SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Syria conflict heightens discussion on sanctions: Lift them or proceed cautiously?

Syria fighting intensifies sanctions debate: Repeal or go slow?

The recent spike in violent sectarian clashes in Syria has ignited discussions in Congress about whether to heed President Trump’s call to lift all sanctions on the country. Trump has shown support for Syrian interim president Ahmed Alshara, who played a key role in the ousting of long-time dictator Bashar Assad last December. However, there’s […]

Appeals court refuses to lift Trump’s restrictions on AP White House access

Appeals court declines to remove Trump's limits on AP White House access

A federal judge in Washington, DC, has chosen not to overturn a prior ruling that permitted President Trump’s administration to limit access for the Associated Press to particular areas of the White House. The White House had excluded the Associated Press from the Press Pool, a group of rotating reporters tasked with covering the president’s […]

Leading Republican on House China committee challenges decision to lift Nvidia chip restrictions

Leading Republican on House China committee challenges decision to lift Nvidia chip restrictions

Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), who leads the House Selection Committee on the Communist Party of China, is challenging the Trump administration’s choice to permit NVIDIA to resume sales of specific artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. In a letter addressed to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday, lawmakers expressed their concerns regarding NVIDIA’s H20 chip. […]

Judge asked to lift gag order in Kohberger case after murder plea

Judge asked to lift gag order in Kohberger case after murder plea

A coalition of various media organizations has requested an Idaho judge to remove the gag order in the Brian Coberger case, now that he has pleaded guilty and there’s no ongoing investigation to safeguard. During a recent hearing, prosecutors proposed that the gag order be referred to as a “non-confinement order.” This order had originally […]

Lift the Pride Parade’s unjust restriction on gay NYPD officers

Lift the Pride Parade's unjust restriction on gay NYPD officers

For the fifth year in a row, organizers of the city’s Pride Parade have decided to prohibit officers from marching in their uniforms. Gay officers are required to distance themselves from their NYPD affiliations if they wish to take part. The reasoning given by NYC Pride’s Heritage Arm is that they want to avoid an […]

Markets Update: Tax Breaks Lift Major Tech Stocks

Markets Update: Tax Breaks Lift Major Tech Stocks

Be Selective When Choosing Stocks The Morningstar US Market Index rose 3.4% last week, marking the first time in months that it exceeded fair value estimates. As larger growth stocks continue to drive market gains, there are still opportunities for investors who are selective and patient. For tips on how to use ratings effectively when […]