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Politics & Policy

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Studio 2

What’s at stake in the government shutdown?

We break down the shutdown negotiations, the political risks for both parties, and the potential impact. How will a shutdown effect you? Who do you think will be blamed?

Air Date: September 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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John Thune speaking, with Mike Johnson and JD Vance standing on either side of him during a press conference
Economy
Government Accountability
National

U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

6 days ago

The U.S. Capitol Building
Economy
Government Accountability

Here’s what to know about the government shutdown

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown.

1 week ago

Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Politics
WITF

Millionaire Sen. Dave McCormick favors Pa. ‘muni’ bonds as tax shelter

The bonds — issued by public agencies to fund infrastructure projects — are often favored by wealthy investors due to their low risk and the significant tax incentives.

1 week ago

A view of the sign outside National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, D.C.
NPR
Media
Politics
NPR

NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines

NPR asked a judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9M grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

1 week ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney refers to a map where the poorest neighborhoods in the city, in red, were feeling the brunt of property tax hikes
Delaware
Housing
Personal Finance

Wilmington extends property tax deadline, announces effort to reappraise poor neighborhoods

City officials say the tax burden is disproportionately falling on residential properties in the lowest-income areas of the city.

1 week ago

Listen 0:50
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

The Democratic candidate for governor is defending her Navy service amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy.

1 week ago

People holding up signs at a protest
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WITF

Pa. Democrats decry Jeffrey Yass spending in judicial races, compare him to Elon Musk

Democrats say Yass’ involvement in this year’s judicial retention races is only the latest example of his work to influence the judiciary for more favorable outcomes.

1 week ago

Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly congressional race poll finds divided voter preferences

Survey finds local Black voters want candidates to “stand up” to Donald Trump.

1 week ago

side-by-side photos of Fred Harran and Danny Ceisler
Elections
Pennsylvania

Race to watch: What Bucks County voters need to know about Sheriff Fred Harran and Democratic challenger Danny Ceisler

Ceisler is critical of Harran’s collaboration with federal immigration officials, while Harran says it’s a “common-sense, targeted tool.”

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:04
Former Vice President Kamala Harris exits the stage after the first stop of her book tour
Books
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics

Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event

A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:26
Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WESA

Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data

At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.

2 weeks ago

Matt Meyer
Business
Delaware
Employment

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, veta el proyecto de ley contra el robo de salarios, argumentando posibles consecuencias no deseadas

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.

2 weeks ago

File: Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania

The DNC is jumping into the 2025 Pa. Supreme Court fight to protect Democrats in November election

Concerned over conservatives’ efforts to realign the state’s highest court, Democrats are ramping up spending in what is usually a low-key Pa. race.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:20
a baby Atlantic sturgeon
Delaware
Environment
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River

Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.

2 weeks ago

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