With the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ending, many renters encounter potential eviction. What We Know: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 contains […]
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Pause on Oil and Gas Leases
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty ruled against Biden’s move to stop oil and gas leasing on federal lands. What We Know: The stall was imposed […]
Garland Declares New Plan to Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced President Joe Biden’s administration’s new plans to fight against domestic terrorism. What We Know: The Biden administration assessed the […]
Senate Passes Bill Marking Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill marking June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day. What We Know: Juneteenth is the commemoration of […]
California to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions
California was one of the first states to impose a lockdown at the start of the pandemic. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom is lifting most of […]
Head of DOJ’s National Security Stepping Down at the End of the Month
Former President Donald Trump’s appointed head of the Department of Justice’s national security, John Demers, has decided to step down at the end of this […]
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson for Federal Appeals Court
On Monday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. What We Know: With […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel Ousted After 12 Years
In a 60-59 vote, Naftali Bennett took over as Prime Minister after a two-year cycle of political standstill. What We Know: Benjamin Netanyahu was viewed […]
9 Mass Shootings This Weekend Brings Total to 272 This Year
From Friday afternoon to Sunday, nine mass shootings occurred in six states. This brings the total of mass shootings for 2021 to 272. What We […]
California Awards $15 Million To Victims For Destroyed Embryos
A jury awarded around $15 million to five victims who lost their eggs or embryos in a storage malfunction at Pacific Fertility Center on March […]