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In Photos: Free DC challenges Republican move to block D.C. tax changes

In Photos: Free DC challenges Republican move to block D.C. tax changes

by André Hiroki | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Residents of the District of Columbia moved through House and Senate office buildings to challenge joint resolutions introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. The measures would overturn a D.C. Council-approved tax law passed...
GOP senators slam Minnesota fraud, press for SCAM Act

GOP senators slam Minnesota fraud, press for SCAM Act

by Chloe Park | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Immigration, Politics

WASHINGTON — Republican senators vowed to crack down on Minnesota fraud suspects during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, citing a wave of child care fraud scandals in the state and beyond. The push drew fierce opposition from Democrats over...
In Photos: ‘ICE Out For Good’ protesters gather in freezing temperatures

In Photos: ‘ICE Out For Good’ protesters gather in freezing temperatures

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Amid freezing temperatures, demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Petworth Sunday afternoon for an “ICE Out For Good” protest. The protest, led by college senior RJ Doroshewitz, was organized by Indivisible, a nationwide...
In Photos: From Dancing to a Free Round Trip, US Mayors Deepen Ties With Singapore and each other

In Photos: From Dancing to a Free Round Trip, US Mayors Deepen Ties With Singapore and each other

by Dasha Dubinina | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Mayors held an event at the Singaporean embassy on Thursday night where mayors mingled in tents and viewed exhibits and performances showcasing Singapore’s culture and governance.  There were costumed performances, traditional food...
Jeffries emphasizes need for changes at ICE ahead of possible government

Jeffries emphasizes need for changes at ICE ahead of possible government

by Marissa Fernandez | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,  called for immediate and dramatic changes at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a press conference Thursday. Jeffries’s comments come as the Senate works to avert a partial government shutdown. If a...
In Photos: Kid Rock and Ticketing representatives appear before Congress, targeting ticket resale and rise of bots

In Photos: Kid Rock and Ticketing representatives appear before Congress, targeting ticket resale and rise of bots

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate’s subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy brought in the singer Kid Rock and representatives of the ticketing industry to debate the resale ticket market and the unfair practices of bot ticket purchasing.  Chair Sen....
Native American leaders endorse draft bill to protect native children

Native American leaders endorse draft bill to protect native children

by Chloe Park | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Native American tribal leaders, advocates and policy experts expressed strong support Wednesday for a draft bill aimed at providing justice and protections for Native children. Speakers emphasized the need for federal support of culturally responsive...
Senators unite on need to solve unfair ticketing practices by automated bots

Senators unite on need to solve unfair ticketing practices by automated bots

by Brooke Sharp | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Live Nation executive, Dan Wall, on Wednesday told senators that despite his company’s measures to fend off millions of automated bots, they are not able to stop them from excessively increasing the prices of resale tickets. “We’re fighting back with the...
Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are opposing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of two deadly shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Minnesota, in a move that will likely lead to a partial government shutdown...
Listen: Gen Z pro-life activists, students convene for annual March for Life

Listen: Gen Z pro-life activists, students convene for annual March for Life

by Carlotta Angiolillo | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Politics

Listen to the report here:...
In Photos: 53rd National March for Life draws thousands to Washington

In Photos: 53rd National March for Life draws thousands to Washington

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of pro-life demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Washington on Friday for the 53rd annual March for Life. Carrying both handmade and printed out signs and chanting as they walked from the National Mall to the Supreme Court,...
53rd March for Life shows an uncertain Post-Dobbs future

53rd March for Life shows an uncertain Post-Dobbs future

by Dasha Dubinina and Isabel Papp | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Thousands gathered Friday for the 53rd annual March for Life, celebrating pro-life policy gains while appearing split over the movement’s future in the wake of the 2022 Dobbs decision.  Alongside signs expressing hope, many demonstrators voiced...
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