trump win in ’20
Pennsylvania Republicans meet with President Donald Trump's advisers to work out a strategy to once again deliver the state's electoral votes to the president.
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Biden enters massive 2020 primary field
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for President on Thursday, adding to an already-crowded field of candidates.
Air Date: April 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:32Bridgegate co-conspirator Bridget Anne Kelly’s sentence cut to 13 months
Bridget Anne Kelly’s sentence is trimmed to 13 months for her role in Bridgegate political scandal. She lambastes former boss Chris Christie, saying she was a scapegoat.
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Scientists running for office learn to present more than ‘just the facts’
More scientists are interested in getting into politics. As with any kind of race, sharpening skills can be key to good performance.
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Pennsylvania eyes retirement-savings plan for its portfolio
With Pennsylvania facing a wave of retirees leaving the workforce with no savings, top state officials are working to head off the financial blow.
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FactCheck: What the Mueller report says about Russian contacts
Throughout the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, court filings and news media revealed numerous instances of contacts with Russians.
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Full text of Mueller’s questions and Trump’s answers
Mueller's team writes that it tried to interview the president for more than a year before Trump submitted written testimony in response to questions.
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Mayoral candidate Butkovitz calls for revenue-neutral assessments in Philly
Former city controller is challenging incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney in the May 21 Democratic primary.
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Today we discuss the details of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-anticipated investigation into Russian election interference.
Air Date: April 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:49Highlights from the Mueller report, annotated
Read notable excerpts from the redacted report, annotated by NPR reporters and editors, below. We’ll be updating this analysis throughout the day as we read the report.
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Mueller report: Team couldn’t rule out obstruction … or firmly establish it
Mueller detailed 10 "episodes" involving actions by Trump that might have constituted obstruction of justice, Attorney General William Barr said.
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Streets Department: Philly to stop burning recyclables
At a budget meeting Wednesday, the Philadelphia Streets Department chief told City Council that all the recycling material the city collects will soo be recycled again.
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DOJ releases Mueller report on investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election
Barr said that no one outside the Justice Department has seen the unredacted Mueller report.
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Pa. lawmakers cleaning up old laws on Sunday baseball, public music
The retired statutes are prime examples of the 'blue laws' that once aimed to restrict activities on Sundays.
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