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Dems, GOP split over Jan 6. pipe bomb probe as suspect charged

Dems, GOP split over Jan 6. pipe bomb probe as suspect charged

by Brooke Sharp | Jan 14, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – House Republicans and Democrats clashed Wednesday on who to blame for the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection during a hearing on the effectiveness of the FBI’s investigation into the pipe bombs planted outside of the Democratic and...
In Photos: Transgender athletes cases draw hundreds to Supreme Court steps

In Photos: Transgender athletes cases draw hundreds to Supreme Court steps

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Over 200 demonstrators stood outside the Supreme Court Tuesday morning, watching guest speakers, performances and lawmakers speak to their respective sides.    Split down the center of the Supreme Court, a barrier divided the opposing sides of the...
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold laws barring transgender athletes

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold laws barring transgender athletes

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports after hearing oral arguments in two cases Tuesday. The cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., challenge Idaho’s...
Digital footprints are affecting this new generation of politicians, but do voters care?

Digital footprints are affecting this new generation of politicians, but do voters care?

by Katareena Roska | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In 2022, Jay Jones sent text messages to a former colleague about a senior state Republican in Virginia getting “two bullets to the head.” When the texts were shared by his colleague a month before the Virginia general election, Jones, the Democratic...
Watch: US Veteran helps lead DC protest against the Trump administration

Watch: US Veteran helps lead DC protest against the Trump administration

by Aanika Sawhney | Dec 13, 2025 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON — Rig Madden, an Army Veteran who retired as a master sergeant in 2016, is one of five founders of Remember Your Oath, a group that protests the Trump administration’s military and domestic policies both in person and online.  “I warned for years that if...
Democrats respond to Trump’s disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants

Democrats respond to Trump’s disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants

by Gabe Hawkins | Dec 12, 2025 | Featured, Immigration, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress condemned President Donald Trump’s statements about the Somali population in Minnesota last week, claiming Trump is stoking bigotry through xenophobic comments.  Reflecting on fraud convictions in Minnesota during the COVID-19...
Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

by Gabe Hawkins | Dec 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced her candidacy Monday for the United States Senate, taking on long-serving incumbent John Cornyn (R-Texas).  Crockett, a progressive lawmaker in her sophomore term, has already secured significant support from her...
Listen: Diaspora-led medical organizations are rebuilding care in Palestine and Sudan

Listen: Diaspora-led medical organizations are rebuilding care in Palestine and Sudan

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — Diaspora-led medical organizations operate in conflict zones with local knowledge, long-term commitment and trusted networks. Their work spans direct care, training, local funding, and infrastructure support — offering an alternative approach to...
SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

by Kally Proctor | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices seemed likely to expand presidential ability to fire the heads of independent, multi-member federal agencies during oral arguments Monday. The case centers around President Donald Trump’s firing of Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal...
Supreme Court considers slashing campaign spending restrictions for political parties

Supreme Court considers slashing campaign spending restrictions for political parties

by Desiree Luo | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court appeared set to further loosen limits on campaign finance, despite opposition from liberal justices during oral arguments Tuesday.  The case challenges limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates, most...
WATCH: D.C. faith leaders advocate for immigrant community during federal crackdown

WATCH: D.C. faith leaders advocate for immigrant community during federal crackdown

by Alison Miller | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Padre Vidal Rivas has been a priest for over three decades. This is the first time he’s ever kept the doors locked during mass. “There is so much fear that people don’t even feel safe in churches,” Rivas said. “We celebrate with the doors...
FROM AIR TRAVEL TO FOOD ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES, SHUTDOWN AFTEREFFECTS LINGER

FROM AIR TRAVEL TO FOOD ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES, SHUTDOWN AFTEREFFECTS LINGER

by Kally Proctor | Dec 4, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of the longest government shutdown in American history – lasting 43 days – many industries are striving to return to normal. From air travel to food and restaurants, the shutdown has left some lingering effects. And there is a chance for...
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