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A postal worker loading up a mail truck
Government
Government Accountability
International

US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier

The Postal Service gave no reason for the reversal, but said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs.

1 year ago

Elon Musk
Economy
Government Accountability
National

Trump and Musk’s dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of U.S. democracy

Trump has tapped Musk, the world’s richest man, to take on inner workings of the world’s oldest democracy, and so far the results are stunning, if not alarming and unlawful.

1 year ago

Trump and Netanyahu speaking at a press conference taken from behind them facing the audience
Government Accountability
International
Social Justice

Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

During a press conference with Netanyahu, Trump said, "We'll own it...We have an opportunity to do something that could be phenomenal...the Riviera of the Middle East."

1 year ago

Kathy Jennings speaks
Delaware
Economy
Government

‘David and Goliath’: Delaware officials fight to keep domestic federal funding flowing, attack freeze to foreign aid

Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.

1 year ago

Listen 0:53
FBI headquarters
Government Accountability
Policing

FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

Trump, dating back to his first term as president, has long been furious at the FBI and Justice Department and sought to bend federal law enforcement to his will.

1 year ago

Elon Musk
Government Accountability
National

Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions

The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even when many things are described as unprecedented.

1 year ago

Tres agentes de ICE afuera de un edificio
Delaware
Immigration
K-12

‘Tienen miedo’: estudiantes inmigrantes en Delaware temen perder su refugio seguro en la escuela en medio de las nuevas medidas represivas de Trump

Distritos han adoptado protecciones para los estudiantes, pero los defensores quieren que se tomen medidas a nivel estatal para proteger a todos los estudiantes.

1 year ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

Temple University student arrested, suspended for impersonating ICE agent

Temple student Aidan Steigelmann is charged with impersonating a public servant and has been placed on interim suspension by the university.

1 year ago

Listen 0:46
Trump talking to reporters
Business
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.

1 year ago

Marybeth Gasman smiles
Higher Education
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

Colleges around the U.S. cautiously navigate Trump’s DEI crackdown

“It feels like a punch in the gut,” said Rutgers professor Marybeth Gasman after a session catering to students from historically Black colleges had to be abruptly canceled.

1 year ago

Three ICE agents outside a building
Immigration
K-12
New Jersey
Social Justice

Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations

The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.

1 year ago

State Sen. Sharif Street
Immigration
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Sports

Philly immigrant groups call for general strike on Super Bowl Sunday in protest of Trump admin policies

The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
New Jersey community and labor groups
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Community, labor groups want pledge from N.J. gubernatorial candidates to protect immigrants, workers from Trump’s policies

Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.

1 year ago

Listen 1:38
Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Gender
Politics
Protests
Race & Ethnicity

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Social Justice

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

1 year ago

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