Congress
Politics briefing: Calls for DOJ briefing on anti-Hindu hate crimes
Also this week: New racial/ethnic standards for federal data collection; House ODI slashed; RFK's new running mate.
April 9, 2024
Politics briefing: Biden directs federal agencies to expand women’s health research
Also this week: Rise of Trump-backed Vince Fong; two more Asian American judges confirmed; moderate Democrats' new border task force.
March 20, 2024
Congress passes COFA funding for Pacific Islanders after beleaguered delays
The deal will provide $7 billion to the three Pacific nations over 20 years and restore COFA migrants' access to certain federal benefits.
March 20, 2024
Politics briefing: High school affirmative action allowed to stand
Also this week: Potential new nuclear reactor on Guam; biotech data security; Tom Suozzi and the Asian American vote in New York.
February 27, 2024
Politics briefing: WeChat’s alleged ties to fentanyl trafficking
Also this week: AAPIs' doubt in federal government; Medicare drug price negotiations; U.S. post office renamed after Boston's Caroline Chang.
February 13, 2024
Politics briefing: Best practices for Indigenous sacred sites
Also this week: Congressional Gold Medals for Hmong veterans; what McCarthy's exit means for Steel and Kim; candidates' use of Chinese names.
December 12, 2023
Senate confirms first Native Hawaiian woman to federal bench
Native Hawaiians have long been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system. Park’s confirmation could change that.
December 5, 2023
What it takes to dance again: The long journey to healing after the Monterey Park shooting
San Gabriel Valley residents are still recovering from the shooting in January, when a 72-year-old assailant killed 11 people at Star Ballroom Dance Studio.
November 30, 2023
Politics briefing: Biden-Xi meeting draws dueling Asian American protests
Also this week: First Biden 2024 ad targeting AAPIs; condemning "unjust surveillance"; SNAP benefits for COFA migrants.
November 21, 2023
Politics briefing: Biden’s initiative to counter Islamophobia faces backlash
Also this week: Boycotting the White House's Diwali celebration; funding for Indigenous students in agriculture; investing in Alaskan AAPIs.
November 7, 2023