Politics
How health care could change under the new Trump administration
Trump's victory gives a broader platform to critics of federal health programs. He may try to weaken the Affordable Care Act and cut funding for Medicaid coverage.
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Philadelphia area divided after Trump, GOP win
Donald J. Trump will be the 47th president of the United States, winning decisively against Vice President Harris and appearing poised to sweep the battleground states.
Air Date: November 6, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:20Smith said he was seeking reelection to address concerns over the U.S. border and to fight inflation, crime and threats to parental rights.
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The New Jersey contest was billed as one of the U.S.’ most competitive races.
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Republican Dave Sunday defeats Democrat Eugene DePasquale in race for Pa. attorney general
Republicans will hold all three of Pennsylvania's statewide row offices in January.
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Dear Next President: Vintage secretary types postcards to the White House on behalf of Americans
Sheryl Oring has been typing carbon-copied cards to the future president for 20 years. She came to the Free Library on Election Day to take dictation.
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Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters
Some polling places were being kept open late in swing states Georgia and Pennsylvania as a result of machine issues and non-credible threats.
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Burlington County voters face long lines after technical glitch on Election Day
County officials say the technical issues were not caused by anything "nefarious."
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How Pennsylvania voters feel about Harris, Trump on Election Day
November 5th is Election Day and millions of Americans will cast their vote for our next president along with Congressional seats and state-wide offices.
Air Date: November 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:44The senator from Ohio urged supporters in Newtown, Bucks County to “do everything” to convince their neighbors to vote for Donald Trump.
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In Bucks County, Pa. Sen. Bob Casey and N.J. Sen. Cory Booker make final election push
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker traveled across the Delaware River to support his colleague, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, inside a packed firehouse in Warrington.
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This is how precincts in Pennsylvania handle unexpected issues on Election Day
The most common problems at precincts are late openings, lack of staffing and voting machine issues. Anyone can report a problem with the election process.
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A simple truth is at the root of many false election claims: Voter rolls are imperfect
In the decentralized U.S., voter lists are maintained at the state and local level, which leaves election officials trying to keep up with a population that changes every day.
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Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss
On the last Sunday before the election, Donald Trump asked Lancaster County voters to make him leader of a “failed nation” while casting doubt on U.S. elections.
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10 key demographic groups that could decide the presidential election
A guide to the groups to pay closest attention to on election night that could tell the story of how — and why — former President Donald Trump or Vice President Harris wins.
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