by Saeed Abdullah | Aug 4, 2021 | National Security
WASHINGTON – The Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing on how to assess the U.S. policy response to the economic and political crisis in Lebanon. Witnesses stressed that Lebanon suffers from...
by Saeed Abdullah | Aug 3, 2021 | Featured, Sports
The United States Men’s National Team beat Mexico 1-0 in extra time in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday. Defender Miles Robinson scored in the 117th minute after a scoreless first and second half. Robinson,...
by Mark Dovich | Aug 3, 2021 | Politics
Here’s how members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation voted on major issues last week. HOUSE ESTABLISHING GOLD STAR FAMILIES MONUMENT: Voting 412 for and 0 against, the House on Monday extended (HR 2365) the authorization to establish a monument in Washington to...
by Jeff A. Chamer | Aug 2, 2021 | Politics
WASHINGTON — A proposal in Congress would expand paid leave benefits for federal workers, including almost 150,000 in Florida, to include paid medical leave if they or someone they care for gets sick. Federal employees are currently eligible for up to 12 weeks...
by Jeff A. Chamer | Jul 28, 2021 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON — Housing rights advocates, community leaders, and faith-based organizations across the country are scrambling to provide resources and funding to thousands at risk of losing their housing when the federal eviction moratorium ends on Aug. 1. The...
by Hazel Tang | Jul 28, 2021 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON–Republican members held a press conference the morning of July 27 before the first day of committee hearings on investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. House Minority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., criticized Democrats’ choices...