Justices Divided over Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Bomber

by Cristobella Durrette | Oct 13, 2021 | Politics

WASHINGTON—Supreme Court justices differed Wednesday on whether defense counsel made a compelling argument to reinstate the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.   “At a trial, you don’t have these mini trials. If a person is on trial for murder...

Biden Taps State Department Veteran to Coordinate Sanctions Policy

by Cristobella Durrette | Oct 7, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In a sign the Biden administration may be nearing the end of its review of the government’s sanctions strategy, the White House this week announced the nomination of a State Department veteran to oversee the office, which coordinates policy with the...

So-Called “Forever Chemicals” Could Affect Human Health, Experts Warn Lawmakers

by Cristobella Durrette | Oct 6, 2021 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON—Experts recommended to lawmakers on Wednesday that the federal government adopt a proactive approach to monitoring and treating emerging environmental contaminants in water supplies used for consumption and leisure. Elizabeth Southerland, the former...

Lawmakers Tackle Urgent Need to Aid Afghan People Without Legitimizing Taliban

by Cristobella Durrette | Oct 5, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — A former Afghan member of Parliament and policy experts advised lawmakers on Tuesday to prioritize humanitarian aid to Afghanistan’s civilian population while keeping resources out of the hands of Taliban leaders. “U.S. sanctions policy must continue to...