What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers
A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes…
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Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers
Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time…
Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing ‘feedback’
An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market “prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives.”…
The latest on student debt relief — and how young voters are feeling about it
A look at where things stand on student loan forgiveness — and how Republicans and Democrats differ on whether to…
Secretary Blinken talked economy, security and AI during trip to China
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are engaging in talks over…