The federal government is making an effort to disaggregate data regarding Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. On March 28, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced revisions […]
Obama, Clinton help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelection
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden that hauled in a record-setting $26 million-plus for his reelection campaign.
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death on Canada border
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Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?
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Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governor
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NJ Senate race shifts — Andy Kim Emerges as strong contender after opponent’s departure
Rep. Andy Kim looks set to become the first Korean American U.S. senator in the nation’s history after New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy pulled the plug on her Democratic primary campaign for the seat held by scandal-tarred Sen. Bob Menendez.
A police officer was accused of spying for China — The charges were dropped, but the NYPD fired him
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Poll: Nearly 80% of Asian Americans think abortion should be legal
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Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
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Discriminatory odor code? — Portland restaurant closure smells like trouble
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