Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: gun reform in the wake of the New Zealand attack and gerrymandering cases before the Supreme Court.
Washington Roundup: The Supreme Court Takes Up Gerrymandering — Again
Gerrymandering is back on the docket for the Supreme Court. But this time the bench looks a little different. The Firewall's David Hawkings explains.
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Lawmakers want to change how the IRS corrects tax mistakes
Lawmakers say that when the IRS fixes mistakes, they too often don't provide clear details as to what caused the error.
Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
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Trump hush money trial jury seated, opening statements to start Monday
The 12-person jury and six alternates have been chosen to hear Donald Trump's hush money case.
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Oregon town's policing of homeless heads to Supreme Court
Depending on how the Court rules, law enforcement across the country could be allowed to punish unhoused people for sleeping on public lands.
Tennessee Volkswagen plant vote could be another step forward for UAW
Workers at a Chattanooga Volkswagen plant are voting Friday on whether to join the United Auto Workers.
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
Van Dyke was nominated for best guest performer in a daytime drama series for his role in Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."