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Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Aug. 28, 2024 12:24 PM EDT

Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's primaries

Aug. 09, 2024 07:18 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tough summer of primaries, the progressive House members who call themselves “the Squad” are facing their final challenge next week in Minnesota. Rep. Ilhan Omar is on the ballot in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, a week after fellow...

Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election

Aug. 07, 2024 13:51 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his potentially fiery new book until after the November presidential election. Kevin Roberts, who took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership...