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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Money

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America

At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.

1 year ago

Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order
Politics & Policy

Trump files late night executive order calling for an end to funding for NPR, PBS

The order cutting funding for NPR and PBS is “significant,” and puts smaller public media stations at greater risk.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump gives a commencement address
Politics & Policy

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets “receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.’”

2 years ago

President Donald Trump holding up executive order
Health

Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

The administration’s position sprang from Trump’s executive order calling for the federal government not to support gender transition for people under age 19.

2 years ago

State Senator Carolyn Comitta addresses the media at Paoli Station
Urban Planning

Proposed SEPTA cuts threaten Paoli/Thorndale line, anger suburban lawmakers

The potential elimination of SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale regional rail line sparked fury among Chester County legislators.

2 years ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Politics & Policy

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed

The U.S. Education Department wants Penn to strip swimmer Lia Thomas of awards and apologize to female swimmers. The school has said it followed NCAA and Ivy League policies.

2 years ago

A moderator on stage with 5 panelists for the town hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s elected leaders urge continued collective power against Trump administration during packed town hall

Members of the public voiced concerns about cuts to emergency aid and pushed for 1960s-style civil disobedience.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
Lane Johnson presents Donald Trump with an Eagles Jersey with his name on it at the White House ceremony
Community
Billy Penn

Trump welcomes Eagles to White House, and he’s pro-‘tush push’

Saquon Barkley was there, Jalen Hurts was among those who skipped as Eagles made their highly anticipated trip to D.C. to celebrate their Super Bowl win.

2 years ago

Scott Perry speaks
Politics & Policy

Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump

The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess. Some Republicans, including conservatives from Pennsylvania and other swing states, have avoided in-person events and town halls.

2 years ago

Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Trump administration reverses course, restores international student status to Penn affiliates and others

Earlier this month, the Trump administration suddenly terminated student status for more than 1,000 international college students.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Courts & Law

What to know about recent rulings in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, DEI and transgender rights

The Trump administration was handed a series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday, but the legal disputes are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back.

2 years ago

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order with education secretary Linda McMahon behind him
Courts & Law

Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

In February, the Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differentiates people based on their race or risk losing federal funding.

2 years ago

Larry Krasner speaks
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record

A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.

2 years ago

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, speaking at news conference
Courts & Law

Judge castigates Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia’s deportation case

The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration nearly two weeks ago to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to Maryland.

2 years ago

Kevin Hensley
Courts & Law

Delaware lawmaker removed from budget writing committee after DUI conviction

State Rep. Kevin Hensley accepted a plea deal last week for his DUI arrest last November. It’s his second alcohol-related offense.

2 years ago

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