Political polarization has split families, ruined friendships, and even decimated swing seats in congressional elections. It’s even become fodder for a recent M&M’s Candy campaign. It’s also created a contentious environment in Washington. When House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) removed Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) from the Intelligence Committee, Democrats argued it…

For the first time, renewable energy is producing more electricity than coal in the U.S., thanks largely to the growth of wind and solar energy. Metro areas like Chicago, Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth are surrounded by wind and solar potential which will give them an advantage over cities like New York, Berlin, and London, as…

The Supreme Court needs more time to decide whether to limit access to an abortion pill. And Americans can now claim a portion of a $725 million settlement by Meta tied to user privacy violations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 20, 2023. Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill…

The National Football League is seeking help from Congress as it faces a growing problem of drone interruptions during games. Last season, the NFL dealt with over 2,500 drone incursions, nearly double the previous year’s total. “The attitude of most of the stadium personnel that I have talked to over the years is it’s just…

Senate Republicans will not help Democrats temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Feinstein is trying to recover from shingles and her absence is backing up the judicial nominee process. Changing committee membership requires 60 votes. Republicans are accusing Democrats of trying to replace her so they can get liberal judges…

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday, April 18, aimed at expanding access to affordable long-term care and child care. The order issues over 50 directives across nearly every federal agency. Under the order, the White House asks federal agencies to “identify which of their grant programs can support child care and long-term…

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a religious accommodation case involving a Postal Service worker who didn’t want to deliver packages on Sundays so he could observe the Sabbath. The decision will set new rules for how strict or lenient an employer must be when employees make schedule requests for religious reasons. Facts…

When TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress in March, he claimed the platform — owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance — doesn’t share user data with the Chinese government. Lawmakers weren’t buying it and neither have dozens of countries around the world. Congress, the U.S. military and more than half of U.S. states…

President Joe Biden traveled to Ireland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an agreement that ended decades of turmoil in the country. And a warning from the FBI on using public phone charging stations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  President Biden visits Ireland President Biden arrived in…