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Politics

Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Courts & Law

Woman who worked for congressman accused of staging politically motivated attack

The 26-year-old woman, who worked for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew, and a friend had reported she was attacked July 23 at a nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township.

6 months ago

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means

Since he took office, President Donald Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun by liberal thinking.

6 months ago

Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

6 months ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Politics & Policy

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

Just hours after the House passed the bill, the Senate approved a motion to pass the bill with unanimous consent once the House bill is sent to the Senate.

6 months ago

A view of the sign outside National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Courts & Law

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settl

6 months ago

A closeup of John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.

6 months ago

A person shops for produce at a grocery store
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

6 months ago

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This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for their deal to end the government shutdown shows Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., top row from left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and bottom row from left, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. (AP Photo)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Senate nears deal to end shutdown

The U.S. Senate voted to pass a deal on Sunday night that signals the longest ever federal government shutdown is poised to end this week. Was the shutdown worth it?

Air Date: November 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
A woman holds a small dog
Health

Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets

Nonprofits say it is common for owners to supplement their pet’s diet with human food purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.

6 months ago

SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Courts & Law

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November

A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

6 months ago

A volunteer reaches for a box of tomatoes
Courts & Law

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The SNAP program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs more than $8 billion per month nationally.

7 months ago

A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Community

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.

7 months ago

This combination of photos taken on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, shows Abigail Spanberger in Richmond, Va., left, Zohran Mamdani in New York, center, and Mikie Sherrill in East Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Yuki Iwamura and Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways from Democrats’ strong election night

Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we’ll break down the results, and talk about the lessons learned for 2026.

Air Date: November 5, 2025

Listen 51:11
Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Courts & Law

SNAP partial benefits will be delayed by Trump admin’s red-tape process, Pa. officials say

Pennsylvania officials are asking the federal government to allow them to use a swifter method to calculate each household’s partial payment.

7 months ago

Election Day 2025 - from the Pa. Supreme Court retention race, over the Philly DA's race, to the NJ gubernatorial race and more.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Election Day 2025: Key races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Studio 2 unpacks the biggest races on the ballot. In the Garden State, voters are choosing between Republican Ciattarelli and Democrat Sherrill. Philly is picking the next DA.

Air Date: November 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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