Samuel Barlow Candace Byrdsong Williams, a seasoned diversity executive, is facing a tough job market after being laid off last August. For nearly two decades, she worked in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles, helping companies create more inclusive workplaces. However, the political landscape has shifted dramatically, leading many corporations to retreat from DEI initiatives. Williams has … Read more
Gila County, Arizona, is feeling the heat as the debate over Medicaid heats up in Washington, D.C. Despite voting heavily for Donald Trump in the last election, many residents here are worried about proposed cuts to the federal health program that supports nearly 40% of the county’s population. In Globe, a small town known for … Read more
Manufacturing in America is facing a critical moment as both major political parties seek to boost this sector of the economy. Despite ongoing efforts, many economists question whether these jobs can return in significant numbers. A recent report by NPR’s Planet Money explores why manufacturing jobs are so important and what makes them special. Manufacturing … Read more
NPR and three Colorado public radio stations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that aims to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. This legal action was taken on March 26, 2025, during a House Oversight Committee hearing held at the U.S. Capitol, where NPR President and CEO Katherine … Read more
The Trump administration is moving to cut ties with Harvard University, asking federal agencies to end their contracts with the school, which are estimated to be worth around $100 million. This decision comes as tensions rise between the administration and the university over various policy disagreements. A letter from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) … Read more
President Trump’s tax and spending bill has passed in the House by a narrow margin and is now headed to the Senate. This legislation is expected to add a staggering $3.3 trillion to the national debt. How the Senate handles this bill will reveal much about the current state of the Republican Party. Joining the … Read more
Last Friday, a significant shake-up occurred within the National Security Council (NSC) as around half of its staff received emails instructing them to leave by the end of the day. This abrupt dismissal coincided with the start of a long holiday weekend, a move often seen in political circles as a way to minimize public … Read more
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Canada for a two-day visit that aims to strengthen the country’s sovereignty amid recent political tensions. The royal couple landed at Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, where they were welcomed by dignitaries, including Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney and the first Indigenous Governor General, Mary … Read more
On a cool morning in Los Angeles, Irving Webb, an Iraq war veteran, was packing his belongings as sanitation workers cleared the sidewalk where he had been living. This was not the first time he faced such a situation. "I’ve been here for five years," he said, expressing his frustration over being displaced repeatedly. Webb’s … Read more
President Trump has voiced strong criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin following a significant escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, Putin launched a massive aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, which included 355 drones and nine cruise missiles. This attack was reported as the largest of the war so far, resulting in at least … Read more
