Tag: United States Politics and Government
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday to halt the start of President Biden’s national vaccine mandate for…
Big Tech ‘Amplification’: What Does That Mean?
Lawmakers have spent years investigating how hate speech, misinformation and bullying on social media sites can lead to real-world harm.…
Taliban and 9/11 Families Fight for Billions in Frozen Afghan Funds
WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 years ago, about 150 family members of Sept. 11 victims sought a measure of justice for…
Carrie P. Meek, 5-Term Florida Representative, Dies at 95
Carrie P. Meek, who was spurred by memories of childhood discrimination and inspired by her heritage as she rose to…
Local News Outlets May Reap $1.7 Billion in Build Back Better Aid
Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the second-ranking House Republican, echoed that criticism on Twitter: “This is Biden and Dems in…
Booster Rollout for Nursing Homes Is Sluggish
A Connecticut nursing home had planned to roll out Covid booster shots to residents at the beginning of this month.But…