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U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children
WASHINGTON (AN) — A team of researchers at Yale University has used social media posts, satellite imagery and adoption databases to track thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Its loss of U.S. funding brings to a halt one of...
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U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children
WASHINGTON (AN) — A team of researchers at Yale University has used social media posts, satellite imagery and adoption databases to track thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Its loss of U.S. funding brings to a halt one of...
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Protest VA Cuts on D-Day Anniversary in Washington
WASHINGTON – On June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day, hundreds of veterans, military families and activists gathered for the “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America” rally on the National Mall in response to the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Department...
PHOTO GALLERY: WorldPride celebration ends with a rainy protest against the Trump Administration
The rally and protest on Sunday were part of WorldPride festivities this weekend.
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Dept. of Education Secretary McMahon defends cuts to 2026 budget
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon testified at a House appropriations committee on the department's proposed budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. McMahon says the department is looking at cutting Head Start programs and mental health services for...
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Dept. of Education Secretary McMahon defends cuts to 2026 budget
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon testified at a House appropriations committee on the department's proposed budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. McMahon says the department is looking at cutting Head Start programs and mental health services for...
Parents Clash Over Faith Values as SCOTUS Hears Case on LGBTQ+ Education
WASHINGTON -- As protesters gathered on the front steps of the Supreme Court, the justices inside heard arguments in a Maryland case that could determine whether parents, due to their religious beliefs, have the right to pull their children out of classes that teach...
GOP Threatens Funding Cuts Ahead of Campus Antisemitism Hearing
WASHINGTON -- As anti-Israel protests increased on campuses this week, some Republican members of Congress blasted universities for failing to stop anti-semitism. “It's a moral issue, and every school that allows this chaos to continue needs to lose all federal...
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Veterans speak out as VA seeks new health and benefits leadership
WASHINGTON – As the Department of Veterans Affairs last week announced a nationwide search for new leaders to oversee its health and benefits systems, veterans around the country said they hoped the new leaders would make meaningful reform so they get better health...
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Veterans speak out as VA seeks new health and benefits leadership
WASHINGTON – As the Department of Veterans Affairs last week announced a nationwide search for new leaders to oversee its health and benefits systems, veterans around the country said they hoped the new leaders would make meaningful reform so they get better health...
VA Secretary Doug Collins faces bipartisan criticism at Senate VA Committee hearing
WASHINGTON – Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins faced bipartisan criticism on May 6 over plans to cut thousands of jobs across the department as part of the Trump administration’s major effort to “rightsize,” the federal workforce. Republicans and Democrats alike...
DOGE’s takeover of USIP failed. The ripple effects can hurt Trump policy.
WASHINGTON (AN) — Mary Speck was working at her office at a congressional-funded think tank on a Friday afternoon in March when she heard a loud message. "There was an address over the intercom saying: 'Lock yourselves in the office. Please stay in your office,'" said...
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One year after SCOTUS decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public, rallies call attention to cuts in homeless services
A year after the Supreme Court allowed cities to criminalize sleeping outside, homeless advocates gathered outside the Capitol to call attention to what they see as a worsening crisis. The National Coalition for the Homeless organized the April 22 rally, drawing a...
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One year after SCOTUS decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public, rallies call attention to cuts in homeless services
A year after the Supreme Court allowed cities to criminalize sleeping outside, homeless advocates gathered outside the Capitol to call attention to what they see as a worsening crisis. The National Coalition for the Homeless organized the April 22 rally, drawing a...
Senators Explore AI in Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions
Senators discussed the future of AI technology in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Disenfranchised voters find alternative ways to participate in key state elections
VIRGINIA - Richard Walker grew up in a family where voting was mandatory because of the long history of Black voter suppression. He always valued his right to vote. But after Walker completed his prison sentence in 2005, he lost his suffrage, a consequence of...
Latest in Business & Tech
AI Spurs Agricultural Innovation but Faces Challenges Amid Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON––Emerging uses of AI are transforming innovation in agricultural chemicals, helping to increase food production. However, experts told a House subcommittee on May 20 that the core of AI-driven innovation happens at universities, which now face threats from...
Raising Taxes or Cutting Spending: House Budget Committee Argues Over Debt Crisis Fix
Republicans and Democrats clashed on May 7 at a House Budget Committee hearing over how to address the nation’s mounting federal debt—whether to raise revenue through tax increases or cut spending on federal programs such as Medicaid.
DMV residents share thoughts on the economy 100 Days into Trump’s administration
Following the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term as president, two Medill reporters set out across neighborhoods in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area to hear directly from residents about their concerns or hopes about the economy.
Latest in Immigration
DOGE’s takeover of USIP failed. The ripple effects can hurt Trump policy.
WASHINGTON (AN) — Mary Speck was working at her office at a congressional-funded think tank on a Friday afternoon in March when she heard a loud message. "There was an address over the intercom saying: 'Lock yourselves in the office. Please stay in your office,'" said...
Scams targeting immigrants take advantage of fears around immigration status and deportation
WASHINGTON–When my phone rang and I saw the familiar DC area code, I picked up, and a man with a slight Indian accent said: “Ma’am, this is the Indian Embassy.” Expecting a response from the Indian Embassy for an article I was working on, I said, “Is this in regards...
Immigrant Advocates Protest Outside Supreme Court As Justices Hear Oral Arguments for Birthright Citizenship
CASA, an organization aiming to improve the lives of immigrants and working-class families, led the protest as oral arguments began for the birthright citizenship case. Acting as plaintiffs, they advocated for Justices to uphold the historic interpretation of the 14th Amendment by maintaining lower court judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions.
Latest in Environment
AI Spurs Agricultural Innovation but Faces Challenges Amid Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON––Emerging uses of AI are transforming innovation in agricultural chemicals, helping to increase food production. However, experts told a House subcommittee on May 20 that the core of AI-driven innovation happens at universities, which now face threats from...
As Trump administration scales back PFAS rules, communities grow frustrated
WASHINGTON -- When Dana Sargent's brother, Grant Raymond, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, she suspected the cause was PFAS, a contaminant to which he and other firefighters were exposed through protective gear, firefighting foam...
Washington Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ Expo showcases new train cars
WMATA’s Fleet of the Future Expo showcased their new 8000-series train cars and zero-emissions bus. Two electric buses are in operation, and the train cars are expected to complete construction in 2025.
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