The Biden administration on Monday said it is easing restrictions imposed during former President Donald Trump‘s administration on travel to Cuba and on the sending of family remittances between the United States and the communist island. “The Cuban people are confronting an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and our policy will continue …

by Sarah Smith, ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. When it comes to reproductive care, Mississippi has a dual distinction. The state spawned the law that likely will lead to the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade. It is also unique among Deep South states for doing …

GOP Representatives Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois are condemning fellow Republicans days after a white gunman motivated by the right-wing “great replacement” theory killed 10 people in a racist shooting in western New York state. “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism,” …

Months after it stopped production and recalled its products, worsening a pandemic formula shortage, baby formula maker Abbott has entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, making way for the pharmaceutical company to reopen its infant formula plant in Michigan, Abbott announced Monday. Once the …

The Biden administration released a new plan on Monday to alleviate the rising cost of housing in the U.S. and to address the housing supply shortfall within five years through executive and legislative actions. The plan would give cities and towns with reformed zoning and land-use policies higher scores for certain …

by Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix May 13, 2022 A state trial judge has rejected Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand to dismantle Congressional District 5, a sprawling, Black-access congressional district in North Florida, citing language in the state Constitution forbidding diminishment of minority voting strength. Instead, Circuit Judge Layne Smith, sitting in …

The United States Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jerome Powell as the chair of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System until 2026. In an 80–19 landslide vote on the Senate floor on Thursday, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, a position he …

By Andrew Zhang, The Texas Tribune May 11, 2022 A federal appeals court on Wednesday reinstated a Republican-backed Texas law that prohibits large social media companies from banning users over their political viewpoints. The decision hands a win to Republicans who have long criticized social media platforms such as Twitter …

Ten people were killed and three others injured in a racist attack at a Buffalo grocery store Saturday afternoon when a white 18-year-old gunman opened fire. Eleven of the 13 shooting victims were Black. Officials said the suspected gunman, identified as Payton Gendron, traveled several hours to carry out the attack. The shooter reportedly live-streamed …

Errin Haines Originally published by The 19th From the moment the draft opinion leaked, people — many of them women — began gathering on the steps of the high court and in cities across America. Some voiced their outrage at the end of a precedent that lasted generations; others celebrated …

The House Oversight Committee said on Friday that it is launching an investigation into the four largest baby formula manufacturers and seeking answers on how to ramp up production amid a nationwide shortage. “The national formula shortage poses a threat to the health and economic security of infants and families in …

In light of the news of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, major activist groups are collectively taking a stance and organizing a rally in support of abortion rights. The rally is set to take place on Saturday, May 14 at noon in D.C. at the Northeast side of …

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed legislation to address the growing ethics crisis at the United States Supreme Court. The “Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022” (H.R. 7647) would require the Supreme Court to create a code of conduct that would apply to both the justices …

by Jacob Fischler, Florida Phoenix May 12, 2022 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol subpoenaed five Republican House members Thursday who the panel believes have knowledge of the events leading up to the attack, including communication with then-President Donald Trump. The …

President Joe Biden announced several steps Thursday to address the nationwide baby formula shortage, after meeting with retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Target, Reckitt and Gerber, about their efforts to increase production. Infant formula has been in short supply across the U.S. in recent months, the result of ongoing supply chain …