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The Frederick News-Post » Politics
4d ago
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli leaders in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas to impress on them that “the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
4d ago
The House has passed legislation that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws. It is the latest response from lawmakers to a nationwide student protest movement over the Israel-Hamas war. The ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
4d ago
Former President Donald Trump says it should be left up to the states whether they want to prosecute women for getting abortions or whether to monitor their pregnancies. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee declined to comment on access to the ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
4d ago
Congressional negotiators have agreed to help the Federal Aviation Administration hire more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors. House and Senate leaders said Monday they have agreed on a $105 billion bill governing the Federal Aviation Administration for the next ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
The White House says U.S. President Joe Biden has again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Pressure is building on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in the ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
Ukraine’s army chief says his troops have been forced to retreat from three villages in the country's embattled east. Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S ..read more
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it's possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election. Chief Justice John Roberts was among at ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencers. The president is also facing criticism from some avid users of the app, which ..read more
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time. The Department of Agriculture issued final rules for the program that serves breakfast to more than 15 million students and lunch ..read more
It began with defiance at Columbia. Now students nationwide are upping protests against the Gaza war
The Frederick News-Post » Politics
1w ago
What began last week when students at a New York Ivy League school refused to end their protest against Israel’s war with Hamas has turned into a much larger movement. Students across the nation set up encampments, occupied buildings and ..read more