Lawmakers Urge Agencies to Increase Tribal Access to Environmental Justice Funds

House Democrats have called on the Biden administration to improve tribes’ access to environmental justice funding and resources under the administration’s Justice40 initiative. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) sent letters to multiple agencies on June 14, requesting access be

Alaska Judge Approves Ranked-Choice Voting Repeal Measure in 1st Round of Legal Challenge

A five-day trial, starting June 24, followed by a final ruling by Judge Rankin will determine the outcome of the proposal. Alaskans might be voting whether to scrap or keep their ranked-choice voting system in November. Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system was introduced in 2020 and first enacted in 2022. In an ongoing legal battle, a

Why Choosing a Running Mate Is Different This Time Around

The field of potential vice presidential picks for former President Donald Trump appears to be narrowing, while his legal perils add to the urgency and significance of his choice. “It’ll be the most important VP selection we’ve had in recent history,” Florida political scientist Susan MacManus told The Epoch Times. Typically, the presidential running mate

US Announces $1.5 Billion in New Aid for Ukraine at Swiss Peace Summit

The Biden administration said the funds will be used to repair and expand Ukraine’s energy sector as well as address other humanitarian services. The Biden administration has unveiled a new $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine’s energy sector and humanitarian situation as the embattled nation attempts to fend off Russia’s attack. The latest tranche includes