
Politics
Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
Harry Dunn announced his candidacy a day before the third anniversary of the violent attack at the Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
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Biden campaigns in Montgomery County: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’
Biden spoke near Valley Forge before the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. He framed the 2024 election as a battle for democracy.
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The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.
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Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary with visit to Valley Forge
The president is expected to stress how Trump and top supporters of his “Make America Great Again” movement pose existential threats.
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Lawsuit aims to keep U.S. Rep. Scott Perry off ballot over Constitution’s insurrection clause
The lawsuit by activist Gene Stilp, in part, cites Perry’s role in trying to use the Department of Justice to help Trump stall the certification of the election.
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Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final word on Trump’s eligibility in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere.
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Inauguration Edition: Mayor Cherelle Parker is Sworn In
WHYY will carry LIVE coverage of Mayor Cherelle Parker's inaugural address, her leadership choices, and what her first 100 days in office could look like.
Air Date: January 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:54Maine bars Trump from ballot as U.S. Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there.
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Jan. 6 rioter who was sentenced in secret provided information to authorities, court papers say
The documents provide insight into the unusual secrecy regarding Samuel Lazar, who was released from federal custody in September after completing his sentence.
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This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions
After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.
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Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday following a cancer battle.
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Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 ballot
Wednesday's ruling follows a decision by a divided Colorado Supreme Court, which said Trump is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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New Delaware laws you need to know about for 2024
The new laws cover a wide range of topics including a minimum wage increase, raises for teachers, new gun laws and legalized marijuana.
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Bill to allow some New Jersey 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections
The measure allows 17-year-old voters to participate in June primaries if they turn 18 by the general election.
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Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.
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