Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: the ongoing partial government shutdown and congressional committee assignments.
Washington Roundup: Why Are Congressional Committees So Important?
New members of Congress are learning their committee assignments. The Firewall's David Hawkings explains what goes into that behind the scenes.
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Arizona lawmakers block 2nd vote attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Lawmakers in the state halted another attempt to void the Civil War-era legislation banning abortion.
Supreme Court makes suing for job discrimination over transfers easier
The Supreme Court ruled an employee must only show some harm came as a result of a forced job transfer.
House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support
The bills “will fund America’s national security interests and allies in Israel, the Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine,” House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote.
Climate change could depress global income by almost 20%, study shows
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Ford recalls 456,000 Maverick, Bronco Sport cars for power loss risk
The company said there is the possibility that the engine might lose power while customers are driving Maverick trucks and Bronco Sport SUVs.
Woman files lawsuit against Target over biometric data collection
The popular retail chain is accused of collecting and storing customer data without consent, potentially violating the law.