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City Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Gov. Murphy will keep state in charge of Atlantic City for up to three more years

Atlantic City could remain under state rule until 2021.

7 years ago

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Some senators have called for the FBI to investigate an accusation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Getting that to happen is not straightforward, though.
(Carolyn Kaster/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Fact Check: Can the Senate enlist the FBI to reopen a Kavanaugh investigation?

The short answer: No.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Will sexual assault allegations sink Kavanaugh’s confirmation?

Guests: Scott Detrow, Ron Hosko, Carol Tracy The sexual assault allegations by Christine Blasey Ford against Supr ...

Air Date: September 20, 2018

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A World Food Programme convoy carries humanitarian aid to Aleppo, Syria. Getting food into conflict zones is a major hurdle — and a topic of discussion at the WFP's Innovation Accelerator. (Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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Community

Have a cool idea to help end world hunger? Pitch it to the U.N.

Let's figure out how to end hunger forever. And do it fast.

7 years ago

President Trump says Brett Kavanaugh has an
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump says he wants to hear from Kavanaugh’s accuser

Trump said it’s not the FBI’s job to conduct an investigation of her claims, saying, “It’s up to the Senate and I really rely on them.”

7 years ago

Chief Justice John G. Roberts had blocked a lower court order that would have required politically active nonprofits to disclose their donors. But on Tuesday the full Supreme Court overturned his stay. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

Supreme Court orders disclosure for dark money, as new report unveils some donors

The disclosure requirement is expected to apply to explicitly political ads by nonprofit groups.

7 years ago

People listen as names are read off a list of who will cross into the United States to begin the process of applying for asylum Thursday, July 26, 2018, near the San Ysidro port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico. As the Trump administration faced a court-imposed deadline Thursday to reunite thousands of children and parents who were forcibly separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, asylum seekers continue to arrive to cities like Tijuana, hoping to plead their cases with U.S. authorities. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

Seeking asylum

Guests: Ayodele Gansallo, David Glosser, Lee Gelernt To qualify for asylum in the United States, you have to prov ...

Air Date: September 18, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6, 2018. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Calls grow to delay Kavanaugh vote after accuser goes public

The woman, Christine Blasey Ford, spoke to the Post on the record and confirmed details that had previously been reported in other outlets, including The New Yorker.

7 years ago

Newly sworn-in U.S. citizens gather for a naturalization ceremony in Alexandria, Va., in August. A potential trial over a new 2020 census citizenship question is set to start on Nov. 5 in New York City. (Claire Harbage/NPR)
NPR
Courts & Law

Census citizenship question trial could start day before midterm elections

The hearing did not resolve whether two key Trump administration officials involved with the citizenship question will be deposed for the lawsuits.

7 years ago

The Trump International Hotel is seen, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Washington.
NPR
Courts & Law

Emoluments lawsuit moves a step closer to Trump

The proposal is one of several for "document discovery" in the historic civil suit against the president.

7 years ago

This courtroom sketch depicts former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, (center), and his defense lawyer Richard Westling, (left), before U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, (seated upper right), at federal court in Washington, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, as prosecutors Andrew Weissmann, (bottom center), and Greg Andres watch. Manafort has pleaded guilty to two federal charges as part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)
Courts & Law

Manafort plea deal begs key question: What does he know?

What information is Manafort able to provide about the president?

7 years ago

Paul Manafort arrived for a hearing at District Court in Washington, D.C. He will not go on trial after all after having reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Manafort pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate with Mueller’s Russia probe

The plea took place three days before he was to face trial on charges related to his lobbying work for Ukraine and alleged witness tampering.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney shakes hands with members of City Council after speaking at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council is back from summer break. Day 1 ended with Kenney promising money for housing.

The administration and Council came to an agreement to officially kill the 1 percent construction tax.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Money

Former Philly official fined for spending city money on herself

The Philadelphia Board of Ethics has fined former City Representative Melanie Johnson $2,000 for tapping public funds for personal expenses.

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Community

NewsWorks Tonight, September 12, 2018

Negotiations are continuing to keep Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney from vetoing a bill to impose a 1 percent tax on construction. The Unit ...

Air Date: September 12, 2018

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