We’ll also talk to analysts and experts about the future of the Voting Rights Act as the Supreme Court moves to decide on the case Merrill v. Milligan.
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Pentagon sees China as chief threat even with Russian invasion of Ukraine
In a Pentagon press conference, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told the media that China “is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order and increasingly the power to do so.”
Maryland students, test pilots, fire questions at space station astronauts
Test pilots under instruction and students from seven Maryland schools pre-recorded videos at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, asking a variety of questions of the astronauts.
Hitting Ukraine civilian targets is Russian strategy, US official says
Russian forces are purposefully striking civilian infrastructure as part of a military strategy, a senior U.S. military official said during a status update on Ukraine this week.
Silver Line extension could begin service before Thanksgiving despite train shortage, officials say
A year ago, Metro sidelined its newest trains, the 7000-series rail cars, after one derailed between the Rosslyn and Arlington Cemetery Metro stations because of wheel issues.
Cardin and colleagues seek probe of deadly Kazakhstan demonstrations
In response to reports that Kazakhstan deployed U.S.-trained KAZBAT security forces, the senators are urging a review of U.S. military assistance to the country.
Democrats confirm record number of Biden judges before midterms
At the moment, there are 87 vacancies in the federal courts and 44 pending nominations, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Democrats try to buck history in midterm elections as GOP decries inflation
Historically, the president’s party usually loses seats in Congress (and sometimes the majority) as voters blame the party in power for any variety of real or perceived shortcomings.
In this episode of the CNS podcast “Takeover”: the Federalist Society
We explore tactics used by conservative interest groups to help get justices appointed to the highest court in the land.
In Hagerstown, Biden touts economic policies, scolds GOP
Despite inflation, Biden and the Democrats – facing a tough battle with Republicans over control of the Congress in the midterm election that is a month away – are touting job growth and the administration’s investment in the U.S. infrastructure as major achievements.