Policy and Politics

Atlanta Mayor Orders Protesters to ‘Clear Out’ After 8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot

The mayor of Atlanta is forcing protesters to “clear out” after a violent night that included a dozen shootings citywide and the death of an

Trump weighs executive orders on China, manufacturing, immigration, aide says

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering several executive orders targeting China, manufacturing and immigration.

Statue of Frederick Douglass Torn Down in Rochester

A statue of abolitionist legend Frederick Douglass was torn down overnight over the Fourth of July holiday in Rochester, New York.

WHO Quietly Changes COVID Timeline following Republican Questioning

The World Health Organization quietly changed its timeline of the coronavirus pandemic’s first days.

California Bans Singing in Church

The State of California has banned singing in any indoor religious services.

CEO’s of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google to Testify at House Antitrust Probe

The CEOs of major tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook have reportedly agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Comm

Sen. Cruz Among 141 Political Leaders Pledging To Keep US A Dominant Natural Gas Producer

Sen. Ted Cruz is among 141 political leaders in a pledge to keep the United States’s energy industry dominant.

Stocks open up on ADP jobs report

Stock markets rose on Wednesday after ADP reported an increase in jobs for June.

Fauci says whether schools reopen in fall depends on location, 'dynamics' of virus outbreak

Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress that students returning to school still depends on several factors, particularly how the coronavirus pandemic

China approves Hong Kong national security law

China's legislature on Monday passed a controversial national security law critics say further strips Hong Kong of its autonomy from Beijing.

The occupation of Seattle's Capitol Hill District is a cautionary tale for police defunding

For those who live and work in the CHOP/CHAZ zone, there was far more fear than love, and the “vision” turned out to be a nightmare. 

De Blasio Agrees to Cut $1 Billion from NYPD with City Budget Deadline Looming

New York mayor Bill de Blasio has agreed to $1 billion in cuts to the NYPD as part of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law

The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights.

GOP lawmakers raise concerns over veterans access to health care amid pandemic

A group of House conservatives is arguing that Department of Veterans Affairs guidance during the coronavirus crisis could limit veterans’ ac

Face covering mandate in Nashville begins

The Nashville Metro Public Board of Health unanimously has approved a face covering mandate in public places.

Minneapolis council puts plan to abolish police in motion

The Minneapolis City Council votes on a proposal to change the city charter to allow elimination of the city’s police department.

American Airlines says it will fill planes to capacity starting July 1

American Airlines said that it will book flights to capacity, effective July 1, in a press release on Friday.

House set for historic vote on DC statehood

The House is poised to pass legislation that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state.

Seattle Businesses, Residents Sue City for ‘Extensive Harm’ for Allowing ‘Autonomous Zone’

Over a dozen businesses and residents have filed a lawsuit against the city for its “unprecedented decision to abandon and close off an entir

Supreme Court sides with Trump, blocks migrants at border from suing over asylum denial

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, deciding that immigrants in fast-tracked asylum proceedings do not have the right to s