Mexico Losing $8.5M a Day as U.S. Blocks Avocado Trade Amid Cartel Violence
The epicenter of Mexican avocado production lies in the state of Michoacán, one of the most dangerous areas in the country.
DC Does Away With Vaccine Mandates as Big Cities Pivot From COVID Rules
"We are in a much better place now," Mayor Muriel Bowser said during her Monday address.
9/11 Families Worry Only a Fraction Will See The $3.5B In Afghan Funds
Biden unfroze $7 billion Afghan assets, half of which could go to families of 9/11 victims. However, the families are divided on where the money should go.
Fentanyl Surge Started and Peaked Under Trump Despite GOP Blaming Biden
Republican lawmakers have tacked blame for the surge in fentanyl seizures on Biden, but the issue was brewing months before he took office.
Lawmakers Take Aim at Social Media as Facebook, TikTok Face Scrutiny
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D) and Cynthia Lummis (R) introduced legislation to combat social media "addiction" and the spread of misinformation on the platforms.
Truckers in California to Protest At Super Bowl Over School Mask Mandate
This comes as California's governor loosened some mask restrictions, but didn't eliminate mask requirements for students.
Pelosi's Trading Ban Could Force Husband to Sell at Least $10M in Stocks
The push for lawmakers to divest from the market would affect their spouses who have invested in the stick market.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Demands DHS Close ICE Center Accused of Abuse
The Florida congresswoman said it's time for the government to end its contract with the facility as its guards face allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
Tijuana Cops Clear Year-Old Migrant Camp—Hear From Those Who Lived There
Migrants living at the camp told Newsweek about the struggles they faced back home and shared the dreams they hoped to realize in the United States.
Congressional Staffers Move to Unionize Amid 'Toxic Workplace' Allegations
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that staffers who decided to unionize would have her "full support.”
$350B Bill Aimed at Competing With China Could Reshape Middle America
As America aims to reduce its reliance on China, Middle America could see a wave of tech investment dollars.
Other ISIS Factions Still Pose Threat to U.S. After Leader Dies During Raid
An American counterterrorism raid resulted in the death of a core ISIS leader. However, the terror group remains at large in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
School District Plans to Fly in Immigrants to Fill Jobs, Others May Follow
Foreign language teachers are one of the hardest positions for schools to fill. The Camden City School District aims to fill these roles by recruiting abroad.
Biden's Infrastructure Bill Could Change Rural America's Alliance With GOP
Rural Americans, who largely lean Republican, say the government does little to improve their lives. The infrastructure bill could shift that perception.
How Trump Labor Appointees Could Break Up Judges Union Under Biden's Watch
Immigration judges can only speak about the nation's 1.6 million immigration case backlog when representing their union. This right could soon be revoked.
Spotify's Move to Keep Joe Rogan Shows Podcasts' Hold on Audio Streaming Business
“The Joe Rogan Experience" attracts roughly 11 million listeners per episode on Spotify.
Joe Rogan Gets More Listeners in One Episode Than Neil Young, Joni Mitchell Get a Month
The decisions of the two musicians to leave Spotify does raise questions over what streaming services may be expected to do to combat misinformation.
'Racist Dog Whistle' to Call Black Female SCOTUS Pick 'Affirmative Action'
“[W]e will be told that noting that this is definitionally affirmative action and race discrimination is itself racist," commentator Ben Shapiro said.
What Potential SCOTUS Nominee Sherrilyn Ifill Has Said About Defunding Police
Despite her strong legal background, Ifill's public displays of partisanship could put her out of the running as Biden tightens his list of potential nominees.
How the Future Supreme Court Nominee Could Impact the Case on Affirmative Action
President Biden said he would appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court—would this affect the upcoming case regarding the fate of Affirmative Action?