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Lawmaker proposes legislation to commemorate Oct. 7 while Trump’s 20-point peace plan raises concerns

Lawmaker proposes legislation to commemorate Oct. 7 while Trump’s 20-point peace plan raises concerns

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – On the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) proposed bipartisan legislation that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to all hostages held by Hamas after the attack. During a press...
Government shutdown leaves policymakers, economists in the dark on ‘jobs Friday’

Government shutdown leaves policymakers, economists in the dark on ‘jobs Friday’

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 7, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – From Washington to Wall Street, policymakers and economists await the release of the monthly jobs report, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on the first Friday of every month, commonly known as “jobs Friday.” This past Friday morning,...
Supreme Court expresses skepticism toward conversion therapy bans after oral arguments

Supreme Court expresses skepticism toward conversion therapy bans after oral arguments

by Lexi Newsom | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed wary of conversion therapy bans after hearing oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on Tuesday. Chiles v. Salazar examines whether Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors violates a therapist’s right to free speech or...
Bondi dodges Democratic questioning on Comey, Epstein

Bondi dodges Democratic questioning on Comey, Epstein

by Sophie Baker | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected numerous questions about Justice Department investigations into President Donald Trump’s political rivals while testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Her refrain? “I am not going to discuss...
Government shutdown continues as neither party agrees on a resolution

Government shutdown continues as neither party agrees on a resolution

by Gabe Hawkins | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats and Republicans have yet to reach an agreement on government funding, extending the shutdown into a second week. The shutdown continues amid partisan divides over government spending. In the Democrats’ proposed spending resolution,...
Bill Nye, Rep. Ivey fight proposed NASA cuts

Bill Nye, Rep. Ivey fight proposed NASA cuts

by Desiree Luo and Cassie Sun | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – Bill Nye, the “Science Guy,” called for Congress to reject the White House’s proposed cuts to NASA’s funding. Nye is a long-time television personality and CEO of the Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization that promotes space exploration. He gathered...
Democrats refute claim they want “Health care for Illegals”

Democrats refute claim they want “Health care for Illegals”

by Naomi Taxay | Oct 3, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – The White House on Wednesday accused Democrats of forcing a government shutdown over “free health care for illegal aliens,” echoing Republican lawmakers. But the Affordable Care Act subsidies at issue have never been available to undocumented immigrants,...
Democrats, GOP continue to clash over funding provisions as shutdown enters second day

Democrats, GOP continue to clash over funding provisions as shutdown enters second day

by Philip Lam | Oct 2, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINTON — The federal government shut down Wednesday after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill that would keep the government open until at least late October. Republicans blame Democrats for holding the government hostage in efforts to push through health care...
Lawmakers, witnesses convene amid government shutdown to debate reform of cryptocurrency tax code

Lawmakers, witnesses convene amid government shutdown to debate reform of cryptocurrency tax code

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 2, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee debated the fairness and transparency of current cryptocurrency tax policy on Tuesday, seeking to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda of global leadership in the industry.  The hearing proceeded on the first day of the...
Listen: How the Archdiocese of Washington Celebrated the 111th World Day of Migrants

Listen: How the Archdiocese of Washington Celebrated the 111th World Day of Migrants

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 2, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – On Sept. 28, hundreds marched down 16th street from one church to another to stand in solidarity with the migrant community. The procession comes amidst a sharp increase in ICE arrests in D.C.  In response, the Jesuit Refugee Service and the Archdiocese...
Trump administration continues to issue permits and leases for oil, natural gas and coal operations during the shutdown, but stops the same for renewable energy

Trump administration continues to issue permits and leases for oil, natural gas and coal operations during the shutdown, but stops the same for renewable energy

by Lexi Newsom | Oct 2, 2025 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior (DOI) will continue issuing permits and land leases for oil, natural gas and coal production while halting the same and construction on renewable energy projects during the government shutdown. When asked about that...
Trump tariff delays cause market uncertainty, experts say

Trump tariff delays cause market uncertainty, experts say

by Desiree Luo | Oct 2, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Tariff uncertainty and delays have become the norm under the Trump administration.  President Donald Trump announced a 100% import tax on pharmaceutical drugs Sept. 25. He also proposed levies on select kitchen cabinets, upholstered furniture and trucks...
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