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Challenges to press freedom: Journalists under fire for protecting source confidentiality

Challenges to press freedom: Journalists under fire for protecting source confidentiality

by Laeba Hafiz | Apr 17, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON—On Thursday, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and others urged the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government to protect the fundamental liberties of journalists and their sources. Advocates of a federal shield law argue that it would...
Protestors gather outside Supreme Court during abortion pill oral arguments

Protestors gather outside Supreme Court during abortion pill oral arguments

by Laeba Hafiz | Mar 28, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court signaled it may reject a challenge to the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone during oral arguments Tuesday. If the court does so, it would preserve access to the abortion pill. Supporters and opponents of the abortion...
Lawmakers urge investigation into Pakistan’s election irregularities

Lawmakers urge investigation into Pakistan’s election irregularities

by Laeba Hafiz | Mar 21, 2024 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, called on the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday to investigate electoral irregularities and violence that took place in the recent election in Pakistan on February 8, 2024. The United States and...
Sanders and stakeholders press lawmakers to reauthorize and increase funding for the Older Americans Act

Sanders and stakeholders press lawmakers to reauthorize and increase funding for the Older Americans Act

by Laeba Hafiz | Mar 12, 2024 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday called on fellow members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to extend and increase funding for the Older American Act to meet the urgent needs of America’s senior citizens. The...

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