
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
Trump told reporters he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared, 2 1/2 hours after it was reported.
5 months ago
As some immigrants mull leaving country, Philly advocacy group says stay, but plan
Juntos and legal aid nonprofits are working to help community members develop family preparedness plans.
6 months ago
Trump executive order may wipe out community financing in Philly and beyond
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.
6 months ago
Listen 0:54Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Penn over trans athlete policies
“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.
6 months ago
Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey
Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
6 months ago
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.
6 months ago
The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.
6 months ago
“Beards on Ice,” about climate change, was mocked on Fox News in December. The cabaret group's artistic director hopes the negative attention heightens her message.
6 months ago
Listen 1:16The GOP budget plan, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, directs a House committee to find $880 million in spending cuts.
6 months ago
Listen 0:51Philly arts organizations are navigating stormy federal funding guidelines
As the National Endowment for the Arts tries to comply with the shifting legal status of Trump’s executive orders, arts organizations are struggling to keep up.
6 months ago
Listen 1:31EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated
In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.
6 months ago
Listen 1:02Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained
In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.
6 months ago
The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?
Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.
6 months ago
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
“Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
6 months ago
The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
6 months ago
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