U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains
The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s status quo. Share full article The…
April 2, 2024
Supreme Court Won’t Revive Washington Voting Map Said to Hurt Hispanics
A federal judge ruled that a state voting district diluted the ability of Latino voters to elect their preferred candidates. Share full article The case arose from a lawsuit by…
To R.F.K. Jr., It’s Biden, Not Trump, Who’s the Bigger Threat to Democracy
The independent presidential candidate stepped up his attacks on President Biden over perceived social media “censorship,” echoing Donald Trump’s wild claim that Mr. Biden is the true threat. Share full…
Putin is weaponizing corruption to weaken Europe from within
Corruption has long been a favorite weapon in Vladimir Putin’s arsenal. He used it extensively against Ukraine over a number of years to help prepare the ground for the full-scale…
Georgia Election Official Responds to Critical ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Plotline
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Larry David, the show’s creator and star. Share full article Larry David in Los Angeles in January. Several episodes…
Biden Talks to Xi About Conflicts, From Ukraine to the Pacific
President Biden aimed to keep relations stable in a call with Xi Jinping of China, but also planned to deliver warnings over Beijing’s activities around Taiwan, the South China Sea…
Biden Critics Push Democrats to Submit Blank Ballots in New York
Activists pressuring the president over Gaza urge voters to leave ballots unmarked, since New York does not allow “uncommitted” votes in primaries. Share full article Passing out fliers for the…
Trump to Focus on Border as Democrats Eye Boost From Florida Abortion Ruling
Democrats, bolstered by a pair of court rulings out of Florida on Monday, have fresh optimism about their ability to center the campaign on abortion. Share full article Former President…
Ruben Gallego, Democratic Senate Candidate in Arizona, Raises $7.5 Million
The congressman’s campaign said it had more than $9.6 million cash on hand as it looks toward a fall race against Kari Lake, a Trump ally, who has yet to…
Ukraine’s Arms Industry Is Growing, but Is It Growing Fast Enough?
Kyiv is aiming to build its own weapons to bring the fight to Russia. But it will take time Ukraine might not have. Share full article Ukraine is building more…