Six property owners along Monument Avenue in Virginia’s capital city filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to stop Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve Launches Corporate Bond-Buying Program
The Federal Reserve said Monday that it will begin purchasing corporate bonds as part of a previously-announced plan to ensure companies can borrow through the bond market during the pandemic… Continue Reading
Academy Delays 2021 Oscars Ceremony Because Of Coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed… Continue Reading
House Demands Coronavirus Loan Info From Treasury, Banks
A House subcommittee is demanding that the Treasury Department, the SBA and several large banks turn over detailed information about which businesses applied for and received federal loans… Continue Reading
Justices Reject Trump Bid To Void California Sanctuary Law
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to throw out a California immigrant-sanctuary law that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities… Continue Reading
US Revokes Emergency Use Of Malaria Drugs VS. Coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revoking its emergency authorization for malaria drugs for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects… Continue Reading
Senate GOP To Restrict Police Chokeholds In Emerging Bill
Driven by a rare urgency, Senate Republicans are poised to unveil an extensive package of policing changes that includes new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices… Continue Reading
Justices Rule LGBT People Protected From Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment… Continue Reading
Mornings on the Mall 06.15.20 / Joe diGenova, Jody Hessler, Josh Kraushaar, Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Metro 29 Diner’s Pete Bota
Band-Aid Will Make Black And Brown Flesh-Toned Bandages
Band-Aid is creating a range of bandages that “embrace the beauty of diverse skin,” including hues that better match the skin tones of black and brown customers… Continue Reading
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