Latest in Politics
Powell says Omicron will not bring a Repeat of 2020, Growth is on the Way
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified about the Omicron variant on Tuesday as pandemic-related supply and demand imbalances contribute to notable price increases.
Latest in Politics
Powell says Omicron will not bring a Repeat of 2020, Growth is on the Way
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified about the Omicron variant on Tuesday as pandemic-related supply and demand imbalances contribute to notable price increases.
VIDEO: U.S. Continues Support for Philippine Government Despite Human Rights Violations
WASHINGTON — Activists placed thousands of pairs of flip flops on the National Mall last weekend to protest Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs that has resulted in more than 30,000 extrajudicial killings in the country. Demonstrators also lobbied for...
Appeals Court Hears Trump Lawsuit to Block Jan. 6 Documents
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments on Tuesday regarding former President Trump’s efforts to block efforts by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Latest in Coronavirus
Powell says Omicron will not bring a Repeat of 2020, Growth is on the Way
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified about the Omicron variant on Tuesday as pandemic-related supply and demand imbalances contribute to notable price increases.
Latest in Coronavirus
Powell says Omicron will not bring a Repeat of 2020, Growth is on the Way
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified about the Omicron variant on Tuesday as pandemic-related supply and demand imbalances contribute to notable price increases.
White House Details Vaccination Plan for Some Children Following FDA Endorsement
The Biden administration said they’re planning to roll out vaccines for young children and increase the availability of at-home COVID-19 tests in a briefing on Wednesday.
VIDEO : DC Mural Celebrates Vice President Harris
More than 150 volunteers helped crochet a mural of Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President. An Oklahoma City artist is represented on that wall. Kristian Kelly has been crocheting for nearly 10 years and helped organize the project.
Latest in National Security
Lawmakers stress importance of U.S. leadership in upcoming international elections
Elections will be held in 2022 for leadership positions at the International Telecommunications Union, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization and others.
Latest in National Security
Lawmakers stress importance of U.S. leadership in upcoming international elections
Elections will be held in 2022 for leadership positions at the International Telecommunications Union, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization and others.
Society, stigma and self-doubt keep women veterans from accessing federal benefits
WASHINGTON — Too many veteran women aren’t using the services they’re entitled to, said Veterans Affairs representatives Thursday at the seventh annual National Women Veterans Leadership and Diversity Conference, hosted by Women Veterans Interactive. Dennis May,...
As Poland-Belarus Border Crisis Escalates, U.S. Calls for Russian Transparency
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday that he did not see “linkages” between recent Russian military action, the continuing border dispute between Belarus and Poland and increased NATO activity in the Black Sea.
Latest in Social Justice
USDA vows to address “historical discrimination” as Black farmers accuse agency of racism
The Department of Agriculture’s new commission is aimed at addressing “historical discrimination” in agriculture, which comes after decades of complaints, and a major lawsuit, alleging systemic racism against Black farmers.
Latest in Social Justice
USDA vows to address “historical discrimination” as Black farmers accuse agency of racism
The Department of Agriculture’s new commission is aimed at addressing “historical discrimination” in agriculture, which comes after decades of complaints, and a major lawsuit, alleging systemic racism against Black farmers.
Can churches earn the trust of young racial justice activists?
Many young activists distrust the church because it has not “boldly condemned its violent past,” said Tiffany Reid-Collazo.
Everything Felt Like a Punishment: First-person accounts of COVID-19 from Stateville Correctional Center
Inmates at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois express hesitancy and distrust ahead of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Latest in Business & Tech
Sweetgreen Shares Nearly Double in Market Debut
A day after its public offering, Sweetgreen shares surged to more than $52 a share before closing slightly lower.
Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Valued Over $100B After Largest IPO Since 2014
Electric vehicle maker Rivian had the largest IPO since 2014, and surpassed both Ford and General Motors in its valuation on Wednesday.
Cyberspace Law Reform Receives Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers
Lawmakers pushed for reforming cyberspace to require more data transparency from social media platforms.
Latest in Immigration
Afghan Refugee Resettlement Remains National Priority, Officials Say
The successful assimilation and accommodation of refugees and U.S. allies from Afghanistan will remain a top priority, Biden officials said during a virtual town hall this week to discuss Operation Allies Welcome – a federal initiative aimed at the resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable Afghans.
As Washington debates immigrant labor, Wisconsin dairy workers could benefit
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would provide a path to citizenship for many migrant farmworkers in Wisconsin and across the country.
U.S. losing talent because of outdated immigration system, advocates say
The U.S. is losing talent and pushing them to other countries because of the outdated immigration system, advocates say. Others at House hearings say H-1B workers are competing with, rather than complementing, the American workforce.
Latest in Environment
Experts Call for More Icebreakers as Tensions Heat Up in the Arctic
WASHINGTON — When it comes to power and positioning in the Arctic, the United States trails behind Russia, regional experts told lawmakers on Tuesday. “Our presence in the Arctic is late to the game,” said retired Coast Guard Admiral Paul Zukunft. “Russia has de...
Oil Execs Deny Climate Disinformation Claims at Thursday Hearing
Oil company executives disputed Democratic lawmaker’s claim that they spread disinformation on climate change during a hearing on Thursday.
California lawmaker accepted donations from oil firm linked to spill in her district
U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has monitored efforts to salvage Southern California’s wetlands after a major offshore oil spill, but the lawmaker’s record shows she accepted thousands of campaign dollars from oil and gas companies and voted against disaster relief funding for other cities.
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