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Supreme Court may allow second chance for some who face deportation

Supreme Court may allow second chance for some who face deportation

by Anastasia Mason | Nov 29, 2023 | Politics

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact immigrants who face deportation. In a case styled Wilkinson vs. Garland, the justices seemed to heavily favor an immigrant who overstayed his visa over U.S. government arguments. A ruling for...
Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said

Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said

by Esther Frances | Nov 28, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – The wars in the Middle East and Europe benefit U.S. adversaries, particularly Russia and China, foreign policy experts said. These conflicts put the United States in the difficult position of divvying up unprecedented amounts of military aid, including...
Disenfranchised voters find alternative ways to participate in key state elections

Disenfranchised voters find alternative ways to participate in key state elections

by Haajrah Gilani | Nov 22, 2023 | Politics, Social Justice

VIRGINIA – Richard Walker grew up in a family where voting was mandatory because of the long history of Black voter suppression. He always valued his right to vote. But after Walker completed his prison sentence in 2005, he lost his suffrage, a consequence of...
As baby boomers retire, congressional committee searches for solutions to ‘waning workforce’

As baby boomers retire, congressional committee searches for solutions to ‘waning workforce’

by Emma McNamee | Nov 21, 2023 | Politics

WASHINGTON – Only recently dethroned as the largest living adult population in the U.S., the youngest baby boomers – the generation aptly named for the mid-20th century baby boom – will turn 59 this year. With such an extensive portion of U.S. adults nearing, or...
U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says

U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says

by Esther Frances | Nov 18, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — As global companies continue to advance artificial intelligence capabilities, State Department officials told senators that the U.S. needs to continue to lead AI innovations so it can set international standards that reflect American values. ...
Decarbonizing steel: Senators discuss a vital climate move

Decarbonizing steel: Senators discuss a vital climate move

by Haajrah Gilani | Nov 17, 2023 | Environment

WASHINGTON – The United States experiences major natural disasters about five times more frequently than it did in the 1980s, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del. said in a senate hearing on Wednesday. This statement cited a National Climate Assessment released by the Biden...
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