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Supreme Court signals readiness to reshape voting rights protections following oral arguments

Supreme Court signals readiness to reshape voting rights protections following oral arguments

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court expressed skepticism of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act during oral arguments Wednesday, setting the stage for a decision that could prompt sweeping redistricting efforts across the country. The landmark case, Louisiana v....
IMF projects stronger-than-expected global economy, cautions against ‘premature’ conclusions on tariff shock

IMF projects stronger-than-expected global economy, cautions against ‘premature’ conclusions on tariff shock

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 14, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow 3.2% in 2025, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.  This figure represents a slowdown from 3.3% growth in 2024 but a 0.2% upward revision from the IMF’s July...
Senate hearing on Biden-era censorship shifts to debate on Trump administration threats, Kimmel suspension

Senate hearing on Biden-era censorship shifts to debate on Trump administration threats, Kimmel suspension

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 9, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers and witnesses emphasized the threat government censorship poses to First Amendment rights in a Senate Commerce hearing Wednesday, with Republicans referencing Biden officials’ censorship of social media and Democrats focusing on the current...
Government shutdown leaves policymakers, economists in the dark on ‘jobs Friday’

Government shutdown leaves policymakers, economists in the dark on ‘jobs Friday’

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 7, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – From Washington to Wall Street, policymakers and economists await the release of the monthly jobs report, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on the first Friday of every month, commonly known as “jobs Friday.” This past Friday morning,...
Lawmakers, witnesses convene amid government shutdown to debate reform of cryptocurrency tax code

Lawmakers, witnesses convene amid government shutdown to debate reform of cryptocurrency tax code

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 2, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee debated the fairness and transparency of current cryptocurrency tax policy on Tuesday, seeking to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda of global leadership in the industry.  The hearing proceeded on the first day of the...
Kimmel show fallout prompts concerns over free speech, FCC influence in broadcasting

Kimmel show fallout prompts concerns over free speech, FCC influence in broadcasting

by Avigna Ramachandran | Sep 24, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air Tuesday night after Disney-owned ABC suspended the late-night show following his remarks on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr’s threats to the...

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