Supreme Court debates reining in disability rights lawsuits

by Haajrah Gilani | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case with possible ramifications for Americans with disabilities, but some justices questioned whether it should be dropped instead. If the Supreme Court does rule, that decision could...

Sen. Cardin makes “seamless transition” into Menendez’s seat as chairman

by Nicole Norman | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON– Senator Ben Cardin, D-Md., led his first meeting as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday after the former chair stepped down in disgrace. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J, who was not present for the new chair’s opening remarks,...

House Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic first

by Emma McNamee | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – It’s been over 100 years since the United States House Floor saw a vote to remove the speaker of the house, as they did Tuesday. While the 1910 motion to remove House Speaker Joseph Cannon, who faced opposition from within his own Republican Party,...

Experts warn China will interfere in 2024 US elections

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Oct 2, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – When Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, asked two expert witnesses on Wednesday whether they expect China to increase its meddling in the 2024 U.S. elections, “Yes” and “Absolutely yes” were their answers. “The Chinese Communist Party’s activities to influence...

House Republicans and Democrats debate the future of college admissions after the Supreme Court affirmative action decision

by Haajrah Gilani | Sep 29, 2023 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — As universities establish new policies following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision banning affirmative action in higher education, House Democrats and Republicans on Thursday raised concerns about what this new era means for the college...

The House may turn to the private sector, whistleblowers to find billions of lost taxpayer dollars

by Kelly Adkins | Sep 28, 2023 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — The House Small Business Committee appealed to the private sector on Wednesday to help recoup billions of stolen pandemic loan funds. Nydia M. Velázquez, D-N.Y., ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, said it was clear that the Small...