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Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about banning guns for marijuana users

Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about banning guns for marijuana users

by Jasmine Kim | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in United States v. Hemani, and a majority of the justices appeared deeply skeptical that the federal government should prosecute a Texas man for owning a gun, simply because he regularly used marijuana. The...
Watch: Congress debates autonomous vehicle safety as emergency responders prepare for driverless future

Watch: Congress debates autonomous vehicle safety as emergency responders prepare for driverless future

by Jasmine Kim | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers on Capitol Hill weigh how quickly autonomous vehicles should be allowed on American roads, one critical issue remains unresolved: ensuring driverless cars can safely navigate around firefighters, EMTs, and police during emergencies.  With...
Watch: Protesters “walk out” in D.C. and nationwide, rally against fascism and threats to democracy

Watch: Protesters “walk out” in D.C. and nationwide, rally against fascism and threats to democracy

by Jasmine Kim | Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of people walked out of work and school Tuesday, gathering at Pershing Park near the White House, as part of the Free D.C. Walkout Against Fascism — a nationwide day of action that organizers say is meant to confront what they describe as growing...
Watch: Federal workers rally at Capitol, urge Senate to pass Protect America’s Workforce Act

Watch: Federal workers rally at Capitol, urge Senate to pass Protect America’s Workforce Act

by Jasmine Kim | Jan 20, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Federal workers from across the country gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, calling on the Senate to take up the Protect America’s Workforce Act — legislation they say is essential to restoring union rights stripped away under a recent...

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