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Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
‘Silence is the oxygen for tyranny,’ a Uyghur activist said.
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Tens of Thousands Expected for March for Life in DC
While Roe v. Wade was struck down almost four years ago, pro-life advocates say more needs to be done.
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New Rules Imposed After Last Year’s Deadly Midair Collision Will Be Made Permanent
The rules were imposed to increase safety around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001.
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Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
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Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
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Top Democrat on China Select Committee to Step Down
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he’s proud of what the bipartisan committee has accomplished.
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National Park Service Terminates Leases on Public DC Golf Courses
The nonprofit that operates them says the three courses will remain open for the time being.
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Chinese Christians Face a Hard Christmas
Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.
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DOJ Sues DC Over Ban of Semi-Automatic Firearms
DOJ alleged that the Metropolitan Police Department has engaged in a ‘pattern and practice’ of banning guns that denies residents their rights.
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Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
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DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls
A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.
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Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
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Minimum Wage to Rise in 22 States Next Year
The minimum wage will reach at least $15 per hour in 14 states.
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Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the U.S. Constitution and local District of Columbia law.
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16 States Sue Federal Government Over Pause in Funds for EV Charging Stations
California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.
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Judge Says He’s Unlikely to Block Construction of White House Ballroom, for Now
He said he expects the government to finalize and unveil its construction plans by the end of the month.
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Oversight Committee Alleges Outgoing DC Police Chief Manipulated Crime Statistics
President Donald Trump cited crime as the reason for an ongoing deployment of the National Guard in Washington.
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National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project
The Trump administration says the president has legal authority to move forward with construction.
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On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
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Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
‘Silence is the oxygen for tyranny,’ a Uyghur activist said.
|
Tens of Thousands Expected for March for Life in DC
While Roe v. Wade was struck down almost four years ago, pro-life advocates say more needs to be done.
|
New Rules Imposed After Last Year’s Deadly Midair Collision Will Be Made Permanent
The rules were imposed to increase safety around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001.
|
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
|
Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
|
Top Democrat on China Select Committee to Step Down
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he’s proud of what the bipartisan committee has accomplished.
|
National Park Service Terminates Leases on Public DC Golf Courses
The nonprofit that operates them says the three courses will remain open for the time being.
|
Chinese Christians Face a Hard Christmas
Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.
|
DOJ Sues DC Over Ban of Semi-Automatic Firearms
DOJ alleged that the Metropolitan Police Department has engaged in a ‘pattern and practice’ of banning guns that denies residents their rights.
|
Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
|
DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls
A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.
|
Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
|
Minimum Wage to Rise in 22 States Next Year
The minimum wage will reach at least $15 per hour in 14 states.
|
Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the U.S. Constitution and local District of Columbia law.
|
16 States Sue Federal Government Over Pause in Funds for EV Charging Stations
California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.
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Judge Says He’s Unlikely to Block Construction of White House Ballroom, for Now
He said he expects the government to finalize and unveil its construction plans by the end of the month.
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Oversight Committee Alleges Outgoing DC Police Chief Manipulated Crime Statistics
President Donald Trump cited crime as the reason for an ongoing deployment of the National Guard in Washington.
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National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project
The Trump administration says the president has legal authority to move forward with construction.
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On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
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