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Mass Shooters: Personality or Legislation Issue or Both? (Video)

Mass Shooters: Personality or Legislation Issue or Both? (Video)

by Clarissa Jones | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Dr. Richard Cooter, J.D. gives insight on the characteristics of mass shooters and what legislation can be passed to prevent future shootings from occurring. Watch...

Louise Slaughter, a pioneer for women in Congress, dies at 88

by Casey Egan | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The oldest sitting member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Louise Slaughter, has died at 88 following injuries sustained from a fall at her Washington, D.C. residence, her office announced Friday. The longtime New York Democrat was the first female...
State Department Dismisses Russian Accusations as  ‘Baloney’ 

State Department Dismisses Russian Accusations as  ‘Baloney’ 

by Gerald Harris | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – The State Department on Thursday  responded to Russian allegations that the United States is meddling in their upcoming presidential election with a new round  of sanctions. “It’s baloney,” said Heather Nauert, the spokesperson for the Department of...
CIA nominee faces pushback over role in torture program

CIA nominee faces pushback over role in torture program

by Oyin Falana | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, Gina Haspel, is facing substantial pushback from lawmakers who are troubled by her one-time involvement in the agency’s controversial former torture program Haspel was nominated on Tuesday to succeed Mike...
Political and Public Pressure Mounts in Europe over Refugee Crisis (Video)

Political and Public Pressure Mounts in Europe over Refugee Crisis (Video)

by Clarissa Jones | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, National Security

The future of refugees in Europe hangs in the balance as political leaders and public opinion decides their fate. Watch...
Right to Work Case Threatens Teachers’ Unions, Classroom Conditions

Right to Work Case Threatens Teachers’ Unions, Classroom Conditions

by Kate Cimini | Mar 16, 2018 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky have all indicated they might follow in the footsteps of the West Virginia teachers’ union, with Oklahoma setting a strike date of April 2 if the state legislature does not meet its demands for pay increases, restoration of...
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