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Democratic Party not turning to conservatism after Lamb’s victory, lawmakers say

Democratic Party not turning to conservatism after Lamb’s victory, lawmakers say

by Catherine Kim | Mar 21, 2018 | Politics

WASHINGTON –– Democrat Conor Lamb’s win in the special election for a long-time GOP congressional seat in Pennsylvania does not indicate a more conservative turn for Democrats, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley said at a press conference Wednesday. ...

Betsy DeVos sidesteps questions on arming schoolteachers

by Catherine Kim | Mar 20, 2018 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON ––  Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sidstepped questions on whether she would fund President Donald Trump’s proposal to train and arm teachers as a way to stop school shottings, saying it’s up to Congress to decide. She also didn’t address whether arming...
Introducing Inmates to Real Life via Virtual Reality

Introducing Inmates to Real Life via Virtual Reality

by Catherine Kim | Mar 15, 2018 | Featured, Technology

PHILADELPHIA — In a twist akin to an episode of Black Mirror, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is turning to virtual reality to help reduce recidivism rates. The state’s program is focusing on juvenile lifers, inmates sentenced to life without parole before...
Lamb won by distancing himself from his party. Democrats may want to follow suit.

Lamb won by distancing himself from his party. Democrats may want to follow suit.

by Catherine Kim | Mar 15, 2018 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON –– Conor Lamb’s surprising win in a Pennsylvania special election for a House seat may be a sign that the key to success for Democrats running in red districts is distancing themselves from the national party. Lamb won against Republican Rick Saccone in a...
Students walked out of class nationwide. Here are some who stayed behind

Students walked out of class nationwide. Here are some who stayed behind

by Catherine Kim | Mar 14, 2018 | Education, Featured

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. –– As thousands of University of Virginia students walked out their classes on Wednesday to protest gun violence, especially in schools, Lecturer Jim Todd invited students to “please feel free” to get up and leave if they wanted to support the...
Director of National Intelligence says North Korean denuclearization deal unlikely

Director of National Intelligence says North Korean denuclearization deal unlikely

by Catherine Kim | Mar 6, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said Tuesday he is skeptical that North Korea is willing to negotiate denuclearization, which South Korea announced earlier Tuesday. “Hope springs eternal, but we need to learn a lot more relative to these...
UN human rights experts call for release of 9/11 detainee at Guantanamo

UN human rights experts call for release of 9/11 detainee at Guantanamo

by Catherine Kim | Mar 2, 2018 | Featured, National Security

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –– The Pakistani nephew of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khlaid Sheik Mohammed should be released from the Guantanamo Bay detention center because he cannot receive a fair trial and is unable to effectively participate in a trial because of the effects...
Lawyers for 9/11 suspects now can visit “black sites,” question renditions

Lawyers for 9/11 suspects now can visit “black sites,” question renditions

by Catherine Kim | Mar 2, 2018 | Featured, National Security

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –– According to new investigation guidance provided by the government, defense lawyers for men accused in the 9/11 terrorist attacks said Thursday they are now allowed to visit alleged black sites overseas and interview certain CIA agents. Since...
Secretary of Defense ordered by 9/11 trial judge to explain recent firing of top Guantanamo official

Secretary of Defense ordered by 9/11 trial judge to explain recent firing of top Guantanamo official

by Catherine Kim | Feb 26, 2018 | National Security

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA –– The judge for the pre-trial hearings for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed on Monday ordered Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to explain why the Pentagon fired the two top military commissions officials – the person responsible for...
In wake of Parkland shooting, young conservatives react to Trump’s new gun control proposals

In wake of Parkland shooting, young conservatives react to Trump’s new gun control proposals

by Catherine Kim | Feb 22, 2018 | Featured, Politics

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Several young conservatives at the Thursday opening of CPAC, the largest American conservative convention, supported President’ Donald Trump’s proposal that to arm teachers, but were less enthusiastic about other proposals to increase gun...
After Russian interference, Trump critics call for stronger cybersecurity

After Russian interference, Trump critics call for stronger cybersecurity

by Catherine Kim | Feb 6, 2018 | Cybersecurity, Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON –– The government’s slow and inefficient response to Russian interference in the 2016 election shows the need for an increase in cybersecurity funding, said New York Rep. Eliot Engel. Engel is the ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee which held a...
#NunesMemo: The buzz on Twitter surrounding GOP’s FBI memo

#NunesMemo: The buzz on Twitter surrounding GOP’s FBI memo

by Catherine Kim | Feb 1, 2018 | Featured, Politics

The “Nunes Memo” is the document prepared by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., that allegedly details FBI’s abuse of power during its investigation on the President Donald Trump campaign’s Russian ties. The House Intelligence Committee approved the...
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