President Trump lands in Philadelphia to attend Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships
President Trump landed in Philadelphia Saturday for the final day of the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
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President Trump landed in Philadelphia Saturday for the final day of the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Hundreds of people, including Penn students, faculty and staff, gathered at 34th and Walnut streets on Thursday afternoon to protest the cuts and demand action from the university.
A social media post from the White House says the University of Pennsylvania is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
The fight over the fate of federal workers continues. This comes after two judges ruled thousands of federal probationary workers who were fired should have their jobs restored.
Rep. Sarah McBride said Republicans are "obsessed with culture war issues" a day after Republican Rep. Keith Self called her "Mr. McBride" during a hearing.
A federal judge ordered six federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers, saying their terminations last month were unlawful. Investigative reporter Joe Holden has the latest from Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
According to the Education Department, the agency's workforce is being slashed from 4,133 workers to about 2,183. The reductions include 259 employees who accepted the Trump administration's deferred resignation agreement.
Philadelphia breweries are bracing for financial strain after President Trump's 25% aluminum tariffs went into effect Wednesday.
Small breweries across Philadelphia are bracing for financial strain as new aluminum tariffs take effect.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that the Department of Education will cut its workforce by nearly 50%.
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced it is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with its plans to dismantle the agency.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House on Monday, April 28.
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
Supporters for Ukraine lined the streets outside of a Germantown church on Friday night for a "We Stand with Ukraine" emergency vigil.
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
About 45 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed off on creating the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of advising and assisting schools and universities.
For Cantina La Martina, a Mexican restaurant in Kensington, the new trade policies could mean changes to the menu, higher prices and more.
Restaurant owners in Philadelphia are preparing for the impact of President Trump's recently imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
