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Elizabeth Warren: Fed chair has failed at both his jobs
Jerome Powell “stepped up and took a flamethrower to the regulations,” the senator said.
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
The government said prices increased 0.4% last month, just below January’s 0.5% rise.
Biden on economy: ‘It’s understandable why people are just down’
“I can’t think of a time when there’s been greater uncertainty,” the president said.
Cuban Journalist: U.S.-Cuba Talks on Migration Come as Ongoing Embargo Creates Economic Refugees
We look at U.S. policy toward Cuba as U.S. and Cuban officials met Wednesday to discuss migration from the island. This January, the U.S. Embassy in Havana began processing immigrant visas for the first time in more than five years in an attempt to control the extent of undocumented migration from the island. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to face pressure to lift the embargo that has severely limited trade and more with Cuba for decades.
Rutgers on Strike: Meet One of Thousands of Profs & Grad Workers Demanding Better Pay, Job Security
Faculty at the state-run Rutgers University in New Jersey have entered their fifth day of a historic strike — the first faculty strike in the school’s 257-year history. Organizers of three unions, representing more than 9,000 professors, lecturers and graduate assistants, are demanding increased pay and better job security, especially for poorly paid graduate workers and adjunct faculty.
Division Remains Deep in Northern Ireland as Biden Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
President Biden was in Ireland this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the U.S.-brokered peace deal that ended three decades of fighting in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles.
DeSantis Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida; Legal Fight Intensifies over Abortion Pill
We look at the state of abortion access in the United States with The Nation’s Amy Littlefield as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on a ruling set to take effect Saturday that effectively overrides the Food and Drug Administration’s two-decade-old approval of the medication abortion pill mifepristone. Her most recent piece is headlined “A Conservative Christian Judge Rules Against Medication Abortion.
Ex-Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Has Urgent Plea For Dominion Amid Settlement Rumors
Carlson, who reached a settlement with the network, implored the voting systems company to go to trial.
Ex-Labor Secretary Sums Up GOP With 1 Chilling Word
Robert Reich explained how the Republican party is fast becoming the “American Fascist Party” thanks to inspiration from Donald Trump.
Mehdi Hasan Reveals Why Fox News Is Facing An ‘Existential Threat’ This Week
The MSNBC host shows why the right-wing network could be in big trouble, legally and financially.
Lindsey Graham Puts Marjorie Taylor Greene On Blast Over Defense Of Leak Suspect
“What they’re suggesting will destroy America’s ability to defend itself,” said Graham after Greene’s defense of the Pentagon leaks suspect.
‘Rough Week’: Fox News Host Says Things Aren’t Looking Good In Dominion Case
Howard Kurtz said things hadn’t gone well for the network in the lead-up to its trial against Dominion Voting Systems.
Biden to open up Medicaid, Obamacare plans to DACA recipients
The proposed rule submitted by CMS amends the definition of “lawful presence” to include DACA recipients for eligibility for Medicaid and marketplace coverage.
DeSantis could be walking into a general election trap on abortion
Democrats prepared to pounce after Florida governor backed a six-week abortion ban.
What last night’s abortion pill twist means for access — even in blue states
Here’s a look at the 5th Circuit’s decision and what happens next.
Biden admin to shore up HIPAA to protect abortion seekers and providers
Advocates have long demanded data privacy improvements as doctors and patients fear prosecution post-Roe.
STDs are at record levels. It could get much worse.
People with already high risk for HIV could lose access to free PrEP and testing.
Why Is Ice Cream So Easy to Love?
In America, the frozen treat has become associated with comfort and escape.
Of Course This Is How the Intelligence Leak Happened
National-security leaks. Insurrections. Bank runs. Group chats are now the most powerful force on the internet.
The Problem With the Retirement Age Is That It’s Too High
The richest society in human history should prioritize earlier eligibility for Social Security.
Elizabeth Warren: Fed chair has failed at both his jobs
Jerome Powell “stepped up and took a flamethrower to the regulations,” the senator said.
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
The government said prices increased 0.4% last month, just below January’s 0.5% rise.
Biden on economy: ‘It’s understandable why people are just down’
“I can’t think of a time when there’s been greater uncertainty,” the president said.
Cuban Journalist: U.S.-Cuba Talks on Migration Come as Ongoing Embargo Creates Economic Refugees
We look at U.S. policy toward Cuba as U.S. and Cuban officials met Wednesday to discuss migration from the island. This January, the U.S. Embassy in Havana began processing immigrant visas for the first time in more than five years in an attempt to control the extent of undocumented migration from the island. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to face pressure to lift the embargo that has severely limited trade and more with Cuba for decades.
Rutgers on Strike: Meet One of Thousands of Profs & Grad Workers Demanding Better Pay, Job Security
Faculty at the state-run Rutgers University in New Jersey have entered their fifth day of a historic strike — the first faculty strike in the school’s 257-year history. Organizers of three unions, representing more than 9,000 professors, lecturers and graduate assistants, are demanding increased pay and better job security, especially for poorly paid graduate workers and adjunct faculty.
Division Remains Deep in Northern Ireland as Biden Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
President Biden was in Ireland this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the U.S.-brokered peace deal that ended three decades of fighting in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles.
DeSantis Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida; Legal Fight Intensifies over Abortion Pill
We look at the state of abortion access in the United States with The Nation’s Amy Littlefield as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on a ruling set to take effect Saturday that effectively overrides the Food and Drug Administration’s two-decade-old approval of the medication abortion pill mifepristone. Her most recent piece is headlined “A Conservative Christian Judge Rules Against Medication Abortion.