
Politics
Why is political violence on the rise?
Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.
Air Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:10The Scranton-area politician was cited by national media for trading during Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. He says the trades were done by a financial adviser.
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Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
The state's politically divided government has two weeks left to pass a spending plan before the state loses some spending authority when the new fiscal year starts July 1.
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House lawmakers from Delaware County are leading efforts to regulate private equity transactions after the closure of Crozer Health last month.
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Listen 1:23‘No Kings’ protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers
Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse were killed in their Brooklyn Park home.
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‘No Kings’ demonstration in Philadelphia attracts thousands to protest Trump administration
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
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Listen 1:18Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?
For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.
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Vic Carstarphen leads Democratic primary for Camden mayor
With no Republican challenger, Camden’s Democratic primary is tantamount to the general election.
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Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary race for N.J. governor
The former federal prosecutor and congresswoman beat a crowded field that featured mayors, the former state Senate president, the teacher's union president and a congressman.
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Listen 0:58Ciattarelli claims GOP nomination for New Jersey governor for a second time
The former assemblyman bested former radio talk show host Bill Spadea after leading the race in polling for the entire campaign season.
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Listen 1:03U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers.
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Road closures, rallies and routes: What to know about Philly’s June 14 ‘No Kings’ protest
This Saturday, Philadelphia will host one of the largest anti-Trump protests in the country as part of the “No Kings” project.
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Primary day in New Jersey governor’s race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump
There's a six-way race among Democrats for their party's nomination. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli faces four primary challengers.
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Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know
The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.
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Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters
Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”
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