The Cherokee Nation is pushing for Congress to give it a delegate in the House, citing a nearly 200-year-old treaty that extended representation in exchange for the tribe's ancestral lands. … [Read more...] about Cherokee Nation demands a delegate in Congress, citing provisions in 1835 treaty
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GM pauses return-to-office plan after employee backlash
General Motors Co. did an about-face on its own return-to-office plan Tuesday after causing an uproar among employees. … [Read more...] about GM pauses return-to-office plan after employee backlash
Top Dems urge Biden to toughen screening of U.S. investment in China
Congress' Democratic leaders are calling on President Biden to take a tougher stand against U.S. investment in China, calling it a national security issue. … [Read more...] about Top Dems urge Biden to toughen screening of U.S. investment in China
12 civilians killed in U.S. military operations in 2021, new Pentagon report says
U.S. military operations killed at least 12 civilians and injured five others last year, with most of the deaths occurring during a botched drone strike in Afghanistan, according to a recently released Pentagon report. … [Read more...] about 12 civilians killed in U.S. military operations in 2021, new Pentagon report says
Smart Balance vegetable spread pledges return to old recipe after 'skimpflation' backlash
Smart Balance vegetable spread will return to its old recipe after an attempt to water it down sparked customer complaints about "skimpflation," food company Conagra Brands confirmed Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Smart Balance vegetable spread pledges return to old recipe after 'skimpflation' backlash