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Attendees are seen overhead at U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean's town hall in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montco residents pack Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall, lambasting Trump and questioning Democrats’ agenda

Top of mind for many were the president’s efforts to reshape the federal government. Dean says Trump’s “lawless” actions are a “test of our democracy.”

11 months ago

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A person walks on a flooded street
PlanPhilly
Housing
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Trump administration’s AmeriCorps cuts delay storm recovery projects for Philly homeowners

A group of young volunteers was working to repair several Philly-area homes when the Trump administration halted their work a week early.

11 months ago

Listen 1:21
Temple Campus
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

More Temple student visas have been revoked as the university says it’s feeling the effects of federal funding cuts

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

11 months ago

Listen 0:47
Jessica Beard's research team sitting
Economy
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention

President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.

11 months ago

Listen 0:59
Alina Habba speaks
Immigration
Law
New Jersey

U.S. Attorney Habba investigating New Jersey governor, attorney general over immigration enforcement policy

The state's top federal prosecutor is investigating Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin over an order to local law enforcement to not help federal agents with immigration policing.

11 months ago

A container vessel being unloaded
Business
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania

PhilaPort handled $4.5B of imports from China in 2024. Officials worry Trump’s tariffs put that business at risk

Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.

11 months ago

Listen 1:03
Donald Trump holds a signed executive order
Environment
Government
National

Trump’s new energy order puts states’ climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor wants to make power plant owners pay for emissions, and New Jersey is considering charging polluting companies to fund toxic cleanups.

11 months ago

view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from the river
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly metro loses hundreds of federal government jobs as more IRS layoffs loom

Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.

11 months ago

Listen 1:05
a poster reads DELAWARE HIV CONSORTIUM under a tent at an event
Delaware
Government
Health Care

Possible HIV funding cuts could ‘wipe out’ Delaware prevention program

Delaware groups that provide HIV prevention, testing and treatment fear their federal support could soon disappear.

11 months ago

Listen 1:23
Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Explainers
Government
International

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.

11 months ago

Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

11 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Employment
Government Accountability

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

11 months ago

a list of foods offered at a table as residents stand in line
Dance
Food & Drink
Politics

‘Food is medicine’: Healthy food from Delaware charity could see cuts amid federal funding freeze to food aid

Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.

11 months ago

Listen 1:48
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

11 months ago

a cargo ship in the water
Business
Economy
International

Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs

It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.

11 months ago

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