Nov 27, 2024
Rep. Devin Nunes speaking to a crowd of reporters outside.
Devin Nunes Lawsuit Faces Motion to Dismiss

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) filed a lawsuit against The Washington Post for an article that he says lied about his actions regarding Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The case is currently under consideration for a motion to dismiss filed by the defendant newspaper. The article in question was published six... Read More »

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New Hampshire School District Enters into Settlement Agreement After Discrimination Against English Language Learners Found in DOJ Investigation

Early last week, the Justice Department entered into a settlement agreement with the Nashua School District of New Hampshire over violations found in the school district’s English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The investigation found “widespread failures” to support English Language Learners which barred those students from actively and... Read More »

A man in a suit speaks at a press conference, with two individuals in the background, one wearing a mask. The setting includes flags hanging on the wall.
As Job Vacancies Remain Unfilled, States End Unemployment Aid

Over the past year, the unemployment rate has steadily dropped, with April 2021 showing the first tick up at 6.1% compared to March’s 6% unemployment rate. The latest figures are nearly half of what they were this time last year, leaving many economists speculating how far-reaching the effects of the... Read More »

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Ghost Guns Are Haunting the Streets

President Biden called for actions against gun violence at the federal level after mass shootings in Georgia, California, and Colorado. A part of these actions provides steps toward regulating ghost guns. Ghost guns are guns that are sent through the mail in parts, and the recipient puts them together. On... Read More »

Governor Kay Ivey signing the Senate Bill 46 to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama, with a legislative advisor present.
Alabama Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 46 last week, making her state the 37th to permit distribution, sale, and use of medical marijuana. The bill goes into effect immediately, but lawmakers estimate it will be 15 months before the entire process is legally instituted and medical marijuana will be... Read More »

A group of people at a rally holding flags, with one person wearing a mask resembling a former president.
Oregon counties vote to secede, join Idaho

Last week five more Oregon counties passed a measure to begin the process of discussing how to secede and become part of Idaho instead. Malheur, Sherman, Grant, Baker, and Lake counties joined Jefferson and Union which approved a similar motion last year. A total of seven counties make up the... Read More »

A group of people gathers inside a building, holding signs related to abortion rights, with some signs stating "Roe is unconstitutional" and "We will adopt your baby."
Texas Governor signs "heartbeat" abortion bill

Texas joined South Carolina and Idaho last week in banning nearly all abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. The law is set to be enforced in September; it now requires a physician to check for a fetal heartbeat and makes any individual who knowingly assists with an unlawful procedure... Read More »

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2.5 million to lose unemployment benefits by July

States across the country are deciding to no longer offer the additional $300 in federal pandemic unemployment benefits for their residents. The move will also end benefits entirely for those who were not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance, such as gig-workers, freelancers, individuals who had exhausted their benefits, and those... Read More »