
Politics
Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez’s claims that search warrants in bribery case were unconstitutional
The senator's lawyers claimed warrants were “riddled with material misrepresentation and omissions that deceived the authorizing magistrate judge.”
12 months ago
4 things to know about Super Tuesday, including that winning it is crucial
Since 1988 when frontloading a significant number of states on a single day became popularized in the GOP primary, it has been decisive in determining the nominee.
1 year ago
Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Mississippi Republican, objected to a request for a vote by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.
1 year ago
Congressional leaders reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown
Congress will need to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend the funding deadlines in order for Congress to execute the deal.
1 year ago
Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump’s $454 million fraud penalty while he appeals
Trump’s lawyers told the appellate court earlier Wednesday that Trump was prepared to post a $100 million bond.
1 year ago
Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries
The contests weren't expected to be competitive, though the state will be key in the general election. Biden won despite protests over his handling of Israel's war in Gaza.
1 year ago
Attorney General Kathy Jennings said she’ll ask the Delaware Supreme Court to stay the ruling narrowing access to the voting booth.
1 year ago
Listen :56Ahead of the 2024 election, Spotlight PA and Votebeat spoke with state officials about the status of the state's voting machines and how counties select them.
1 year ago
Rep. Andy Kim files federal lawsuit over ballot layout
Kim wants a judge to strike down the line design in time for this June’s primary.
1 year ago
Voting in South Carolina’s all-important Republican presidential primary ends today
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley faces a critical election today in her bid for the GOP presidential nomination in her home state of South Carolina.
1 year ago
What is community solar, and why do lawmakers want to bring it to Pennsylvania?
Community solar lets renters and people who can’t afford large upfront costs go solar. A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers back it.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf
Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.
Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
The ruling by the all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court prompted a wave of concern about the future of IVF treatments in the state.
1 year ago
Trump faces some half a billion dollars in legal penalties. How will he pay them?
The question of how Trump will pay the penalties is an urgent one.
1 year ago
Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right
The new round of funding will help pay for projects nationwide, bringing the total awarded to states for water infrastructure improvements to $22 billion.
1 year ago