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Manchin Now Says Bank Deregulation Isn’t Great Despite “Yes” Vote on 2018 Repeal
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, bank deregulation doesn’t look so good to Manchin.
Neo-Nazis, Far Right Protesters Storm Drag Queen Story Hour in Ohio
Protesters of the story hour carried swastikas, spewed Nazi jargon and threatened violence.
China Condemns US Plan to Sell Nuclear Submarines to Australia
Many have denounced the U.S.-U.K.-Australia military pact as an escalation of a “new Cold War” against China.
EPA Proposes Limiting “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water for the First Time
Environmental groups that have long advocated for action against PFAS pollution praised the new proposal.
Texas Lawmakers Propose Drag Ban Modeled After Anti-Abortion “Bounty Hunter” Law
Republicans in Texas have introduced six anti-drag bills, including one that would allow people to sue drag performers.
Warren: Jerome Powell Should Recuse Himself From Bank Probe for Role in Failure
The Silicon Valley Bank failure was caused in part by deregulation pushed by Powell, Warren says.
Biden Signs Executive Order on Guns to Enhance Background Checks
The president signed the executive order in Monterey Park, California, where a mass shooting happened in January.
House GOP Pushes Bill Targeting Food Assistance for the Poor
The legislation would impose more harsh work requirements on certain recipients amid growing food insecurity.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Leave
Illinois law now allows workers to accrue paid leave to use “for any reason of the employee’s choosing.”
Black Student Sues School After Teacher Assaulted Her for Not Reciting Pledge
Federal precedent and South Carolina state law stipulate that students are not required to recite the pledge.