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‘Judge, jury and executioner’: Legal experts, senators condemn U.S. strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorist’ boats

‘Judge, jury and executioner’: Legal experts, senators condemn U.S. strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorist’ boats

by Isaiah Steinberg | Oct 23, 2025 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces struck two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, eliciting international outcry as the Trump administration continues its campaign against alleged “narco-terrorists.” Since early September, U.S. Special Operations...
WATCH: FEMA EMPLOYEES RALLY AGAINST SECRETARY NOEM, CALL FOR RESIGNATION OF FEMA ADMINISTRATOR

WATCH: FEMA EMPLOYEES RALLY AGAINST SECRETARY NOEM, CALL FOR RESIGNATION OF FEMA ADMINISTRATOR

by Katarzyna Nguyen | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Current and former FEMA employees held a solidarity rally outside the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters last Friday, calling out Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FEMA administrator David Richardson for their policies and...
Sen. Merkley delivers overnight speech on shutdown and Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’

Sen. Merkley delivers overnight speech on shutdown and Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’

by Ashley Wong | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) showed no signs of yielding the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon as he approaches hour 22 of what could become a record-breaking marathon speech condemning the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 22nd day with no resolution...
Legislators discuss potential ramp up of Hezbollah drug trafficking in Latin America

Legislators discuss potential ramp up of Hezbollah drug trafficking in Latin America

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Senators on both sides of the aisle expressed deep concern over Hezbollah’s narcotics trafficking in Latin America on Tuesday as the terrorist organization looks for new funding avenues, as its previous sources start to dwindle due to Israel’s decimation...
Bipartisan housing affordability and availability package awaits House amid shutdown

Bipartisan housing affordability and availability package awaits House amid shutdown

by Naomi Taxay | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured, Living

WASHINGTON – As the federal government enters its second-longest shutdown in the nation’s history this week, the House of Representatives faces a growing workload when it is brought back in session — including consideration of the Senate-approved “ROAD to Housing...
For student parents, federal child care funding hangs in the balance

For student parents, federal child care funding hangs in the balance

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Oct 22, 2025 | Education, Featured

Daniel A. Gonzalez, 41, is a nursing student at Jamestown Community College in New York and a parent to 14-month-old Sebastiano. During his son’s first year, Gonzalez juggled night shifts at a medical clinic, diapers and classes on just a few hours of sleep — earning...
WATCH: Rallygoers gather as Supreme Court weighs fate of Voting Rights Act

WATCH: Rallygoers gather as Supreme Court weighs fate of Voting Rights Act

by Philip Lam and Katareena Roska | Oct 21, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments for a high-profile Louisiana Congressional redistricting case that could potentially gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits redrawing congressional maps that would...
WATCH: Thousands gather in DC for No Kings Protest

WATCH: Thousands gather in DC for No Kings Protest

by Kally Proctor | Oct 21, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – This past Saturday, nearly 7 million people attended No Kings protests across the country. No Kings, which calls itself a movement against President Trump’s “abuses of power,” has described Saturday’s protests as being a part of a “sustained national...
In Photos: Faces from the ‘No Kings’ Protest

In Photos: Faces from the ‘No Kings’ Protest

by Riddhimaa L. Kodali | Oct 20, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Over a hundred thousand demonstrators gathered near the National Mall to protest against the Trump administration as part of the No Kings movement on Saturday. Some protesters told us why they attended the rally and what they are worried about.  ...
In Photos: No Kings protesters meet GOP attacks with satire

In Photos: No Kings protesters meet GOP attacks with satire

by Sophie Baker | Oct 19, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — During a press conference decrying the government shutdown on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) addressed Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protest with disapproval.   “We refer to it by its more accurate description, the Hate America Rally,”...
In Photos: World Bank, IMF leaders convene for annual meetings

In Photos: World Bank, IMF leaders convene for annual meetings

by Desiree Luo | Oct 16, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Banking and finance representatives from the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund gathered this week for annual meetings.  The event included panels, press conferences and a plenary session for the World Bank Development Committee....
LAWMAKERS, EXPERTS CONCERNED ABOUT WHITE HOUSE’S NEW MASS FEDERAL LAYOFFS

LAWMAKERS, EXPERTS CONCERNED ABOUT WHITE HOUSE’S NEW MASS FEDERAL LAYOFFS

by Kally Proctor | Oct 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Trump administration followed through on threats to begin mass firings during the government shutdown. White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced on X: “The RIFs have begun.” The announcement was...
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