Politics
Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from U.S. detention after being granted asylum
Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released from federal detention more than five months after being swept up in the...
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of 'DEI-related' discrimination against white workers
The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. Source...
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. Source link
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president's plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of...
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts
Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. Source link
Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't seek reelection to U.S. House
Georgia Republican U.S. House member Barry Loudermilk, who has been active in efforts to discredit Democratic-led investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, announced Wednesday that he won't...
Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White House a replica of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus that had been tossed into Baltimore's harbor...
House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital minerals
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump's executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign...
What happens if Mitch McConnell can't finish his term?
Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization this week with flu-like symptoms has renewed attention not just to the 83-year-old's health, but to a question with significant political ramifications: What happens if...
