The paper’s employees ‘are welcome to use the restroom in which they feel most comfortable,’ internal notice says (Getty Images) The New York Times added menstrual products to its Manhattan office’s men’s bathrooms over the summer, according to internal communications obtained by the Washington Free Beacon. The paper’s decision was announced by the vice president
Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are vying to lead Democrats on the key panel next term. WASHINGTON—The race for top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has showcased a divide between the moderate and progressive wings of the party. The New Democrat Coalition, a moderate congressional caucus, has endorsed Rep. Gerry Connolly
Meant to encourage compromise in the Senate, the filibuster requires most legislation to pass a 60-vote threshold to proceed to a final vote. President-elect Donald Trump said that the Senate should not abolish the filibuster amid the GOP having control of both houses of Congress starting in January 2025—a reversal from his call during his
The Biden administration has announced a $500 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against ongoing Russian aggression. The Biden administration has unveiled a new $500 million military aid package to support Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the package on Dec. 12, with the
Amy Wax, the tenured law professor who was disciplined by the University of Pennsylvania for making controversial remarks about race and gender, told Penn on Thursday that she will sue the university for race discrimination if it does not drop the sanctions against her, according to a letter from Wax’s lawyers obtained by the Washington
After some election results took a month to determine a winner, a Central Valley lawmaker is looking to restore the public’s faith in the process. Republican California Assemblyman Juan Alanis introduced two bills for consideration in 2025 aimed at addressing election concerns among constituents, including the speed of counting and confusion about district boundaries, according
Canada’s foreign minister said there is “unease” in the U.S. capital regarding the incoming administration’s approach to tariffs. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she’s had a great deal of conservations with Republican and Democratic senators, as well as leaders in the Trump administration, as Canada attempts to stave off the tariff threat. “What I see