Kansas legislators impose sweeping anti-transgender bathroom law

Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. on Thursday, overriding the Democratic governor’s veto of the measure without having a clear idea of how their new law will be enforced.

U.S. economy grew 1.1% in early 2023, showing momentum is slowing

This post was originally published on this siteThe latest figures, released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, mark a sharp slowdown at a time when Wall Street is already bracing for recession, in part because of fears that the banking sector’s troubles will curtail lending.

Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims

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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally announces presidential bid

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his 2024 presidential campaign with a series of criticisms of the Biden administration as he outlined his plans.

Over half of 2022’s most challenged books have LGBTQ themes

As the nation’s culture wars rage on in classrooms and libraries, attempts to ban books have reached a record high, and titles with LGBTQ themes remain top targets.

Joe Manchin Threatens To Back Repeal Of His Own Bill

The Democratic senator is under pressure in West Virginia, where GOP Gov. Jim Justice is expected to announce a campaign to oust him in 2024.

Jordan subpoenas FBI human resources official

This post was originally published on this siteHouse Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) subpoenaed a top human resources official at the FBI late Monday, compelling testimony from Jennifer Leigh Moore hours after she appeared for a voluntary interview with the panel. “Today, Chairman Jordan issued a subpoena to Jennifer Leigh Moore, Executive Assistant Director of Human Resources […]

Harry Belafonte: Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96

The King of Calypso, who became a major voice in America’s civil rights movement, died at home.

Gaetz threatens to vote against debt limit bill without work requirement changes

This post was originally published on this siteRep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) threatened to vote against a debt-limit bill that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has proposed without changes to the proposal’s work requirements for public assistance programs. Gaetz said on an episode of his podcast, “Firebrand with Matt Gaetz,” that he would want work requirements […]

Biden Picks Julie Chávez Rodríguez as 2024 Campaign Manager

Ms. Chávez Rodríguez, a veteran of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political orbit, also worked on the president’s 2020 campaign before becoming director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

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