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Biden administration announces $585 million for water infrastructure projects

The Biden administration will put nearly $600 million toward drought resilience and upgrades to water infrastructure, Interior Department officials announced Wednesday. The administration will disperse nearly $585 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 83 water projects in 11 states, Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau said on a call with reporters. Every major...

ACLU sues Indiana over law banning transgender care for youth

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against Indiana for its law that banned all gender-affirming care for minors that was signed by the state’s governor Wednesday, saying the statute violates patient rights. The national and Indiana state branch of the ACLU filed the suit in a federal court after Indiana Gov. Eric...

Chinese Embassy warns lawmakers against meeting with Taiwan president

The Chinese Embassy in Washington is warning House lawmakers against meeting with Taiwan’s president in Los Angeles, describing such interactions as "serious political provocations.” Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, posted what she said was an email from the Chinese Embassy expressing “firm opposition” to...

Progressives invigorated after wins in Chicago, Wisconsin

Progressives got a big boost of momentum following major victories in the Midwest on Tuesday in what could have national implications heading into 2024. Brandon Johnson’s upset mayoral win in Chicago gave liberals confidence in their approach to big cities after doubts mounted over the handling of policing and crime in New York. And in...

Achieving true environmental justice requires moving beyond the rhetoric

As you read this, millions of Americans in fenceline communities are being poisoned with lethal toxic emissions.

While pinning Trump case to campaign laws, Bragg eyes a backup plan

The much-awaited charges against Donald Trump show Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) plans to largely rest on campaign laws to prosecute the former president for obscuring his reimbursement of hush money payments. But sprinkled into charging documents and public statements from Bragg are references to tax law violations — a sign New York prosecutors...

White House’s Karine Jean-Pierre stumbles when pressed on Biden absence at King Charles coronation

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stumbled while attempting to answer reporter questions about President Biden's decision not to attend the coronation of King Charles III.

Vermont Senate passes bill raising marriage age to 18

The Vermont Senate has passed a bill that would raise the state's marriage age to 18. The Green Mountain State's current marriage age is 16 with parental consent.

Rand Paul staffer’s friend details attack: ‘He’s an absolute champ… was able to run despite being stabbed’

A friend of Sen. Rand Paul's staffer Phillip Todd, who was randomly attacked last month in the nation's capital, detailed the assault in a new interview.

Former Dem congressional candidate details shooting that ‘targeted’ family’s home

Former Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Kanew posted on Twitter that his family was "targeted" over the weekend after their family home was shot at Saturday night.

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