The Supreme Court had already declared it unconstitutional in 2013. The Respect for Marriage Act has been introduced in Congress that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act…
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Interior Secretary Breaks Her Leg Hiking
She is working remotely for the time being. The Department of the Interior has reported that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland broke her leg Sunday while hiking in Shenandoah…
Read More45 Countries Report Russian Human Rights Violations
A second report released by the State Department documents Russian atrocities in Ukraine. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) released a second report last week,…
Read MoreUSS Ronald Reagan Moves to South China Sea
The crew will perform security operations for tactical training. Last week, the USS Ronald Reagan began maritime security operations in the South China Sea. The aircraft carrier will…
Read MoreEducation Department Awards Collegiate Relief Grants
The funding will help colleges continue to recover from the pandemic. On Wednesday, the Department of Education awarded the final $198 million to American colleges through the Higher…
Read MoreGovernors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation
Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…
Read MoreState Department Approves $1.5 Billion Arms Sales
Separate deals to Estonia, Norway, and South Korea have been authorized. On Friday, the State Department approved the potential sales of high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) to Estonia,…
Read MoreNOAA Agency to Study Rare Alaskan Whale
North Pacific right whales are down to roughly 30 in number. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries agreed to study the habitat designations for…
Read MoreJustice Department Sues Chicago Cubs Over Disability Violations
Officials say the renovated Wrigley Field doesn’t meet federal standards. Federal prosecutors filed a civil lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs, alleging the baseball team’s renovations at Wrigley Field…
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Birth Control Submitted to FDA
The review process will likely be completed by next year. French drugmaker HRA Pharma has submitted its hormone-based birth control Opill to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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