Politics

AAPI Victory Fund Congratulates Michelle Wu on Victory as Boston City Mayor

Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu has won her election bid, and became the city's first AAPI and first woman mayor in over 400 years.
5 National Guard Officers in Mexico Hurt After Hundreds of Migrants Hurl Rocks

5 National Guard Officers in Mexico Hurt After Hundreds of Migrants Hurl Rocks

Five officers of Mexico's National Guard were injured after a group of migrants attempting to walk across southern Mexico pelted them with a hail of rocks.

Meghan Markle 'Cold-Calls' Republican Senators as She Push for Paid Parental Leave

Meghan Markle reportedly calls on Republican senators to push for paid parental and family leave. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, continues to push for paid parental and family leave, as she privately called on Republican senators on Wednesday, to campaign for the said program.
California Teacher Caught Promoting QAnon Theories in Class, Says Donald Trump Is Still President and Hunter Biden Had Sex With Niece

California Teacher Caught Promoting QAnon Theories in Class, Says Donald Trump Is Still President and Hunter Biden Had Sex With Niece

A California middle school teacher has been heard telling students that Hunter Biden had sex with his niece and that Donald Trump was still president.

Pres. Joe Biden Dismisses Reports of His Admin Paying Thousands to Migrants Separated on Border Under Trump Policy

President Joe Biden Calls the report about His administration paying thousands to migrant families "garbage."
U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Responded to Terry McAuliffe’s Loss in the Virginia Race Against Glenn Youngkin; Says People Want Them to Get Things Done

U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Responded to Terry McAuliffe's Loss in the Virginia Race Against Glenn Youngkin; Says People Want Them to Get Things Done

U.S. President Joe Biden has commented on the recent loss of Democrat candidate Terry McAuliffe against GOP's Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia gubernatorial election.
Facebook Accuses Nicaragua Government of Running Internet Troll Farm, Removes Over 1,000 'Fake' Accounts

Facebook Accuses Nicaragua Government of Running Internet Troll Farm, Removes Over 1,000 'Fake' Accounts

Facebook has accused the government of Nicaragua of running an internet troll farm ahead of the presidential elections this weekend.
Florida Homeowner Refuses to Take Down “Trump Won,” “Let’s Go Brandon” Banners Despite Fines

Florida Homeowner Refuses to Take Down "Trump Won," "Let's Go Brandon" Banners Despite Fines

One Florida homeowner from Seagrove Beach is facing off with county code enforcement officials after hanging banners at his home, reading "Let's Go Brandon" and "Trump Won."
Former U.S. President Donald Trump Calls Critics “Perverts”; Says He Does Not Believe in the Integrity of Virginia Elections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump Calls Critics "Perverts"; Says He Does Not Believe in the Integrity of Virginia Elections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed his critics and called them perverts while encouraging Virginians to get out and vote for "a man who will be a great governor."
Pres. Joe Biden Apologizes for Donald Trump’s Withdrawal From Paris Agreement at COP26 Speech

Pres. Joe Biden Apologizes for Donald Trump's Withdrawal From Paris Agreement at COP26 Speech

U.S. President Joe Biden has apologized for former President Donald Trump's decision to pull out the United States from the Paris agreement, a climate accord adopted by 196 parties at COP21 in Paris.
Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

A Southwest Airlines pilot was heard saying an anti-Biden chant, "Let's Go, Brandon," over the intercom during a flight.

Meghan Markle Gifts Starbucks GCs to Paid Family Leave Advocates

Meghan Markle incentivized the advocates of paid family leave on Sunday, as she gifted Starbucks gift certificates to them.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Who Is Fully Vaccinated, Tests Positive for COVID

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Who Is Fully Vaccinated, Tests Positive for COVID

White House Press Secretary announced that she tested positive for COVID-19 as she explained why she failed to join President Joe Biden on his foreign trip.
Biden Administration Announces First Steps to Undo Trump Endangered Species Act Changes

Biden Administration Announces First Steps to Undo Trump Endangered Species Act Changes

Two proposed rules would rescind Trump administration efforts to limit the critical habitat protections for imperiled species.
SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

SBA said the Community Navigator Pilot Program will provide funding to 51 organizations that will work with local groups to connect entrepreneurs to government resources.
Biden Administration Makes 2nd Attempt to End Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Migrant Policy Despite Border Surge

Biden Administration Makes 2nd Attempt to End Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Migrant Policy Despite Border Surge

The Biden administration announced Friday its second attempt to end the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" migrant policy.
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Vatican Cancels Planned Live TV Broadcast of Biden-Pope Meeting; Sparks Complaints From White House, Vatican Accredited Journalists

The instant cancelation of the planned live broadcast of United States President Joe Biden greeting Pope Francis by the Vatican sparked complaints from journalists in the White House and Vatican-based journalists.
U.S. State Department Issues First Official 'X' Gender Passport

U.S. State Department Issues First Official 'X' Gender Passport

The U.S. State Department has issued the first passport with an "X" gender designation as it recognized the rights of people who do not identify as male or female.
Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso calls for a dialogue with indigenous and civil society groups who are protesting against the fuel price hike.
Queen Elizabeth II Cancels Trip to COP26 Climate Change Summit Amid Health Concerns, but Will Work Behind the Scenes

Queen Elizabeth II Cancels Trip to COP26 Climate Change Summit Amid Health Concerns, but Will Work Behind the Scenes

Queen Elizabeth II has pulled out of attending the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow next week due to her health condition, according to Buckingham Palace.