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Sarah McBride in the House Chamber
Delaware
Government
Health Care

‘Worth the fight’: Delaware congressional Democrats vow to stand firm on health care funding to reopen government

Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.

6 hours ago

The government shutdown entered its sixth day as congressional Democrats and Republicans could not agree to pass a bill funding government services.
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Government
International
National
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Shutdown stalemate, ICE protests, Gaza talks, regional budget battles

In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle. We touch on topics near and far.

Air Date: October 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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Supreme Court chambers
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania

State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seats

The three justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — are backed by the Democratic Party in their bids for retention.

11 hours ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Delaware
Environment
Government
New Jersey

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

3 days ago

Listen 0:59
A police woman in front of a sign for SNAP eligibility
Government Accountability
New Jersey

How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey

Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.

3 days ago

Listen 0:41
Mike Johnson frowning
Government Accountability

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

3 days ago

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., speaks to voters in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Government
New Jersey

N.J. Sen. Andy Kim talks to Garden State residents about the federal shutdown at a South Jersey diner

He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.

4 days ago

Listen 1:05
Jennifer Schorn and Joe Khan
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Race to watch: What Bucks County voters need to know about DA Jennifer Schorn and Democratic challenger Joe Khan

Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.

4 days ago

Listen 1:47
Veenu Aishwarya, founder and CEO of AUM LifeTech, stands in his office
Government
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

5 days ago

Listen 3:36
Dr. Ala Stanford stands in front of a health clinic with her arms crossed
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Dr. Ala Stanford, who provided vaccines to Philly’s communities of color, announces run for Congress

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.

5 days ago

The exterior of the visitor center building
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

U.S. government shutdown hits Philly: Here’s what we know

Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.

5 days ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and President Donald Trump.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WESA

Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute

State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.

5 days ago

Capitol building
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania agencies warn of mounting damage as state enters its 4th month of a budget stalemate

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

5 days ago

President Donald Trump looks on
Government
Government Accountability
National

Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

6 days ago

A close-up photo of the Liberty Bell
Employment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

6 days ago

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