Politics

White House Defends Barack Obama’s Plan to Hold 500-Person Birthday Party Amid Rapid Spread of COVID Delta Variant

The White House defended ex-President Barack Obama's plan to hold a birthday party with at least 500 visitors amid the rapid spread of the COVID delta variant.

Pres. Joe Biden Shifts Burden to States to Help Renters With COVID Funds as White House Scrambles to Extend Eviction Moratorium

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden asked states to use the COVID funds to help renters and homeowners across the U.S. after the eviction moratorium expired last Saturday.

CDC Extends Trump-Era Policy That Allows Migrants to Be Expelled at U.S. Border Over COVID Concerns

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended a Trump-era border policy that would allow migrants to be expelled over COVID concerns.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Earns Criticisms for Attending Lollapalooza Amid Plans to Revive COVID-19 Restrictions

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been criticized for continuing to hold the Lollapalooza music festival despite the reestablishment of COVID restrictions.

Mexico Holds National Referendum to Vote on Whether to Investigate the Country’s Ex-Presidents

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico held a national referendum to decide whether to investigate the country's five former presidents over corruption as requested by AMLO.

Pres. Joe Biden’s Administration, Congress Fail to Extend Eviction Moratorium

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An eviction moratorium has lapsed after President Joe Biden's administration, and Congress failed to win an extension.

DOJ Sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Over His New Rule Blocking Transport of Migrants in State

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to prevent state troopers from stopping vehicles suspected of carrying migrants.

Hunter Biden Sends a Strong Message to Critics of His Art Dealings: ‘F--- Em'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has delivered a strong message to critics of his controversial art dealings

Pres. Joe Biden Directs Defense Department to Plan Mandatory COVID Vaccine Among Military Members

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden directed the Department of Defense to look into "how and when" to mandate the COVID vaccine for military members.

VP Kamala Harris Reveals Plan to Address Illegal Crossing Amid Border Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed her strategy to address the root causes of illegal crossing amid the border crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Justice Department Urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Walk Back on His New Migrant Order

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Justice Department urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift his new migrant order, calling it unlawful.

Amid Hunter Biden Art Controversy, Florida Lawmaker Introduces Transparency Bill Targeting Biden Family

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Amid the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's artwork, Florida Rep. Michael Waltz will introduce a bill requiring presidents to disclose their non-dependent children's finances.

After CDC Revises Mask Recommendations, White House Mandates Use

Masks Return to White House, U.S. House Based on CDC's Reversed Guidance

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed their guidelines, masks were again required among members of the House in the United States Capitol due to the nationwide increase of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, the White House Correspondent's Association also required the reporters to wear face coverings, too.

Mexico and Nigeria Pile Governance Pressure on Trafigura Boss Jeremy Weir

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico’s state oil company Pemex has banned new business with Trafigura over concerns about the commodity trader’s involvement in governance and corruption scandals.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Expands Healthcare to Undocumented Migrants Aged 50 and Up

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California Governor Gavin Newsom expanded the state's healthcare to undocumented migrants aged 50 and up.

Pres. Joe Biden’s Administration to Speed up Asylum Processing for Migrants Amid Border Crisis

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The administration of President Joe Biden is eyeing to speed up the asylum claim processing for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Pres. Joe Biden Considers Requiring COVID Vaccines Among Federal Employees

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden said that his administration considers making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory among federal employees.

Donald Trump Backs Ken Paxton Over George P. Bush in Texas Attorney General Race

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Former president Donald Trump threw his support behind Texas attorney general Ken Paxton for reelection in 2022 over GOP primary challenger George P. Bush.

‘Murderous’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Engages in Twitter War With Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Vaccine Misinformation

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently engaged in a Twitter war against Marjorie Taylor Greene, labeling the lawmaker's vaccine misinformation "murderous."