Presented by Microsoft — The DOJ and Google will present closing arguments Thursday and Friday {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Google, DOJ return for closing arguments The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google will present closing arguments Thursday and Friday in the government’s case alleging the tech giant has illegally maintained...
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © AP Colleges scrambling to resolve campus protests As pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations jolt campuses across the country, colleges are increasingly turning to ways to deescalate the situations ahead of planned commencement ceremonies — either through force or...
The House on Wednesday approved legislation that would reinstate rights to drill in a contentious wildlife refuge that were overturned by the Biden administration. The bill, which passed in a 214-199 vote, would reinstate six oil and gas leases to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that the Biden administration revoked last year. The...
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, is raising concerns over Saudi Arabia’s intention to pursue a civil nuclear program with the U.S., citing the country’s “appalling human rights practices” and desire for nuclear weapons. In a Wednesday letter to President Biden, Markey said he was worried about...
Halle Berry's next starring role is on Capitol Hill: The "Monster's Ball" star is joining a bipartisan group of five female senators to make the push for menopause research funding. The 57-year-old actor will be present Thursday to announce a new bill that proponents call the "most expansive effort so far to boost federal research on...
Conservative House lawmakers sparred with campus protesters Wednesday at George Washington University (GW), where they toured the pro-Palestinian encampment that still stands despite repeated calls from the university for its removal. In videos on social media, Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Byron Donalds (Fla.), Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.), James Comer (Ky.) and others are seen...