Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely… Continue Reading
Many Maryland schools set to reopen to students on Monday
Many of Maryland’s most populous districts are set to welcome some students back for in-person instruction Monday, marking the start of varying local plans in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s push to reopen schools… Continue Reading
Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several
A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one fighter and wounding several others… Continue Reading
Ex-Washington employees ask NFL to release report findings
Twenty female former Washington Football Team employees asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday to release the final report of an independent investigation into the organization… Continue Reading
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden… Continue Reading
Pentagon says reported sexual assaults at academies dropped
The number of sexual harassment and sexual assault cases reported at the military service academies dropped in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 school year… Continue Reading
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Senator wants to require national anthem at sporting events
The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding… Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers pass bill requiring in-person learning
The Virginia Senate gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would require schools to provide full-time, in-person instruction as the coronavirus pandemic drags on… Continue Reading
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