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Supreme Court considers constitutionality of administrative law judges in US agencies
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case that questions the constitutionality of using administrative law judges in federal agencies.
Latest in Politics
Supreme Court considers constitutionality of administrative law judges in US agencies
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case that questions the constitutionality of using administrative law judges in federal agencies.
Virginia election shows that key issues may trump scandals
A sex scandal had less of an impact than expected on a Virginia state legislature election. The results may show the importance of abortion for voters, as well as a changing focus on ads.
Senate Judiciary Committee grapples with how to address gun crisis in US
After passing bipartisan gun legislation last year, senators clashed over the next steps in addressing gun violence during a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Tuesday.
Latest in Education
House Republicans and Democrats debate the future of college admissions after the Supreme Court affirmative action decision
The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday to discuss the impacts the Supreme Court’s decision on race-based college admissions has had on university policies.
Latest in Education
House Republicans and Democrats debate the future of college admissions after the Supreme Court affirmative action decision
The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday to discuss the impacts the Supreme Court’s decision on race-based college admissions has had on university policies.
Immersive Language School Renews Generational Dreams of Cherokee Culture
CHEROKEE, N.C. — When Dawn Arneach was a teenager in the ‘80s, she spent summers at her grandparents' house next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Despite all the time she spent with her grandparents,...
Maryland faces “vicious” special education teacher shortage cycle
More students are requiring special education services because of after almost two years of virtual learning, delayed social and academic development of students has increased the need for special education teachers. But more and more teachers leaving their positions has exacerbated the shortage to a “crisis-level” problem.
Latest in National Security
Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said
The wars in the Middle East and Europe benefit U.S. adversaries, particularly Russia and China, foreign policy experts said.
Latest in National Security
Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said
The wars in the Middle East and Europe benefit U.S. adversaries, particularly Russia and China, foreign policy experts said.
U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says
U.S. AI guidelines, such as an executive order President Biden signed in October, aim to encourage the safe use of the technology and the public’s trust in AI innovations. World leaders had yet to develop global regulations. Few countries had either proposed or adopted regional legislation for the technology.
Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections
Before President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency said the agency needed “an offensive stance” in assessing any interference from China in the 2024 elections.
Latest in Social Justice
‘Catholics say ceasefire now’ at White House pray-in
Catholic and Christian organizers held a pray-in outside the White House to urge President Joe Biden to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Latest in Social Justice
‘Catholics say ceasefire now’ at White House pray-in
Catholic and Christian organizers held a pray-in outside the White House to urge President Joe Biden to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Senator Ossoff-led subcommittee hosts first public hearing in foster care inquiry
A senate subcommittee held its first public hearing in its bipartisan inquiry into the American foster care system.
Some experts and government officials recognize shortcomings related to International Religious Freedom Act on its 25th anniversary
Supporters of the International Religious Freedom Act decried the rise Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents within the U.S. following increased violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank on the act’s 25th anniversary.
Latest in Business & Tech
Farmers need AI, could miss out
As artificial intelligence spreads into agriculture, senators stressed that all farms need broadband access in order to take advantage of all the ways AI can boost production.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Considers Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
The Senate turned to experts to discuss and understand the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it should shape policy.
Experts and Congress worry about the SEC’s “onslaught of rules”
The SEC was sued by the Chamber of Commerce for violating the Administrative Procedure Act. Experts worry about the leadership of chairman Gensler.
Latest in Immigration
Experts search for solutions to housing, wealth disparities
Federal officials, banks and non-profit groups are working together to make homeownership a reality for Black and Hispanic families.
Republicans oppose the use of national parks as migrant shelters
The House Natural Resources Committee met Wednesday to hear testimony on the use of Floyd Bennett Field as a migrant shelter, highlighting the partisanship of immigration responses within Congress.
Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood
This struggle between Congress and the council illustrates what energizes the long-standing desire for the District of Columbia to gain statehood, according to residents, organizers and government officials.
Latest in Environment
Decarbonizing steel: Senators discuss a vital climate move
WASHINGTON - The United States experiences major natural disasters about five times more frequently than it did in the 1980s, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del. said in a senate hearing on Wednesday. This statement cited a National Climate Assessment released by the Biden...
Senators Support Development of Wildlife Crossings to Aid Animal Migration Thursday Morning
Experts testify on the importance of investing in wildlife crossings to the United States Senate Thursday morning.
Litigation, red tape prevent abandoned coal mine cleanup efforts
Abandoned coal mines threaten neighboring community safety and the environment, but litigation and red tape slows the remediation of these sites, despite bipartisan support for cleanups, senators said.
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