The Story Behind Juneteenth and How it Became a Federal Holiday
Juneteenth -- June 19, 1865 -- was the day when a Union officer reached Galveston, Texas, and announced their liberation.
President Joe Biden
Supreme Court Upholds Law About Native American Children Adoption
The court left in place the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act.
Wyoming GOP Delegation Denounces Trump Indictment
Trump faces 37 criminal counts related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to the indictment unsealed Friday.
Liz Cheney Urges Graduates not to Compromise With the Truth
Her fierce anti-Trump stances have elevated her platform high enough to call on a national network of donors and Trump critics should she run for the White House.
Biden Administration Invests in Carbon Capture, Upping Pressure on Industry to Show Results
The aim is to reduce pollution that drives climate change.
US Plans New Forest Protections, Issues Old-Growth Inventory
Those older forests cover an area larger than California but are under threat by fires, insects, disease and other side-effects of climate change.
Federal Judge Orders US to Resume Oil Lease Sales in North Dakota
North Dakota's attorney general says the canceled lease sales have cost the state over $100 million in revenue each year.
Flags In Wyoming To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Shooting Victims
The release says the state order was issued in response to a proclamation of President Joe Biden.
House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid
The bill represents the closing act for Democrat Nancy Pelosi’s second stint as House speaker.
Democratic Sen. Warnock Wins Georgia Runoff Against Walker
The Democratic party won’t have to negotiate a power-sharing deal with Republicans and Vice President Kamala Harris won’t be called on as much to break tie votes.
Congress Votes to Avert Rail Strike Amid Dire Warnings
President Joe Biden has vowed to sign the legislation quickly.
House Votes to Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal on Unions
The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.