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Rep. Cleaver New Co-Chair of House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Rep. Cleaver New Co-Chair of House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Rep. Cleaver New Co-Chair of House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
2024-03-27 19:35:16
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Mo., is the new Democratic co-chair of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. He was invited to serve as co-chair by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, the co-chairs of... Read More

Supreme Court
Five Takeaways From the Abortion Pill Case Before US Supreme Court
Five Takeaways From the Abortion Pill Case Before US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for millions of American women and for scores of drugs regulated by... Read More

What Happens During Burnout and How to Cope

WASHINGTON — Many of us, from time to time, may feel a little “burned out.” Spreading ourselves too thin with... Read More

2024-03-25 14:39:13
Is Salt Really Bad for You?

WASHINGTON — Adding salt to a home cooked meal gives it flavor. Drinking water with a bit of salt after... Read More

2024-03-25 14:15:29
Court Agrees to Block Collection of Trump's $454M Civil Fraud Judgment if He Puts Up $175M

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald... Read More

2024-03-25 15:48:33

Diplomacy

Breaking Barriers: Women in Foreign Service Diplomacy
Diplomacy
Breaking Barriers: Women in Foreign Service Diplomacy
2024-03-25 15:09:54
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Women have long played pivotal roles in international diplomacy, though their contributions may have been overshadowed by historical biases and systemic barriers. In honor of Women’s History Month, distinguished voices, including retired Ambassador Barbara Kay Bodine, Ambassador Paula... Read More

Opinion Polls

Nearly Eight in 10 AAPI Adults in US Think Abortion Should Be Legal, AP-NORC Poll Finds
Opinion Polls
Nearly Eight in 10 AAPI Adults in US Think Abortion Should Be Legal, AP-NORC Poll Finds
2024-03-21 15:39:37
by Home

WASHINGTON (AP) — With abortion rights poised to be one of the major issues in the 2024 election, a new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where... Read More

Health

Drug Overdoses Reach Another Record With Almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC Says
Health
Drug Overdoses Reach Another Record With Almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC Says
2024-03-22 13:59:46
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022, according to final federal figures released Thursday. Over the last two decades, the number of U.S. overdose deaths has risen almost every year and continued to break annual records... Read More

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2024-03-21 15:13:21
by Dan McCue
$1.2T Spending Plan Unveiled Ahead of Saturday Shutdown Deadline

WASHINGTON — House and Senate leaders released an over-$1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, giving lawmakers less than... Read More

WASHINGTON — House and Senate leaders released an over-$1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, giving lawmakers less than 48 hours to pass it ahead of the midnight Friday deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown. The 1,012-page package,... Read More

2024-03-22 21:23:02
by Dan McCue
After a Decade on Capitol Hill, Brad Howard Steps Out on His Own

WASHINGTON — After a decade on Capitol Hill, most recently as chief of staff for former Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla.,... Read More

WASHINGTON — After a decade on Capitol Hill, most recently as chief of staff for former Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., and communications director of the Blue Dog Coalition, Brad Howard knew it was time for change. “It was time to... Read More

2024-03-21 15:26:41
by Kate Michael
Rep. Ro Khanna Talks of Need to Future Proof the Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — There was as much discussion on inclusive economic policies as on Democratic campaign strategy when Rep. Ro... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — There was as much discussion on inclusive economic policies as on Democratic campaign strategy when Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., spoke at the D.C.-based think tank, Center for American Progress, on Wednesday.  Talking strategies for fortifying the economy... Read More

2024-03-20 13:56:40
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Trump Suggests He'd Support a National Ban on Abortions Around 15 Weeks of Pregnancy

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure. The Republican former president has taken credit for... Read More

2024-03-22 20:53:42
by Dan McCue
Greene Files Motion to Vacate Speaker’s Chair

WASHINGTON — For the second time in five months, a member of the Republican Conference in the House has filed... Read More

WASHINGTON — For the second time in five months, a member of the Republican Conference in the House has filed a motion to vacate the chair of the party’s speaker. But this time, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., says the... Read More

2024-03-19 23:27:00
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Fentanyl Kills More Than 150 Americans Each Day, but Some States Keep Overdose Rescue Medications Out of Reach 

Today’s growing overdose epidemic is being fueled by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100... Read More

Today’s growing overdose epidemic is being fueled by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. In fact, it’s so lethal that only a tiny amount — 2 milligrams, about the size... Read More

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