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Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US Capitol

The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months… Continue Reading

House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition

House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition… Continue Reading

Law enforcement on alert after plot warning at US Capitol

Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building again… Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 03.04.21 / Mark Krikorian, David Shor, Daniel Gade, Beverly Hallberg

Facebook lifts ban on US political, social issue ads

Facebook says it is lifting its ban on political and social-issue ads put in place after the 2020 U.S. presidential election… Continue Reading

In a new series, TCM takes a look at ‘problematic’ classics

The goal of “Reframed Classics” is to help give audiences the tools to discuss films from a different era and not just dismiss or cancel them.… Continue Reading

Arkansas lawmakers send governor near-total abortion ban

Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation banning nearly all abortions, sending the bill to a Republican governor who has expressed reservations about the move… Continue Reading

Maryland Senate approves package of police reform measures

A repeal of police job protections in a statewide disciplinary process that critics say have shielded authorities from responsibility in police brutality cases also was among the nine separate measures… Continue Reading

US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

The White House warned that the U.S. may consider a military response to the rocket attack that hit an air base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed… Continue Reading