Latest in Politics
Republicans attack ‘Biden border crisis’ at House Judiciary Committee hearing
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “the Biden Border Crisis,” Republicans attack the Biden administration as soft on undocumented immigration.
Latest in Politics
Republicans attack ‘Biden border crisis’ at House Judiciary Committee hearing
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “the Biden Border Crisis,” Republicans attack the Biden administration as soft on undocumented immigration.
First post-Roe March for Life marks shift toward legislative action
Signaling a new legislative focus, the March for Life changed routes to go to the U.S. Capitol in their first post-Roe event.
Faith leaders pray for democracy and healing on Jan. 6 anniversary
Two years after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Christian leaders gathered Friday morning across from the Capitol in remembrance of the day for a sunrise prayer vigil.
Latest in Education
Supreme Court mulls questions about students’ accessibility rights
The case heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday brings to light how students with disabilities could be harmed by possibly negligent school systems for the lack of disability support.
Latest in Education
Supreme Court mulls questions about students’ accessibility rights
The case heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday brings to light how students with disabilities could be harmed by possibly negligent school systems for the lack of disability support.
More than half nation’s school districts face teacher shortages, data show
The shortfall of teachers has reached a crisis in many states.
Young voters make their voices heard in Wisconsin
Young voters in Wisconsin have a higher impact in elections compared to their counterparts in other states. Rashida Anderson-Abdullah speaks to students of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students before the 2022 gubernatorial and congressional district elections.
Latest in National Security
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Latest in National Security
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Guantanamo court weighs testimony from alternative suspect in USS Cole case
Guantanamo Bay commission hears updates in terrorism case
Murray pushes to change U.S. arms sales, prevent misuse of weapons
Washington Sen. Patty Murray is helping lead efforts to restrict arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations after years of congress facing weakened control over weapons sales.
Latest in Social Justice
In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Latest in Social Justice
In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Preventing future ‘wrongs’: new USDA equity panel looks to expand agriculture resources to minority communities
Following admissions of historical discrimination within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, members of a new USDA equity commission said at their first meeting Monday that they want to make sure the agency’s resources reach Black farmers as well as undocumented agriculture workers and those without broadband access.
HOW BLACK SPIRITUALITY HAS SHAPED THE BLACK RADICAL TRADITION
WASHINGTON -- In January, Black Lives Matter restarted its #BlackWomenAreDivine project, asking people to nominate Black women or femme-identified people, 20 of whom will be honored by Black Lives Matter in March. “We are the sacred mamas, builders, teachers, and...
Latest in Business & Tech
Senate committee ponders crypto regulation in wake of FTX collapse
Following the scandalous and rapid collapse of FTX, once the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, the U.S. Senate is considering how to regulate the crypto industry to prevent future collapses.
According to Fed, Americans are Bracing for an Economic Downturn
The Fed released its latest Beige Book report Wednesday. The report described mixed economic conditions, though Americans fear a downturn is coming soon.
Did the Great Resignation really happen? Most workers are staying put.
The so-called Great Resignation — the historic jump in the number of Americans quitting jobs — may not be so great after all. The average length of time an American worker stays at a job, it turns out, is the same compared to pre-pandemic times, according to a new government survey.
Latest in Immigration
Migrants arriving in Washington are met with open arms from advocates but limited support from local government
Migrants arriving from Florida, Texas, and Arizona continue to arrive in D.C. but may be denied critical social services available to low-income and unhoused Washington residents.
Immigration activists draw from historical resistance to fight Title 42
WASHINGTON -- In 2021, CBP carried out over 1.6 million apprehensions at the border –– a level not seen for 20 years, according to a March report by the American Immigration Council. As the crisis at the southern border worsens, immigration advocates and activists are...
Lawmakers split on effectiveness of Remain in Mexico policy
Republicans and Democrats sparred over immigration policy Wednesday at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on the Trump administration’s “Remain In Mexico” policy that a court ordered President Joe Biden to continue.
Latest in Environment
Amid Rising Emissions, Could Congressional Republicans Help the US Reach Its Climate Targets?
As emissions rise, top House Republicans on climate-related committees recognize climate change and support action. But experts say their proposals are not ambitious enough to get the US to its climate goals.
The EPA Is Helping School Districts Purchase Clean-Energy School Buses, But Some Districts Have Been Blocked From Participating
Low-income districts that use contractors for busing students say an EPA requirement that they scrap old buses keeps them from getting funds.
Republicans eye the SEC’s climate-related disclosure regulations, should they take control of congress
The SEC’s climate-related disclosure program could be at risk if Republicans take control of Congress in the midterms. But investors will continue to demand the information, supporters say.
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