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President Donald Trump gives a commencement address
Media
National
Politics

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets “receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.’”

1 year ago

Immigrant rights advocates marched to the Philadelphia ICE Office, on 8th and Cherry streets, to amplify calls for the release of Seyrerath
Government
Philadelphia

Trump looks to target ‘sanctuary cities’ as Philadelphia gets ready for potential budget attacks

Philly boasts a long history as a “sanctuary city,” but its current status will be put to the test as leaders face being cut off from federal funding.

1 year ago

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Bernie Sanders speaks at a May Day rally at Philadelphia City Hall
Employment
Government Accountability
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Fighting oligarchy’: Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Philly during national resistance tour

The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump holding up executive order
Gender
Government
National
Politics

Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

The administration’s position sprang from Trump’s executive order calling for the federal government not to support gender transition for people under age 19.

1 year ago

Eastwick residents, including Victor Jackson
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia

‘We’re not going to accept that’: Eastwick residents travel to D.C. to demand flood solutions funding be restored

Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.

1 year ago

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The Department of Justice logo
Economy
Government
National

Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of U.S. Department of Justice grants are canceled

More than 350 grants worth over $800 million were ended midstream. New Jersey's attorney general said nearly $13 million in ongoing program funding to the state was canceled.

1 year ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Gender
Government
Politics
Sports

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed

The U.S. Education Department wants Penn to strip swimmer Lia Thomas of awards and apologize to female swimmers. The school has said it followed NCAA and Ivy League policies.

1 year ago

James DeRidder standing in front of postal workers union flag
Business
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?

The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Government
Government Accountability
National

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Government
National

Takeaways from Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government and strong-arming allies

Here are some key takeaways from the most consequential start of a term of an American presidency since Franklin D. Roosevelt.

1 year ago

Scott Perry speaks
Government
National
Politics

Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump

The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess. Some Republicans, including conservatives from Pennsylvania and other swing states, have avoided in-person events and town halls.

1 year ago

Shipping containers at the Port of Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Pennsylvania exporters brace for the cost of retaliatory tariffs during Trump’s trade war

Retaliatory tariffs are hurting some Pennsylvania exporters trying to sell American products abroad during Donald Trump’s trade war.

1 year ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Higher Education
Immigration
Politics

Trump administration reverses course, restores international student status to Penn affiliates and others

Earlier this month, the Trump administration suddenly terminated student status for more than 1,000 international college students.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Law
National
Politics

What to know about recent rulings in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, DEI and transgender rights

The Trump administration was handed a series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday, but the legal disputes are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back.

1 year ago

The headquarters for National Public Radio
Media
Pennsylvania
TV

‘Essential’ or ‘propaganda’: Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump’s call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS

Pennsylvania Democrats said they would fight Republican efforts to defund NPR and PBS while most Republicans declined requests for comment.

1 year ago

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