Perplexing jobs report raises concerns about absent workers

The perplexing December jobs report is raising concerns about how many Americans may have permanently left the labor force because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.S. added 199,000 jobs last mon…
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Democrats, Cruz set for showdown over Russian pipeline

Democrats are headed for a showdown with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over his bid to force the Biden administration’s hand over a Russian gas pipeline.As part of a deal reached by Cruz and Majority Leader Charles Schum…
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Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes

A group of Chicago parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) after teachers refused to return to in-person instruction due to COVID-19 concerns and school officials canceled classes entirely. …
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Amy Schneider becomes first woman to surpass $1M in 'Jeopardy!' winnings

Amy Schneider has become the first woman to surpass $1 million on “Jeopardy!” In the episode on Friday, Schneider amassed $42,200, …
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Amazon shortens paid leave policy for employees infected with COVID-19

Amazon is shortening its paid leave policy for employees infected with COVID-19 following the change in quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Amazon told all U.S…
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More than 14 tons of Oregon ground beef recalled for possible E. coli contamination

More than 14 tons of Oregon ground beef was recalled for possible E. coli contamination on Thursday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) …
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Ron Johnson to run for reelection: reports

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson (R) is going to run for reelection, sources have confirmed with multiple outlets. Two sources familiar with the decision …
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Meadows asks Supreme Court for 'prompt' answer on Trump Jan. 6 lawsuit

Former President Trump’s ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court in a filing Friday for a “prompt” answer regarding Trum…
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Schumer makes plea for voting bill, filibuster reform in rare Friday session

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) used a rare Friday session to make a lengthy plea for voting rights legislation and urge his own party to support changing the rules in order to pass it without G…
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Far-right extremists shift online strategies

Domestic extremists are adapting their online strategies to push disinformation and conspiracies despite a crackdown by social media platforms in the year since the attack by a pro-Trump mob on the Capitol.Online e…
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