
Politics
Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump?
The department dropped a case against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry and withdrew from an investigation against Rep. Andy Ogles.
1 week ago
Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration
Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.
1 week ago
New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center
"It is a great honor to be chairman of the Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!"
2 weeks ago
White House blocks AP from event for using ‘Gulf of Mexico’
The event was newsworthy; Trump and his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, spoke of the sweeping cuts they were making to the federal government.
2 weeks ago
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department material
The case alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system in violation of federal law.
3 weeks ago
Trump carries out his ‘flood the zone’ strategy, creating a week of whiplash
The first three weeks of the Trump presidency have delivered dozens of executive orders in an attempted remaking of the federal government.
3 weeks ago
Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides
Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:18Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers
There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.
3 weeks ago
Hundreds protest Trump administration policies in Center City, joining national movement
Wednesday’s march joined thousands of demonstrators in cities across the United States in protesting against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda.
3 weeks ago
Before Trump took office, government science agencies adopted policies to protect their research
Scientists found their work under threat during the first Trump administration. This time, they have contracts to protect them.
3 weeks ago
Listen 8:45Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne has died
A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:53Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat
Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.
3 weeks ago
Democratic candidates vying to become the Garden State’s next governor agree that costs must be lowered, immigrants must be protected and government must spend smarter.
4 weeks ago
Colleges around the U.S. cautiously navigate Trump’s DEI crackdown
“It feels like a punch in the gut,” said Rutgers professor Marybeth Gasman after a session catering to students from historically Black colleges had to be abruptly canceled.
4 weeks ago
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China in new phase of trade war
The import taxes could result in higher prices for a wide range of products. The targeted countries have said they will respond with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
4 weeks ago