As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor
As progressive Democrats gain traction, some connect economic policies with religious beliefs, like Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation. The Trump administration is allowing a contract with legal service providers for these children to end.
US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries
The State Department is making permanent a pilot program under which citizens from 50 countries, mainly in Africa, are required to post bonds to apply for a U.S. visa, and it’s raising the cost as well, to as much as $20,000.
Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities
The Trump Administration has announced changes to the Community Reinvestment Act, a law that requires regulators to document how well banks do in lending to low-to-middle income neighborhoods.
Tax returns show California’s Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations
The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to support operations in the Middle East have arrived at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria.
Missouri proposal would create nation’s toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments
Missouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution.
Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray drew the ire of Trump in December when he voted against a redistricting plan
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Ahead of midterms, Democratic candidates are grappling with previous positions calling to “defund the police” after George Floyd’s death.
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River
Arizona, California and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.