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Politics

Matt Meyer speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer takes on Trump administration amid federal financial uncertainties

Delaware Gov. Meyer proposed adding tax brackets and raising fees to add new revenue to the state.

2 years ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets in North Philadelphia
Money
Billy Penn

$22,000 for dumping a couch? Philadelphia boosts fines and sues to collect

Most violators have yet to pay up, but officials contend dumping is declining.

2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Science

Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.

2 years ago

a list of foods offered at a table as residents stand in line
Community

‘Food is medicine’: Healthy food from Delaware charity could see cuts amid federal funding freeze to food aid

Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.

2 years ago

Listen 1:48
Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Education

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

2 years ago

A sign in Norristown explains in Spanish your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement agents
Politics & Policy

Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act

Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The review will also look at other defense officials use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle classified material.

2 years ago

Elon Musk presents a woman with an oversized check for $1 million
Courts & Law

Lawsuit claims Musk failed to make promised payments over 2024 petition signatures

The lawsuit claims the man received hourly pay for canvassing ahead of the November presidential election, but it says he wasn't fully paid for the petition referrals.

2 years ago

Cory Booker speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s U.S. Sen. Cory Booker sets a record, makes a marathon speech objecting to several Trump administration policies

Sen. Booker got help from fellow Democrats during his marathon, anti-Trump speech, the longest Senate speech in history.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Politics & Policy

Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?

Booker played part in a 2018 bipartisan measure to overhaul federal sentencing laws passed after some Black leaders forged an alliance with Trump.

2 years ago

Trump speaking to the press
Studio 2
Money

Trump’s tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans?

A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.

Air Date: April 1, 2025 12:00 pm

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Donald Trump looks on
Courts & Law

Trump’s 3rd Circuit: President has power to remake Philly region’s highest federal court

With two vacancies, the 3rd Circuit, a highly influential and powerful court, is evenly split between Democrat- and Republican-appointed judges.

2 years ago

Listen 0:54
Mary Gay Scanlon speaks behind a podium
Money

U.S. Rep. Scanlon, Delco seniors rally outside of Social Security building

Some local seniors are worried about what the Trump administration’s cuts to the Social Security Administration could mean for them.

2 years ago

Listen 0:56
The Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
People protest a Tesla car dealership in Chester County
Politics & Policy

Chester County protesters join global demonstration against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.

2 years ago

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