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‘Become Chinese or die’: Inside China’s detention camps for Uyghurs
Leaked photos show prison-like conditions in what China calls “re-education” camps for its Uyghur Muslim population in the country’s Xinjiang region. The photos were hacked from police servers. Name: Rahile Omer Age in 2018: 15 … -
Biden will support bipartisan gun reform agreement
A bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement in principle on gun-safety legislation. Ten Republican senators announced they will support the package, which will allow it to overcome the hurdle of a 60-vote filibuster. The bill: creates stricter penalties for gun trafficking and straw purchases which are purchases for someone who can’t buy the gun themself;… -
Trump calls out daughter Ivanka after Jan. 6 hearing appearance
Former President Donald Trump is calling out his own daughter on his Truth Social platform. The January 6th Committee showed video from Ivanka Trump’s deposition during its primetime hearing Thursday. The video revealed she believed then-Attorney General Bill Barr’s statements that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. “It affected my perspective. I… -
Trump family depositions expected in Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold a public hearing live on television and online Thursday night. The committee said it will provide an initial summary of its findings about what it described as a “coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election… -
Fourth grade Uvalde shooting survivor appears before Congress
A fourth grade student who covered herself in blood to survive the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting appeared before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday during a hearing on gun violence. Eleven-year-old Miah Cerillo described the moment she watched the gunman murder her teacher. She said he told the teacher goodnight and shot her in the head. … -
SCOTUS expected to rule on college admissions, immigration and religion
June is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, issuing the majority of its rulings throughout the month. The high court issued three decisions on Monday, yet 30 opinions remain this session. Below are five of the 10 most important decisions we’re following that are expected in the coming weeks. For five more cases… -
SCOTUS decisions on abortion, gun rights, immigration approaching
June is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, as it issues the majority of its rulings throughout the month. The high court issued three decisions Monday, yet 30 opinions remain this session. Below are five of the 10 most important decisions we’re following that are expected in the coming weeks. We’ll provide coverage… -
‘For God’s sake, do something’: President Biden urges gun reform
Washington lawmakers are hoping the public outcry after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, Texas, and Tulsa will give them the momentum needed to pass gun reform legislation. President Joe Biden urged congressional action Thursday night during a speech from the White House, in which he said everyday places have become “killing fields.” The president… -
Voter ID: Facts and myths of identifying yourself at the voting booth
There’s an awful lot of debate about voter identification. Some fact, some fiction and a surplus of opinions. But what are the rules surrounding voter ID? Does it impact turnout? This article answers all those questions, but to sum it up: we certainly don’t have compelling evidence that there’s much to be gained from these… -
Biden administration forgives $5.8 billion in student loans
The Biden administration will cancel $5.8 billion in federal student loans for 560,000 borrowers. Loans will be forgiven for anyone who attended Corinthian Colleges from its founding in 1995 to its closing in 2015. This is the largest single student loan discharge in history. The Department of Education said the now defunct Corinthian Colleges misrepresented… -
SCOTUS order may doom PA GOP Senate candidate McCormick
A Supreme Court order may be the final nail in the coffin for a Pennsylvania Senate candidate who is trying to overtake celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in the Republican primary race. David McCormick and Dr. Oz are separated by fewer than 1,000 votes, but uncounted mail-in ballots may no longer be able to put him over… -
Canada moves to ban handguns as America negotiates gun laws
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation that, if passed, will make it illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada. It also bans toy guns that authorities say look authentic and can be dangerous. “We recognize that the vast majority of gun owners use them safely and in accordance with the… -
Entertainers, politicians cancel their NRA convention appearances
High-profile politicians and entertainers are canceling their speeches at the NRA’s annual convention in Houston. The event is taking place three days after the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The cancellations include country stars Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, and Larry Stewart, as well as folk-rock artist Don McLean. Texas Republican Gov. Greg…