Bookmark Angus KingCongressDianne FeinsteinGeneral NewsGun politicsLegislationShootingsViolenceWashington news New Efforts to Address Gun Violence as Feinstein’s Assault Weapons Ban Becomes Historical by Gabriel Martinez December 10, 2023 December 10, 2023 Overview of Senators Heinrich and King’s new gun control bill, focusing on functionality over appearance and including a buy-back program.
Bookmark CrimeGeneral NewsLaw enforcementLegislationPhiladelphiaU.S. News Philadelphia votes to ban ski masks to decrease crime. Opponents worry it’ll unfairly target some by Gabriel Martinez December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Philadelphia City Council bans ski masks in public spaces, citing safety concerns, but faces opposition over potential unfair targeting.
Bookmark AP Top NewsChildrenGeneral NewsIndianaLegislationLGBTQ peopleU.S. News Teachers and students grapple with fears and confusion about new laws restricting pronoun use by Madison Thomas November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023 Exploring the impact of state laws on pronoun usage in schools, raising concerns for transgender and nonbinary students.
Bookmark BusinessCryptocurrencyDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsLegislation Regulatory Interventions in Cryptocurrency: Congress Yet to Act Amid Rising Incidents by Lucas Garcia November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023 Overview of U.S. regulatory actions and Congressional inaction in addressing cryptocurrency scandals and industry regulation.
Bookmark FloridaGenderGeneral NewsLegislationRon DeSantisU.S. News DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district by Gabriel Martinez November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023 Legal battle between Florida Governor DeSantis’ appointees and Disney over control of district governing Walt Disney World.
Bookmark CongressDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownLegislationPoliticsU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States Senate Efforts in Senate Intensify to Secure Interim Funding, Averting Holiday Season Government Shutdown by Michael Nguyen November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023 Senate moves to prevent holiday shutdown with a swift vote on a temporary funding bill, amid bipartisan support and internal GOP conflicts.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsGovernment programsGovernment ShutdownLegislationMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives House Republicans look to pass two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown by Ethan Kim November 12, 2023 November 12, 2023 House Republicans propose a two-part funding plan to avert a government shutdown, facing internal divisions and external criticism.
Bookmark CongressDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment programsGovernment ShutdownLegislationMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican Party House Speaker Mike Johnson Confronts Funding Challenge as Government Shutdown Looms by Andrew Wright November 11, 2023 November 11, 2023 Analysis of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to avert a government shutdown amidst internal party conflicts and looming deadlines.
Bookmark General NewsJoe BidenLegislationPolitics Selma Blair Joins President Biden in Commemorating Pivotal Disability Laws by Lucas Garcia October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023 Film actress and disability advocate Selma Blair joins President Joe Biden to honor key disability laws—Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Both highlight the ongoing struggle for equity …
Bookmark CaliforniaClimateGavin NewsomGeneral NewsLegislationNew York California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Intent to Enact Climate-Centric Transparency Laws for Large Corporations by Ryan Lee September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023 California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Intent to Enact Climate-Centric Transparency Laws for Large CorporationsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday his intention to enact two climate-oriented legislative measures designed to …