by Raj Ghanekar | Dec 27, 2024 | Featured, Politics
When Democratic representative-elect Cleo Fields went to the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill during new member orientation in November, it was like stepping into the past. The Louisiana politician was back where it all began for him in 1993, when he...
by Raj Ghanekar | Dec 10, 2024 | Business, Featured
WASHINGTON– Supreme Court justices appeared split over whether to uphold a federal mail and wire fraud conviction Monday, questioning a Pennsylvania-based construction business’ misrepresentations in using federal funding. Stamatios “Tom” Kousisis and his company...
by Raj Ghanekar | Nov 26, 2024 | Featured, Sports
WASHINGTON– President Joe Biden welcomed the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate their 18th NBA Championship Thursday afternoon. The storied basketball team had the best record in the NBA last season and ripped through their conference foes in the playoffs...
by Raj Ghanekar | Nov 11, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Health & Science, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON– Experts say the successful protection of abortion rights in seven states Tuesday shows reproductive rights are popular among voters. However, an interesting scenario in four states is raising questions about the issue. Voters in Nevada, Arizona, Montana...
by Raj Ghanekar | Nov 6, 2024 | Topics
Residents in the southeastern United States are still recovering from devastating damage brought on by back-to-back hurricanes. As federal, state and local officials continue working to deliver aid, experts say the country would be less prepared for future hurricanes...
by Raj Ghanekar | Nov 5, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Politics, Topics
Medill News Service reporters provide live updates from polling places across Maryland and Washington on Election Day. These reports are published in conjunction with the Washington Post. 6:07 p.m. – Few voters feel strongly towards Alsobrooks By Ananya Chag...
by Raj Ghanekar | Nov 2, 2024 | Diplomacy, Featured, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — Officials from the United States and South Korea jointly called for North Korea to end its recent military aid to Russia on Thursday following a diplomatic meeting between the two nations’ top defense officials. “Putin has been throwing more and...
by Raj Ghanekar | Oct 23, 2024 | Featured, National Security
Washington — Ending trade with foreign competitors to protect U.S. technology is not a path forward, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Wednesday, underscoring the need for more nuanced and targeted export controls. “It doesn’t make sense to allow...
by Raj Ghanekar | Oct 3, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance touted their campaigns’ policies to improve the childcare crisis in Tuesday’s Vice Presidential debate, even finding some common ground. But experts say their proposals drastically differ in their efficacy. ...
