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Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and the White House have agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund DHS for two weeks while they debate curbs on ICE.
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.
Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 51:16Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti put ICE funding in national spotlight, again
Alex Pretti was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend - the second shooting this month. We'll discuss the contradictory statements by DHS officials and more.
Air Date: January 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:14Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget
State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.
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Listen 1:08N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know
Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.
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Listen 1:06What will Mikie Sherrill do for New Jersey?
Tuesday, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey’s new governor. We talk about her priorities and the legacy she inherits from her predecessor, Phil Murphy.
Air Date: January 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.
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Listen 1:11Democrats accuse him of claiming moderate pragmatism while consistently voting for Trump policies.
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Listen 1:04Delaware selecciona a dos estudiantes para el Programa Juvenil del Senado de Estados Unidos
Rafael Farrera-Juárez, estudiante de último año de Sussex Central, y Sadie Polk, estudiante de último año de Newark Charter, representarán al estado durante la sesión anual.
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Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops
It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.
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Among those fighting for the seat: two former Republicans and a scientist backing universal health care.
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Listen 1:10While Venezuela dominates the agenda on Capitol Hill this week, the midterms are fast approaching – key primaries are just months away. This and more in our roundtable.
Air Date: January 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Trump store in Bucks County ‘kind of run its course’ and is set to close
The store sells Trump 2028 gear despite the president being constitutionally prohibited from running in 2028.
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El nombramiento de Julianne Murray estuvo en peligro tras el fallo de la corte federal de apelaciones de este mes. Los jueces de su estado también decidieron no retenerla.
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