Jun 29 House votes to remove Roger Taney bust, Confederate statues from the Capitol By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill calls for the removal of statues such as those of Jefferson Davis. It would also remove the bust of Roger Taney, the U.S. chief justice who wrote an infamous pro-slavery decision. Continue reading
Jun 29 7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face By Lizz Bolaji, Chloe Jones As Black women continue to achieve record levels of representation in elected office, the constant harassment and threats of violence many of them face challenge that trajectory. Some live in fear, others have chosen to leave public life. The PBS… Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 9:00 For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse By Amna Nawaz, Candice Norwood, Matt Loffman 2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government — from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in… Continue watching
Jun 29 U.S. House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters By Associated Press The bill, which drew bipartisan support, eliminates a requirement that special visa applicants get a medical exam before they leave Afghanistan. They would be able to get the exam once they are in the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 29 Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Congressional leaders and a media advocacy organization are urging the Federal Communications Commission to investigate how policy decisions have disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color. Continue reading
Jun 29 Biden to visit Florida building collapse on Thursday By Associated Press The slow work of sifting through the remnants of the collapsed building stretched into a sixth day on Tuesday, as families desperate for progress endured a wrenching wait for answers. Continue reading
Jun 29 House Financial Services Committee examines role of housing, finance in racial equity By Associated Press House Financial Services Committee examined the role of housing and finance in racial equity on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 29 Supreme Court says no right to bond hearing for some immigrants By Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled that the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants who say they will face persecution or torture if they are deported to their native countries. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on bipartisan infrastructure package By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden declared there is an urgent need for a “generational investment” in the nation’s infrastructure, as he looked to sell voters Tuesday on the economic benefits of the $973 billion bipartisan package that still faces an uncertain future… Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Experts, officials testify on science behind wildfires on federal land By News Desk and Associated Press The Biden administration said it is hiring more federal firefighters — and immediately raising their pay — as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of… Continue reading