Jun 17 Biden's Federal Trade Commission pick is an energetic critic of Big Tech By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press President Joe Biden has installed an energetic critic of Big Tech as a top federal regulator at a time when the industry is under intense pressure from Congress, regulators and state attorneys general. Continue reading
Jun 17 As COVID-19 crisis ebbs, some lawmakers seeking 9/11-style commission By Jay Reeves, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The proposal comes amid lingering questions over the government's response to the crisis and the origin of the virus that has killed more than 600,000 Americans. Continue reading
Jun 17 More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there By Candice Norwood, Chloe Jones, Lizz Bolaji 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. These are… Continue reading
Jun 17 House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq War authorization By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday. The House voted 415-14 on Wednesday to send the bill to Biden, while the Senate passed the bill unanimously the day before. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Fauci says U.S. to spend $3.2 billion on antiviral pills for COVID-19 By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics. Continue reading
Jun 17 High court sides with Catholic agency in same sex family foster care dispute By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the city of Philadelphia violated the Constitution by limiting its relationship with a Catholic foster care agency over the group's refusal to certify same-sex couples as foster parents. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Local, state leaders testify on emerging cybersecurity threats By News Desk State and local leaders testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee Thursday about emerging cybersecurity threats. Continue reading
Jun 17 Supreme Court preserves Obamacare, dismissing latest challenge By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Former athletes, advocates testify on compensating college players By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press Former college athletes and advocates will testify on compensation for college sports players before the Senate Commerce Committee Thursday. Continue reading