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Demonstrators opposed to the Canada's COVID-19 mandates block the streets of Ottawa as they continue to protest on Saturday.

Ottawa declares a state of emergency over truckers' growing anti-government protests

The mayor called the situation "the most serious emergency our city has ever faced." Police are ramping up enforcement as the standoff continues.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 22. Powell is due to give a speech at a Fed conference that traditionally takes place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but that will be happening online this year.

Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economy continues its recovery, hinting the central bank could dial back its extraordinary efforts to prop up the economy later this year.

The IRS says taxpayers will be able to access their accounts by undergoing a virtual interview rather than have to submit a selfie

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to opt out of facial recognition to verify accounts

The tax collecting agency has backed away from requiring all users with individual accounts to submit selfies to a private company.

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office in Kearny Mesa, June 4, 2018.

80th Assembly District voters have until Monday to register for mail ballots

Residents in the 80th Assembly District can still register to vote for the April 5 Special Primary Election through Monday to receive a ballot in the mail.

Chicano Federation Reacts To More Businesses Reopening

The Chicano Federation in San Diego is concerned about the impact of re-opening on San Diego’s Latino community, workers and customers. Latinos in San Diego have already been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some 127 thousand voters cast their ballots at drive through locations in the Houston area.

Federal Judge Dismisses Effort To Throw Out Drive-Through Votes In Houston

The decision means about 127,000 ballots cast by drive-through voting in the Houston area will be counted. It follows a similar ruling by the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday.

Here's where abortions are now banned or severely restricted

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, numerous states have banned abortion. Here are the states with bans or severe restrictions in effect, on hold or pending.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask as she provides an update about the COVID-19 vaccinations at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes gift cards to help residents pay for gas

The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23.

A picture of George Floyd hangs on a fence barrier that surrounds the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in March. The Justice Department is now bringing criminal charges against Chauvin over allegedly violating Floyd's rights and using excessive force in restraining him.

Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others

Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial in which Chauvin was convicted.

Petro and Halyna Terzi in their new apartment in Auburn, Maine. The Terzis fled Ukraine in the early days of the war and lived with a family in Poland while they waited for their tourist visas.

Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Maine with help from a fellow expat

Without help from a resettlement agency, many Ukrainians rely on family or volunteers. Oleg Opalnyk, who has lived in Maine since 2001 and owns rental properties, is supporting 11 Ukrainian evacuees.

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