by Jorge Martinez | Feb 19, 2025 | Business, Featured, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Labor backpedaled her previous support for repealing right-to-work laws. Senators pressed nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former GOP congresswoman, about a pro-union bill she co-sponsored during her time in...
by Jorge Martinez | Feb 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON — On a recent afternoon the lunch rush was in full swing as Hill staffers stood in line in one of the Capitol’s many dining spots. From Dunkin’ to Subway to a beloved frozen yogurt stand, the options available can fulfill any craving. As most Americans can...
by Jorge Martinez | Jan 30, 2025 | Education, Featured
Harvard University became the final Ivy League school last week to partner with QuestBridge’s National College Match, committing to admit low-income students with full scholarships despite a national push against diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Since 1994,...
by Jorge Martinez | Jan 22, 2025 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about the evidence plaintiffs must demonstrate to sue employers over company-sponsored retirement plans. The case, Cunningham v. Cornell University, centers on alleged violations of the Employee Retirement...
by Jorge Martinez | Jan 21, 2025 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON – Thousands of protesters marched down the streets of Washington on Saturday to voice their concerns over climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedoms before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Protesters started in Franklin Park, McPherson Square or...
by Jorge Martinez | Jan 16, 2025 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday banning transgender students from federally funded school and university sports, but its prospects in the Senate appeared dim. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 would amend Title IX...
