It’s the latest example of GOP and predominately white state officials pushing for control in heavily minority and Democratic-led cities.
Allison Busemeyer
Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?
The World Health Organization says it’s not yet ready to say the emergency has ended.
Iraq’s crackdown on booze, social media posts raises alarm
The measures could be an attempt to distract from economic woes and to head off potential political challenges from religious conservatives.
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties – with China’s help
The deal comes as diplomats try to end a long war in Yemen, a conflict in which both Tehran and Riyadh are deeply entrenched.
Another U.S. hiring surge: 311,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes
The central bank’s next decision will rest heavily on Tuesday’s consumer price index report.
In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee
Alaska’s two GOP senators criticized what they consider Laura Daniel-Davis’ lukewarm support for drilling on public lands.
Juul will pay Chicago $23.8 million in underage vaping settlement
The embattled e-cigarette giant laid off hundreds and settled thousands of lawsuits last year.
Stocks tumble as Wall Street wonders what will break next
The S&P 500 drops 1.4% to cap its worst week since September.
Belgium bans TikTok from government phones
The Chinese-owned video sharing app will be temporarily prohibited for at least six months.
FDIC seizes Silicon Valley Bank after historic failure
The collapse pushes shares of almost all financial institutions lower.