Senate passes bipartisan resolution affirming support for Israel
The Senate passed a resolution affirming their support for Israel, its right to self-defense and condemning Hamas's attacks on civilians. The final vote count was 97-0.
2023-10-20 09:47
Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church?
Japan's government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch in Japan following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022.
2023-10-15 08:54
US proposes $270,000 fine for joint venture GM battery plant
WASHINGTON U.S. investigators on Thursday proposed $270,000 in fines for a joint venture General Motors LG Energy Solution
2023-10-12 23:49
READ: House GOP's proposed 45-day spending bill
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the House will vote on a 45-day short-term spending bill Saturday, as congressional lawmakers race against a government shutdown that will commence at midnight unless a last-minute deal is struck.
2023-10-01 00:26
Doubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing schools to double up classrooms, move courses online and employ what critics have labeled as underqualified teachers.
2023-09-11 20:46
UAW workers ratify Ultium Cells wage agreement in Ohio
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union at Ultium Cells, a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy
2023-08-28 04:23
GM battery joint venture agrees to hike Ohio workers wages
A joint venture battery plant said on Thursday it will hike the wages of workers at its Ohio
2023-08-25 05:47
Freedom Caucus warns they won't back short-term spending bill without concessions
The House Freedom Caucus released a letter Monday morning warning they won't back a short-term spending bill that funds the government at last year's levels unless they get major concessions that have no chance of passing the Senate, highlighting a major problem for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
2023-08-21 23:22
Why Republicans can't get out of their climate bind, even as extreme heat overwhelms the US
Deadly heatwaves are baking the US. Scientists just reported that July will be the hottest month on record. And now, after years of skepticism and denial in the GOP ranks, a small number of Republicans are urging their party to get proactive on the climate crisis.
2023-07-30 20:20
House to vote on resolution of support for Israel in wake of Jayapal comments
The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution affirming support for Israel, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise -- a direct response to Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal's now walked back comments about Israel being a "racist" state.
2023-07-18 20:55
Air traffic controllers union pushes for staffing solution after scathing DOT watchdog report
As millions of Americans are expected to pack commercial flights over the July 4th holiday, the union representing the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic controllers says a recent government watchdog report is proof the agency and Congress must fix a "flawed staffing model."
2023-06-27 06:26
House to take up GOP resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff
The House is expected on Wednesday to take up a censure resolution against California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for his role in investigations of the former president.
2023-06-15 00:22