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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Senate Republicans
Media
National
Politics

U.S. Senate Republicans vote to claw back foreign aid and public media funding

The clawback, if passed by the U.S. House, would eliminate $9 billion in previously allocated foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting.

3 months ago

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Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., talks after a policy luncheon
Government
Media
National

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9B in spending cuts

A final vote in the Senate could occur as early as Wednesday. The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to Trump's desk.

3 months ago

Josh Shapiro
Employment
K-12
Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over withheld education funds as Supreme Court greenlights DOE layoffs

Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.

3 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks at the
Energy
Government
Pennsylvania

Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania

Trump traveled to Pittsburgh at a summit helmed by Republican Sen. David McCormick that included dozens of top executives.

3 months ago

Cash tips in a jar
Business
Philadelphia
Politics

What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers

Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.

3 months ago

Listen 1:06
Donald Trump speaks to reporters
Government
National
Politics

From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion

As the president tightens his grip on independent institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, checks on his power are diminishing.

3 months ago

African American Cultural Collaborative CEO, Latarsha Burke
Business
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Some N.J. nonprofit leaders say they are not backing down from DEI initiatives, despite Trump’s dismantling policies

President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to end federal contracts with companies that institute DEI policies and initiatives.

3 months ago

Donald Trump is carried by U.S. Secret Service agents in Butler following an assassination attempt
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

A year after Trump’s near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man

While largely the same brash Trump, they say he is more attentive and more grateful and speaks openly about how he believes he was saved by God.

3 months ago

President Donald Trump
National
Politics
Taxes

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU may adopt "proportionate countermeasures" if Trump moves ahead with the tariffs.

3 months ago

Bridge Brigade swells to 30 people
New Jersey
Politics
Protests

A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies

The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.

3 months ago

Donald Trump pumping his fist
Government
New Jersey

President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is now law. How will it help and hurt New Jersey residents?

The bill, signed by President Trump on July 4, will offer tax breaks for some in New Jersey, but lower-income residents will lose crucial benefits.

3 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court building
Employment
Government
Law
National

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce

The order comes despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs.

3 months ago

A crowd listens to a speaker talk about how the Trump administration's action undermine the country's founding principles.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics

‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July

Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.

3 months ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. leaders decry Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ warning it could strip Medicaid from 310,000 residents

Critics and health policy experts consider the GOP legislation the largest roll back of health care and food assistance in U.S. history.

3 months ago

Donald Trump waves
Government
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia schools could lose millions as Trump administration withholds federal money

States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.

3 months ago

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