Trump on Cruz-Kasich Alliance: "It Shows Desperation"
Donald Trump called Ted Cruz and John Kasich weak and desperate after they announced they were combining forces to limit the amount of delegates he can amass.
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Donald Trump called Ted Cruz and John Kasich weak and desperate after they announced they were combining forces to limit the amount of delegates he can amass.
Rich discussed protesters appearing outside Donald Trump's rally at West Chester University, Ted Cruz and John Kasich joining forces and Trump's desire for Kasich to change his name. He also discussed Charles Koch's thoughts on the election, Bernie Sanders claim that poor people don't vote and Hillary Clinton's idea of 'happy gangs'. Rich spoke with Republican Front Runner Donald Trump at 5:20pm.
It was a crowded affair as reporters and camera crews descended on John Kasich as he walked into the Penrose Diner.
Trump said in a statement the Cruz-Kasich compact joins two "puppets of donors and special interests" who have no path to the nomination.
The Philadelphia region will be getting its share of attention today from presidential hopefuls a day ahead of Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's visit to West Chester today and John Kasich and Ted Cruz uniting to stop Trump in the next round of primary voting. He talked with Jason Springer and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the reaction to Trump's rally at 7:00, Talk show host Glenn Beck about his support for Ted Cruz at 8:00 and author Randy Barnett about his book, Our Republican Constitution, at 8:20.
Rich discussed the Philadelphia Inquirer endorsing John Kasich, Chelsea Clinton campaigning for her mother and Paul Manafort's talk with RNC members. He also discussed Prince's song about Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton's appearance on Good Morning America and Clinton's support of the soda tax. Rich spoke with Steve Cordasco at 3:30pm.
Governor John Kasich held a town-hall meeting at Penn State Brandywine campus in Media.
Rich discussed N.C.'s bathroom bill, the passing of Prince and Pennsylvania fining Uber. He also discussed candidates campaigning in Pennsylvania, stories of Ed Snider throwing Trump out his suite and Clinton getting grilled about Wall Street Transcripts. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm and Rape survivor Kaeley Triller at 4:30pm.
Republicans Donald Trump and John Kasich and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders are all campaigning in Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's primary.
A new Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows Donald Trump has opened up a lead over the rest of the Republican presidential field in Pennsylvania.
Rich discussed Joe Biden's 'presidential' like comments, Hillary Clinton's latest coughing fit and predictions that Ted Cruz will win half of PA delegates. He also discussed Bill Nye's honorary degrees, the Flyers upset and Whole Foods taking legal action against a cake accuser. Rich spoke with Dana Perino at 4pm and Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
Despite definitive public statements that Ohio Governor John Kasich would never be his running mate, a Donald Trump/John Kasich ticket is a strong possibility.
Rich discussed the Democratic debate on CNN, a possible Ted Cruz sabotage and new information released about the 'Fast and Furious' operation. He also discussed a young boy being paddled by a Georgia principal, chalk banned at DePaul and a woman being kicked out of a gym for showing her back.
Chris discussed the Democrat Debate, Donald Trump's favorite Bible verse, and the latest Speaker Series event. He talked with Economist Chris Butler at 7:00am for Finance Friday and the Phillie Phanatic at 8:50am.
On today's show, Rich discussed Trump's accusation that the nominating process is rigid, President Obama's guarantees that Hillary Clinton will not receive any special treatment from the Justice Department, and Hillary blaming Vermont for New York's violence problem.
Michael Steele says the Wisconsin primary have shown that both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz have a lot of work to do to shore up the nomination for President.
Rich discussed the results from Wisconsin, the Pennsylvania primary and a woman transitioning into a dragon. He also discussed a mother's anger with a homework assignment about privilege, law enforcement seizing Planned Parenthood videos and the media's bias over Trump and Clinton's abortion comments. Rich spoke with Michael Steele at 3:20pm and Julie Kelly at 4:30pm.
John Daniel Davidson, from the Federalist, says Ted Cruz's victory in Wisconsin might be the tipping point that swings the Republican presidential primary in his favor.
Chris discussed yesterday's AMTRAK crash, Villanova's victory in the Final Four Saturday Night, and the latest in the race for President. He talked to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about John Kasich's role in the Republican presidential primary at 7:00 and HW Brands from Politico about his piece in Politico, How Trump Has Proved The Founders Right, at 8:20.
Chris discussed Villanova's trip to the Final Four, the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email, and the ongoing controversy about Donald Trump's comments on abortion. He talked to economist Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about another boom in the stock market and State Representative Martina White at 8:00 about her bill penalizing sanctuary cities in Pennsylvania.
Rich discussed Trump's controversial abortion comments, John Kasich eating a pizza with a fork and knife and Ted Cruz shows his funny side. He also discussed a parent threatening to kill a referee, a Texas mom tattoos her 3 children and more. Rich spoke with Comedian Jim Norton at 5pm.
Good move: He had pizza. Bad move: He ate it with a fork.
A new Franklin and Marshall College poll shows Hillary Clinton cruising along in Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump finds himself in a dogfight on the Republican side.
Rich discussed the terror attack in Belgium, President Obama's visit to Cuba and Kasich's disapproval of President Obama not returning to the states after the terrorist attacks. He also discussed a young girl being arrested for pinching a boy's butt, Cruz slams Trump over NATO and Donald Trump calls Elizabeth Warren an Indian. Rich spoke with Richard Lavinthal at 4pm and Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
A man turned himself in to Philadelphia police Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly in 2025.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
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Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
A large fire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia has left 10 people injured.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
A man turned himself in to Philadelphia police Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly in 2025.
A man turned himself in to Philadelphia police Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly in 2025.
A 56-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bensalem Township early Tuesday morning, officials said.
A Montgomery County bus driver was charged with child endangerment after allegedly driving under the influence with dozens of elementary students onboard.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
An investigation is underway after a white foam leaked into Goose Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in a shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for a warmer Wednesday.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
Gas prices are beginning to spike just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 11 cents per gallon overnight, according to AAA.
PGW and the Philadelphia Fire Department are investigating a possible explosion at a West Philly bagel shop.
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, gas prices have spiked around the Philadelphia area.