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Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

by Riddhimaa L. Kodali | Oct 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Wednesday was a busy day on Capitol Hill, as the government shutdown continued into its 15th day.  Republicans and Democrats held news conferences without making any progress toward reopening the government.  Meanwhile, the Supreme Court held oral...
WATCH: Thousands gather in D.C. to pray for national unity

WATCH: Thousands gather in D.C. to pray for national unity

by Alison Miller | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – Attendees gathered at Communion America to pray for two revivals. One is religious. The other, national unity. “Politics are the talking heads, you know, nobody’s made any points with the other side,” said David Clemons, artist and Idaho resident....
Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

by Kally Proctor | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Since the government shut down on October 1, many federal employees are working without pay, have been furloughed, or have even been laid off. While these workers will have to go without pay, members of Congress will still receive their paychecks. That’s...
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...
Experts Warn Current Fentanyl Legislation Fails to Address Root Problem: Fentanyl

Experts Warn Current Fentanyl Legislation Fails to Address Root Problem: Fentanyl

by Samanta Habashy | Mar 24, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Topics

WASHINGTON — Five days after discovering their 16-year-old son Daniel Puerta unresponsive in bed, Jaime Puerta and his wife decided to discontinue life support as they stood beside him in the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital. Puerta kissed his son’s nose one last time....
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