The announcement came after the narrow loss of the House by the Democratic Party, in last week’s midterm elections.
Popularity for Shein surges in American states with high poverty
Google Trends data shows that ultra-fast fashion clothing retailer Shein is searched more often in states with high poverty percentages.
University of Virginia shooting latest instance of gunfire on school campuses
Fifteen years after a gunman killed 32 people at Virginia Tech University, the University of Virginia experienced an episode of gun violence this week, which resulted in the death of three members of the football team. While tragic, the shooting…
So close to speakership, Hoyer to step away from leadership role, remain in House
Hoyer for years was considered a likely successor to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House GOP lawmakers say they will probe Hunter Biden
The Republican-led House oversight and judiciary committees will focus on an investigation of President Joe Biden and his family.
Over the past year, D.C. Metro rail system shortages have grown as ridership has increased
In Fall 2021, the Metro took off all 7000-series trains after a safety investigation found issues with the wheels. Coupled with ridership losses from the pandemic, the rail system is struggling to meet pre-pandemic levels.
Oath Keepers data leak: An investigation of a far-right militia
The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Looking at the NFL’s history of concussion failure after Tagovailoa scare
The incident was severe enough to spark revisions to the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Senate moves ahead on bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriages
If passed, the measure would require the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages.
Citing 1835 treaty, Cherokee Nation appeals to House for a delegate
The House Rules Committee held a hearing with the Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and legal experts to discuss the treaty’s implications and explore options for meeting that request.