Politics
‘Motivates the whole community’: South Asian residents from Philly react to VP Kamala Harris
“It is very inspiring for all of us, especially for South Asians who are not necessarily politically engaged,” said one supporter. “Perhaps it will inspire some of our younger
3 years ago
‘The first but not the last’: Philly-area Black women celebrate VP Harris with pearls and pride
Dressed in pearls and Chucks, AKA sisters and elected officials cheered the historic moment. “She’s the first, but she won’t be the last,” said Philly's Dr. Ala Stanford.
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President Biden will extend student loan payment freeze through Sept. 30
President Joe Biden plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through September 30th.
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Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
Biden used his inaugural address to urge people to come together to heal a nation left deeply divided by a tumultuous four years.
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Lady Gaga, John Legend, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry and more to perform
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wed, Jan. 20. The day features a variety of performances from other artists.
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As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris officially take the reins of the executive branch, we'll examine each of their careers and personalities to get a sense of how they'll govern.
Air Date: January 20, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Trump departs White House, with deadly Capitol riot defining tumultuous term
It’s the first time in more than a century that a sitting president has rejected the tradition of attending his successor’s inauguration.
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Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others
The pardons and commutations for 143 people, including Bannon, were announced after midnight Wednesday in the final hours of Trump’s White House term.
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Watch live: Biden inauguration ceremony and events
What to watch for on Inauguration Day as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
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Delaware Gov. Carney strikes optimistic tone during virtual inauguration
The Democrat took the oath of office virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 Delawareans.
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Senate begins Biden Cabinet confirmation hearings as impeachment trial looms
President-elect Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet may be bare on Day One of his presidency.
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As Biden moves to D.C., Wilmington relishes its time in the spotlight
The city has received more attention in the past two months than ever before, but now the ‘Biden focus’ shifts to Washington.
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Police arrest man at Bucks County campsite for making online threats against Biden, other Dems
A man who police say made threats against President-elect Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders allegedly had a handgun at his Bucks County camp site.
3 years ago
Biden’s inauguration is going to look very different. Here’s what to know
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration has been largely downsized because of the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns after the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Biden outlines ‘Day One’ agenda of executive actions
The opening salvo would herald a 10-day blitz of executive actions as Biden seeks to act swiftly to redirect the country without waiting for Congress.
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