A new study has revealed that high school textbooks used in the United States largely ignore Latino history, with only 28 of the 222 important topics related to Latino history being covered well. This lack of coverage comes at a time when the U.S. Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía is calling for a comprehensive review of textbooks to ensure that Latino history is properly represented. The study's authors are also recommending that states and school districts develop and implement standards for teaching Latino history.
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President Joe Biden expressed confidence Wednesday that a deal will be reached to raise the nation's debt ceiling before the deadline, cutting his trip to Japan short to address the issue. He said talks with congressional leaders have been "civil and respectful," and that he will not accept anything that would "undermine the core values of the country." All parties have come to the table in good faith, and Biden believes an agreement can be reached because "there is no alternative."
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders met at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling and the potential for a default. Negotiations between the White House and House GOP aides are building on "direct and productive" discussions from the week prior. If the debt ceiling is not raised, the government will be unable to borrow more money and will default on its debt, potentially leading to a recession.
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could decide the future availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. Attorneys for the FDA and the drug's manufacturer will attempt to convince the panel not to roll back accessibility to the drug, which has been used by millions of women in the U.S. and around the world. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the availability of the drug and could affect the lives of millions of women.
After a year of negotiations, the dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in Los Angeles have achieved a major victory in their fight for union recognition. The management withdrew their challenges and agreed to recognize the collective, making it the only strip club in the United States with an official bargaining collective. The dancers are now expected to form the only unionized group of strippers in the U.S. later this week, a major milestone for the labor movement.
The IRS and Treasury Department have announced a pilot program to allow some taxpayers to electronically file and pay their taxes directly to the IRS, set to launch in early 2024. The program is a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of last year and could mark a major change in the way U.S. taxpayers deal with the revenue service. The IRS has built a prototype system and will invite some taxpayers to test it out next year, with the goal of making the filing process easier and more efficient.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss a way to break the logjam on the debt ceiling and avert a potential economic calamity. The White House has indicated that Biden is open to making changes to the budget, but will not accept any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. If an agreement is not reached by June 1, the U.S. could face a default on its debt, a situation that could have devastating economic consequences.
Noelle Dunphy, a former aide of Rudy Giuliani, has filed a lawsuit in New York alleging that Giuliani offered to sell presidential pardons for $2 million and discussed plans to overturn the 2020 election results. Dunphy also alleges that Giuliani sexually assaulted and harassed her, refused to pay her wages, and made offensive remarks. She is seeking $10 million in damages, and Giuliani has not commented on the allegations. The lawsuit comes as Giuliani faces a criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan for his role in the Trump administration.