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Experts say Google and Facebook should go after ‘fake news’

by Evelyn Wang | Dec 1, 2016 | Campaign 2016, Featured

WASHINGTON – The ongoing search for scapegoats to explain the surprise result of the presidential election has found a convenient one in the form of fake news. But it is impossible to tell how much fake news has affected the election results, said Kathleen Jamieson,...
The future of U.S.-Russia relations under Trump

The future of U.S.-Russia relations under Trump

by Isabella Alvarenga | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail about Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin has understandably created speculation about what U.S.-Russia relations will look like under President-elect Trump. As tensions with Russia increased...
Extent of elder abuse nationwide largely unreported, experts say

Extent of elder abuse nationwide largely unreported, experts say

by Marissa Page | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Living

WASHINGTON –Senators on the Special Committee on Aging said Wednesday the government needs to better track the extent of elder abuse involving financial manipulation, which elderly advocates said is a vastly underreported problem. “There are currently no national...
Albright, Hadley say local initiatives are key to stability in the Middle East

Albright, Hadley say local initiatives are key to stability in the Middle East

by Evelyn Wang | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Former Clinton administration Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Bush administration National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley called for a new approach to the Middle East Wednesday – taking the lead from the countries and providing the...
First woman of color elected to house leadership

First woman of color elected to house leadership

by Lauren Bally & Ross Krasner | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Rep. Linda Sanchez edged Rep. Barbara Lee Wednesday in a race for the vice chairwoman in the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives. Usually a little watched contest, this one was different for its historic implications. No matter who...
Advocates go to court in fight to protect protest space for inaugural parade

Advocates go to court in fight to protect protest space for inaugural parade

by Eunice Lee | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election, protestors took to the streets of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and other cities. But those hoping to make their voices heard during the inaugural parade in January will face obstacles. Since 1980, the...
Fight against impaired driving gets an assist from Shaq

Fight against impaired driving gets an assist from Shaq

by Dan Waldman | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Living

WASHINGTON — NBA Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal finished his career with 2,732 blocks, but the premier shot blocker wasn’t on Capitol Hill Wednesday to protect the rim, instead he was protecting the roads.   O’Neal, who became...
Reporters learn from presidential campaign, prepare to cover Trump administration

Reporters learn from presidential campaign, prepare to cover Trump administration

by Evelyn Wang | Nov 30, 2016 | Campaign 2016, Featured

WASHINGTON – Reporters must rethink how they cover news if they want to succeed under the administration of Donald Trump. “This election was very disturbing for a lot of reasons, but it was very disturbing for the news media,” said journalist Marc Sandalow, the...
In Cuba, early stumbles undermine hope for private sector

In Cuba, early stumbles undermine hope for private sector

by David Gernon | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — With the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president, and the death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, the Cuban government’s goal to revitalize its private sector with strong foreign-direct investment may have moved a bit further out of...
Jeh Johnson all but endorses McCaul for DHS job

Jeh Johnson all but endorses McCaul for DHS job

by David Fishman | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — The outgoing homeland security secretary, Jeh Johnson, all but endorsed a possible successor Wednesday, speaking on a panel about future threats to the nation. “I don’t know anybody who is stronger on border security in Congress,” Johnson said about...
Warren calls for higher minimum wage, cites gender gap in low-wage jobs

Warren calls for higher minimum wage, cites gender gap in low-wage jobs

by Ross Krasner | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Wednesday that the fight for a higher minimum wage should shift to state and local governments while Republicans control both chambers of Congress. Her remarks came during a conference call with reporters following release...
Supreme Court to hear case about immigrant detention

Supreme Court to hear case about immigrant detention

by Jason Mast | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Little over two weeks after president-elect Donald Trump declared he would deport an unprecedented number of immigrants, the Supreme Court Wednesday hears oral arguments in a case that could limit the federal government’s ability to detain...
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