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She was the first Black woman to run the U.S. budget. She doesn’t want to be the last.
Shalanda Young, outgoing director of Biden’s Office of Management and Budget, spoke to The 19th about her historic tenure, her approach to leadership — and her concerns about what lies ahead.
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Senate advances Laken Riley Act without added protections for victims of domestic violence
Ten Democrats joined with Republicans on Friday to move forward the bill, which would require the deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes like shoplifting.
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History echoes: Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision meets Trump’s America
The King holiday coincides with Inauguration Day — a stark reminder of the duality of our democracy.
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No, Pete Hegseth, there aren’t quotas for women in the military
The secretary of defense nominee failed to provide evidence during his confirmation hearing to support his belief that the military has worsened by admitting women into more jobs.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth.
"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."
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'Protect us': Young people urge Biden to add women and LGBTQ+ people to the Constitution
Facing near-certain defeat, members of the Young Feminist Party are picketing outside the White House as part of a broader effort to get the Equal Rights Amendment published before Trump takes office.
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The 19th Explains: What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office
What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.
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Hegseth grilled on misconduct allegations and women in combat in contentious confirmation hearing
In over three hours of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee, the secretary of defense nominee denied allegations of financial mismanagement, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.
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House votes to ban trans girls from women’s sports in schools
If passed into law, the legislation would change Title IX and revoke federal funding for schools that allow trans girls in women’s sports.
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Over a third of Americans are on TikTok. That could change Sunday.
The government argues the app poses a national security threat. But TikTok — a major content creation and news source — says the proposed ban is a free speech violation.