Climate & Environment
President Biden has announced a commitment to phasing out the purchasing and use of single-use plastics across the federal government.
July 19, 2024
California
Despite widespread GOP claims that noncitizens are committing rampant voter fraud, federal law prohibits them from voting in presidential elections. Only a handful of cities allow noncitizens to vote, and even then just in local elections such as school board contests.
Politics
The judge presiding over the case has dismissed the prosecution because of concerns over the appointment of Jack Smith, the prosecutor who brought the case.
July 15, 2024
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday announced a $77-million infusion of cash to pay for more electric buses.
July 18, 2024
The VA’s practice of outsourcing construction on its West L.A. campus discriminates against disabled veterans whose compensation disqualifies them for the housing, a judge rules.
Soccer
Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out at the Copa America final.
World & Nation
A federal appeals court panel says Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates.
July 13, 2024
The Biden administration is telling emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health.
July 3, 2024
Business
Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling.
Casting aside claims that conservatives are censored, Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit from Republican state attorneys.
June 26, 2024