Trump Eyes Rick Perry To Replace Veterans Affairs Secretary
President Donald Trump has grown irritated with his embattled Veterans Affairs secretary, David Shulkin, and is now making plans to remove him from his post.
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President Donald Trump has grown irritated with his embattled Veterans Affairs secretary, David Shulkin, and is now making plans to remove him from his post.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry believes that fossil fuels could help prevent sexual assault.
Chris discussed the transfer of power from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joel Embiid falling short in his bid to start the NBA All-Star Game. He spoke with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 about the confirmation hearings for Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 to preview the NFL conference championship games and Face The Nation Moderator John Dickerson at 8:25 to look ahead to Donald Trump's inauguration.
It might be pomp and circumstances for President-elect Donald Trump as his inauguration nears, but some of his Cabinet nominees are facing tough questions.
Rich discussed protesters boycotting Donald Trump's election,Trump attending the Arlington National Ceremony and Bruce Springsteen playing a secret gig for President Obama. Rich spoke with Professor Patrick Deneen about his book, his book Conserving America? at 3:35. He also spoke with Dr. Mazz during Ask the Doctor regarding Tom Price's confirmation hearing, self-driving cars and more at 4pm. Rich also spoke with Katie Nash, Rich spoke with Katie Nash, an employee of the Fredrick County Public School District that was fired for correcting a student's tweet at 5:20pm.
In what have been contentious confirmation hearings this week on Capitol Hill, there was a moment of humor Thursday during Rick Perry's hearing.
Chris discussed Rick Perry being named to head the Department of Energy, Kanye West's meeting with Donald Trump and the death of actor Alan Thicke. At 8:00, he spoke with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine about a city attorney not being charged for his role in the vandalizing of a building in Chestnut Hill.
Rick Perry, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, has close ties to the Texas oil industry and has corporate roles in two petroleum companies pushing to get government approval for the proposed 1,200-mile crude oil pipeline that has stoked mass protests in North Dakota.
On today's show, Rich discussed Russian hacking, Rick Perry's nomination to be Energy Secretary and the Republican walk of shame at Trump Tower. At 3:30pm US Senator Rand Paul joined the show and talked about Trump's pick for Secretary of State. At 4:30pm former PA Governor Ed Rendell called into the show to chat about Trump's proposed infrastructure rebuild. At 5:30pm General Counsel for the Republican Party Lawrence Tabas checked in to discuss Jill Stein's failed recount effort in PA.
Chris discussed HitchBOT's final moments, President Obama's new climate change regulations, and Hillary Clinton's video defending Planned Parenthood. He talked with the "Edward Snowden" of the energy industry at 7:20 and Author of the book, Scarlet Letters: The Ever Increasing Intolerance of the Cult of Liberalism, Jack Cashill, at 8:20.
Rich reviews the latest Presidential campaign declarations, the Duggars interview with Megyn Kelly and a lunch lady being fired in Colorado for giving children free lunches. He spoke with Richard Long, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania's District Attorney Association, Jillian Kay Melchior from National Review, Matt Kittle from watchdog.org, and Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Christine Flowers.
On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Chris Stigall talked to author and fellow Talk Show Host Dick Morris about his new book, Power Grab, and the upcoming 2016 Presidential election.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is multitasking in Mexico, officially talking trade as he gets some foreign policy schooling should he decide to run for president in 2016.
Chris reviews the news media coverage of the upheaval in Ferguson, Missouri, the beheading of an American journalist by ISIS in Iraq, and the latest edition of Drunk History. He talks to Photographer WIll Steacy at 7:20 and Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg at 8:20.
Christie released a statement Monday defending his Texas counterpart, who was slapped with two felony counts of abuse of power Friday.
Chris analyzes a Funny or Die video with President Obama and Zach Galifianakis, accusations from the Senate that the CIA is spying on their computers, and a pastor's attacks on the movie "Frozen."
Chris broadcasts live from CPAC in Washington D.C. He talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Tucker Carlson from the Daily Caller, Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, and former Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton.
Chris reviews last night's Major League Baseball Homerun Derby, President Obama's plan to extend the Bush tax cuts for households making less than $250,000, Tom Corbett's Voter ID law, Mayor Nutter's ban on feeding the homeless and parents that let their 5-year-old daughter swim with sharks.
Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.
Chris recounts Newt Gingrich's performance in last night's debate and breaks down the implications with John Hayward from Human Events. He analyze's Mitt Romney's defense of profit and his decision to not yet release his tax returns. He also previews this week's Conference Championship games in the NFL Playoffs with CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Chris reviews the results of yesterday's New Hampshire Primary, talks to New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak about the legalization of sports gambling, Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, Tom McGrath, about the latest issue on where to eat in the city, and author Miho Kahn on her book, If You Give a Girl a Push-Up Bra.
Now, it's on to New Hampshire, but Iowa provided a thriller.
Chris reviews the fallout from Mitt Romney challenging Rick Perry to a $10,000 bet at Saturday Night's debate, previews Jerry Sandusky's Preliminary hearing, talks to the Commonwealth Foundation's Matt Brouillette about a controverisal ad from the PA LCB and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach on the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case of Arizona's illegal immigration law.
Chris discusses the President's appearance last night on 60 minutes and analyzes it with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup. He also talks Eagles with Comcast Sportsnet's Ray Didinger and Sarah Martinez-Helfman from the Eagles Youth Partnership
CBS will present the Campaign 2012 season's first network broadcast of a Republican Presidential Primary debate on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
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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.
From the importance of battleground Pennsylvania to key senate races and securing your ballot, our Siafa Lewis and Natasha Brown are diving into it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Wills Eye Hospital's annual "Give Kids Sight" initiative provides free eyeglasses to children in need.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, some are being asked to voluntarily conserve water as the region deals with dry conditions after a historic month-plus without rain. Dry brush and fallen leaves are also providing fuel for brush fires and wildfires. Ross DiMattei reports.
The clocks are about to fall back, and the temperature already has. The Philadelphia region will see highs in the low 60s before we climb back up next week, making for an unseasonably warm Election Day, Tammie Souza reports.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.