In a pivotal development, the Biden administration has taken significant steps to influence Israel’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas, signaling a shift in diplomatic dynamics. The administration’s response comes at
The News President Joe Biden is set to travel to Florida on Saturday, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Idalia. The hurricane, which made landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm, has now been downgraded to a tropical storm as it progresses up the East Coast. In response to the widespread impact of the storm,
Biden — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to improve access to care for children, the disabled, and the elderly. As Biden prepares to run for a second term, the choice underscores the urgency and significance of the problem. A call to arms President Joe Biden has asked virtually every government department
Donald Trump – Despite the criminal probes piled against him, Donald Trump is pressing on with his presidential campaign. The ruling has the potential to throw the United States into a political and legal quagmire. Campaign rally Donald Trump hosted his first official 2024 campaign event on Saturday. During the rally in Waco, Texas, the
The Controversial Allegations Unveiled In an ongoing civil fraud lawsuit, lawyers from the New York attorney general’s office have alleged that former President Donald Trump, along with his adult sons and the Trump Organization, engaged in substantial inflation of his net worth by up to $2.2 billion within a single year. Read also: The Lingering
Florida — The Florida Board of Education adopted new criteria for teaching Black history in schools last week, sparking some criticism. The new standards attempted to link African Americans with violence throughout history while claiming that slavery provided benefits to Black people. The state’s teachers’ union, like hundreds of others around the country, attacked the
Russian aircraft – On Tuesday, a Russian aircraft shot down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea, according to the US military. The propeller on the US MQ-9 Reaper drone was damaged before the Russian aircraft brought it down. What happened? The US European Command disclosed on Tuesday that the Reaper drone was
Lori Lightfoot – Chicago has seen significant changes as its political dynamics have evolved. The city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, did not finish in the top two in the April runoff. This is the first time in more than 40 years that a full-term incumbent Chicago mayor has been defeated in reelection. The news Lori Lightfoot
The 118th Congress is presently in session, and election for a new House Speaker has just commenced. Republican Kevin McCarthy and Democrat Representative Hakeem Jeffries are leading the pack. Rep. Andy Biggs of the Republican Party is another candidate for House Speaker. To be elected House Speaker, a candidate must get majority votes. Nevertheless, the
Russia maintains its hostile stance toward Ukraine, with Russian warplanes launching missiles near Kyiv and other Ukrainian borders on New Year’s Day. For the remainder of the day, Ukrainians enjoying the holidays hear air raid sirens. According to Ukraine’s Air Force headquarters, Ukrainian forces repulsed the strikes and destroyed around 45 Iranian-made drones. However, the
In a ceremony to recognize the Democratic leader, the US Capitol presented a picture of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Several of the politician’s colleagues and acquaintances gave speeches to emphasize Pelosi’s contribution to the political environment in America. The image, which shows Pelosi standing next to the Speaker’s chair and clutching a gavel, is in
Louisa Terrell — One of President Joe Biden’s longest-serving aides is set to leave the White House by the end of July, according to reports. Louisa Terrell is the White House director of legislative affairs, and she has been instrumental in putting together a team to serve as the president’s eyes and ears in Congress.
Time Magazine names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and “the spirit of Ukraine” as the Person of the Year for 2022. For the past months, Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people endured hardships from the relentless attacks launched by the Russian government. That proves why many might not become surprised by Time’s decision to vest the two
Joe Biden — Last year, Queen Elizabeth II died, leaving the crown to her son King Charles III, and while the country mourned one leader and welcomed another, several foreign leaders traveled to the UK to express their condolences. President Joe Biden has visited with King Charles III again, months after their first meeting. When
East Palestine – Earlier this month, a Norfolk Southern freight train was derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment led to a fire created by hazardous materials on the train. The risk of an explosion prompted officials to order an evacuation for the area within a mile radius of the crash, which occurred near James
Kevin McCarthy: On Thursday, Kevin McCarthy’s string of defeats in multiple rounds of voting continued its streak. The House adjourned for a third day without a new speaker elected. The three-day adjournment marked the most prolonged speaker contest in over 164 years. Pressure As failed votes piled on, the pressure for McCarthy to end the
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would step down as the Democratic Party’s leader after holding the position for two decades. The announcement came after the Republicans secured the House of Representatives in a narrow win. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party takes control of the Senate. Hence, the different parties take charge of each house. Nancy
Sherrod Brown: US Senator Sherrod Brown recently recommended that US government agencies consider banning cryptocurrency. He specifically mentioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The news While making the suggestion for a ban, Brown conceded during a “Meet the Press” interview on NBC that it would be “extremely tough”
White House – Like a scene out of the movies, airborne objects have been spotted over North American airspace. For three days (throughout the weekend), President Joe Biden ordered the military to shoot three airborne objects. On Monday, the White House held a new briefing, clarifying that they still didn’t know what the objects were.
As a social equity researcher and in the area of anti-racism initiatives, Christiana ObeySumner, the owner of Epiphanies of Equity, LLC, has seen a significant shift in the way organizations approach this work in the wake of 2020’s tumultuous year. Before 2020, many organizations were beginning to recognize the importance of anti-racism initiatives and were
Allen Weisselberg: The long-time chief financial officer of the Trump Organization was recently sentenced to five months in jail. The sentence A New York judge ordered Allen Weisselberg to prison for his involvement in a decade-long tax fraud scheme. Weisselberg testified against former President Donald Trump’s organization as New York’s witness. He is expected to
The LGBTQ community felt the impact of a historic victory after many members won seats in Congress and other government positions in the midterm polls. The LGBTQ community made history this year with a stunning record number of candidacies and victories. As per the latest count, around 340 candidates won their respective races for state
Republicans from House and Senate recoiled at the prospect of former President Donald Trump launching his third run for the presidency this week. Trump’s announcement came on Monday. However, the reaction from Capitol Hill showed declining support after years of controversy and scandal. Additionally, the Republican party’s lack of interest follows their disappointing midterm performance.
Drag has been rising for the past two decades, but now shows in Tennessee are in danger of getting banned. Republicans in Tennessee are looking to ban drag performances in public or private properties. The report In a backward turn of events, GOP members pre-filed a bill that would make appearing in drag a crime
In contrast to many Western democracies in which the high frequency of elections brought about by squabbling politicians – sacrificing the general good for their own narrow interests, while dampening the effect on voter enthusiasm and turnout – in Kazakhstan the recent elections were meaningful and even more so. With many post-Soviet countries transitioning to
Migrants: On Christmas Eve, busloads of migrants were brought and left in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Washington, DC, residence. The bus left the migrants in the cold as the weather dropped to 18 degrees. The move is just the latest in an escalating conflict between the Biden administration and state officials over the
Donald McEachin, a Democratic Representative from Virginia, was announced dead on Monday by his office. The Democrat was 61. The announcement According to McEachin’s chief of staff, Tara Rountree, the Virginia Democrat had been battling cancer since 2013. “Valiantly for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his
Meta announced Facebook and Instagram accounts promoting US interests abroad had ties with the US military on Tuesday. According to the tech giant, a network of fake accounts was promoting the interests by targeting Afghanistan and Central Asia audiences. The announcement marks a rare case of a US entity tying an online influence operation to
The Republican party assumed control over the House of Representatives after they snatched the needed 218 seats for a majority. This recent development means different parties will lead the Upper and Lower Houses of the US Congress. The Democratic Party already controls the Senate after it flipped the swing Nevada state. However, according to political
