Politics
Trump administration due in court over AP lawsuit on White House access
The Associated Press is appearing in federal court in Washington over its emergency motion to undo the administration's move to shut its journalists out.
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Trump appoints Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Council of Governors
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What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly
The latest on DOGE and the Trump administration's cuts to federal jobs and aid. Budget freezes are impacting NIH funding, education programs and thousands of local workers.
Air Date: February 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to let out-of-state nurses and other health care professionals work without final license approval for a year.
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Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research
Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.
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‘Worse than many imagined’: Sarah McBride, Delaware’s pioneer in Congress, toiling to thwart Trump
Her gender identity is central to her story but doesn’t define how the diligent, curious U.S. representative works to improve constituents’ lives.
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Listen 6:26Independence 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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