Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Mar 2, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amplifies Sino-Russian threats to world order, experts and lawmakers agreed during a hearing Tuesday. “China is watching how the democratic nations of the world respond to Russia,” said...

Justices clash on how to resolve procedural questions in state legal intervention case

by Ali Bianco | Mar 2, 2022 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case that hinged on whether states can step in to defend a Trump-era immigration policy that the Biden administration opted not to enforce. “If we step back and refuse to let the trees obscure our view...

Several gather in front of Supreme Court to celebrate historic nomination

by Julia Richardson | Feb 26, 2022 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — After promising to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden announced Ketanji Brown Jackson as his pick on Friday morning. Jackson has been confirmed by the United States Senate three times, and is currently serving on the...

Activists call for protections for Cameroonian migrants

by Ellisya Lindsey and Julia Richardson | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured, Immigration

  WASHINGTON — Activists gathered in front of the White House this month to call for President Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to grant Temporary Protected Status for Cameroonians on Thursday. As a consequence of the ongoing Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon,...

House Coalition Launches Climate Task Forces On Agriculture, Security and Energy

by Jorja Siemons | Jan 27, 2022 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) launched three task forces confronting the climate crisis Wednesday.  “There isn’t one silver bullet to solve the current climate crisis, but through innovation and bold action we may yet be...