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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...
Hundreds protest outside Supreme Court as Justices hear case on Tennessee ban of gender-affirming care for minors

Hundreds protest outside Supreme Court as Justices hear case on Tennessee ban of gender-affirming care for minors

by Caroline Killilea and Emma Richman | Dec 4, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors, hundreds gathered outside of the court to protest both for and against the potential outcome of the case. The dueling rallies come as...
Senators express bipartisan concern over microplastics

Senators express bipartisan concern over microplastics

by Ruby Grisin | Feb 28, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Bipartisan concern about microplastics in the Senate brought about a rich discussion on Tuesday regarding future research and policy. In a hearing focused on the presence of plastic particles in drinking water and wastewater, senators grappled with how...

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