Category: US News

Alabama Inmate Asks Appeals Court to Block His Execution, Citing State’s Past Problems

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorneys for an Alabama inmate on death row asked a federal appeals court Monday to block his upcoming execution, arguing the state has a history of troubled lethal injections. James Barber, 54, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday as the state seeks to resume executions following a lengthy pause. Gov. Kay Ivey…


Education Secretary Tells Students With Loans to ‘Pay What You Can Afford’

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said on Monday that the department will continue to extend support for student loan holders and look for ways to provide more relief for existing borrowers, two weeks after the Supreme Court struck down a government attempt to forgive millions of such loans. “The goal is to be able to pay…


LIVE NOW: House Democrat Leadership Hold Weekly Press Conference (July 18)

The House Democrat leadership, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), and Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) hold a weekly press conference at 10:45 a.m. ET on July 18. …


House Democrat Leadership Hold Weekly Press Conference (July 18)

The House Democrat leadership, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), and Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) hold a weekly press conference at 10:45 a.m. ET on July 18. …


LIVE NOW: House Human Rights Subcommittee Hearing on ‘The Dire State of Religious Freedom Around the World’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee Human Rights Subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Dire State of Religious Freedom Around the World” at 10:30 a.m. ET on July 18. Witnesses Panel I: Rabbi Abraham Cooper Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Eric Patterson, Ph.D. President of the Religious Freedom Institute Reverend Susan Hayward Associate…


House Human Rights Subcommittee Hearing on ‘The Dire State of Religious Freedom Around the World’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee Human Rights Subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Dire State of Religious Freedom Around the World” at 10:30 a.m. ET on July 18. Witnesses Panel I: Rabbi Abraham Cooper Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Eric Patterson, Ph.D. President of the Religious Freedom Institute Reverend Susan Hayward Associate…


FDA Approves Drug Aimed at Preventing Respiratory Disease in Babies and Toddlers

U.S. drug regulators have approved a drug aimed at preventing a respiratory disease in babies and toddlers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 17 cleared Beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody that prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a lower respiratory tract disease. Children up to 24 months of age can now receive the drug,…


Wildfire Crisis to Escalate, Prompting Health Concerns for 5 Types of People

With wildfires raging out of control across Canada, experts warn the United States may be facing a summer of intense heat and hazardous smoke. But just how dangerous is this smoke to our health, and when should we be masking up outdoors? “If you are healthy, you’re usually not at major risk from short-term exposure…


Wildfire Crisis to Escalate, Prompting Health Concerns for 5 Types of People: Can Masks Help?

With wildfires raging out of control across Canada, experts warn the United States may be facing a summer of intense heat and hazardous smoke. But just how dangerous is this smoke to our health, and when should we be masking up outdoors? “If you are healthy, you’re usually not at major risk from short-term exposure…


Biden Administration Targeting Schools That Removed Sexually Explicit Books: Conservatives

Conservatives say the Biden administration is once again cracking down on parental rights by going after schools where parents fought to remove sexually inappropriate books. The White House released a statement on June 8 announcing the appointment of a new DEO coordinator “to address the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights…