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Tennessee Governor Criticizes Volkswagen Workers' Decision to Unionize, Sparking Debate
In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). 
In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). -
Dozens Arrested at Yale in Pro-Palestinian Protest Amid Heightened Campus Tensions
Tensions on U.S. college campuses, already high since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, escalated into direct confrontations at Yale University, resulting in the arrest of at least 40 protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally. Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell confirmed that those arrested are facing charges of trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor, and would be released following processing. 
Tensions on U.S. college campuses, already high since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, escalated into direct confrontations at Yale University, resulting in the arrest of at least 40 protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally. Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell confirmed that those arrested are facing charges of trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor, and would be released following processing. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson Over Ukraine Aid Package
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.) has intensified her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) from his position, demanding that he either resign or face a vote for his ouster following the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and regional partners. 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.) has intensified her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) from his position, demanding that he either resign or face a vote for his ouster following the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and regional partners. -
Senate Passes Controversial FISA Reauthorization Bill Despite Privacy Concerns
The U.S. Senate passed a controversial bill to extend government spy powers for another two years, capping a tumultuous journey through Congress just hours after the midnight Friday expiration date. The bill passed 60-34 through the upper chamber with bipartisan support, despite opposition from a coalition of senators on the far left and right of their parties, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mike Lee, R-Utah. 
The U.S. Senate passed a controversial bill to extend government spy powers for another two years, capping a tumultuous journey through Congress just hours after the midnight Friday expiration date. The bill passed 60-34 through the upper chamber with bipartisan support, despite opposition from a coalition of senators on the far left and right of their parties, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mike Lee, R-Utah. -
Jury Selection Completed in Trump's Hush Money Trial Amid Tense Day in Court
Jury selection in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial concluded on Friday, with six alternates selected to serve alongside the panel of 12 jurors, paving the way for opening statements to begin on Monday. The completion of the jury came amid a tense day in court, with two jurors breaking down in tears and three being excused after expressing anxiety about being on the case. 
Jury selection in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial concluded on Friday, with six alternates selected to serve alongside the panel of 12 jurors, paving the way for opening statements to begin on Monday. The completion of the jury came amid a tense day in court, with two jurors breaking down in tears and three being excused after expressing anxiety about being on the case. -
House Democrats Help Advance GOP's $95B Foreign Aid Package Amid Conservative Opposition
House Democrats helped Republican leaders advance legislation to provide billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Thursday, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. 
House Democrats helped Republican leaders advance legislation to provide billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Thursday, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. -
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Ouster Over Ukraine Aid Vote, Defies Calls to Resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a growing revolt within his own party as he prepares to introduce a Ukraine funding proposal this week, a move that has further inflamed his former allies' efforts to oust him from power. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a growing revolt within his own party as he prepares to introduce a Ukraine funding proposal this week, a move that has further inflamed his former allies' efforts to oust him from power. -
Biden Calls for Tripling China Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Amid Trade Concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden is urging the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports, as his administration seeks to address concerns over China's trade practices and protect the American steel and aluminum industry. 
U.S. President Joe Biden is urging the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports, as his administration seeks to address concerns over China's trade practices and protect the American steel and aluminum industry. -
UAW's Future Tested in Pivotal Volkswagen Union Vote in Tennessee
In a pivotal test for organized labor's sway beyond Detroit's automakers, over 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee will vote this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, a high-stakes campaign that has drawn warnings of economic risks as well as hopes of empowering employees. 
In a pivotal test for organized labor's sway beyond Detroit's automakers, over 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee will vote this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, a high-stakes campaign that has drawn warnings of economic risks as well as hopes of empowering employees. -
First Day of Donald Trump’s Trial Dominated by Jury Challenges and Legal Maneuvers
Monday marked an unprecedented chapter in American legal history as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial began in Manhattan, making him the first former president to face a criminal court as a defendant. With a heavy atmosphere and intense scrutiny, the day was largely consumed by the challenging process of jury selection. 
Monday marked an unprecedented chapter in American legal history as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial began in Manhattan, making him the first former president to face a criminal court as a defendant. With a heavy atmosphere and intense scrutiny, the day was largely consumed by the challenging process of jury selection.
