Politics

New ICE Rules on Foreign Students Receive Backlash from Politician, Academics

A politician and some educators have criticized the new rules released by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that may deport foreign students in the United States if they do not comply with the regulations.

White House Refutes Trump's Niece Claims President Cheated on SAT

In her book, Mary Trump accused his uncle of cheating on his homework. She also claimed that the president meets all the criteria of a narcissist.

Brazil President Continues to Flout Protective Protocols Even After Testing Positive for COVID-19

The far-right leader has repeatedly flouted social distancing guidelines and dismissed the importance of using face masks in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Multi-Million Dollar Firms Receive Federal Loan, Small Businesses File for Bankruptcy

Law firms, elite private and charter schools, and celebrity-owned businesses received taxpayer-funded relief packages from the administration worth between $150,000 and $5 million.
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Trudeau Will Not Attend the US-Mexico Meeting in D.C. for New NAFTA Deal

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will not join the meeting with Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.

California Assembly Delays Return as Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

The California Assembly had to delay its return from a scheduled summer break as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak started infecting the people in the state capitol.

Mexico's Lopez Obrador is 'All Set' to Meet Trump Despite Criticisms

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is all set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but his upcoming visit to the White House was met with controversy.

Phoenix Mayor Claims FEMA Refused Access to More Testing Resources Amid COVID-19 Surge

Arizona residents often wait more than eight hours to get tested for the virus as the state faces a shortage of coronavirus testing resources.
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Kanye West Announces He's Running for President, Elon Musk Offers Support

Kanye West, a vocal supporter of Pres. Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he is running for president. Tesla CEO Elon Musk offers support.

Second Stimulus Check: When's the Earliest it Could be Sent?

To help weather the recession as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a second round of stimulus checks may be sent to eligible Americans as early as August based on the Senate's calendar.

Body-Cam Footage Shows Fort Lauderdale Cops Laugh and Celebrate After Shooting at Protesters

The body camera footage also showed two police officers confirming whether their body-cameras were turned off during the shooting incident.
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Extra $600 Unemployment Benefit to End This Month, How Much Will You Get if Not Extended?

The federal unemployment aid will end in July. This means that starting August the unemployment aid will vary in your state. How much do you think will you receive?

Trump Backs Second Stimulus Checks Higher Than $1,200; Who Can Receive the Payments?

While details have yet to be confirmed, the next set of checks could include relief payments for non-Americans and young, college students.

Trump Can Now Fire Consumer Watchdogs Without Limits, Says US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allows the president to remove the head of the federal agency at will.
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White House Claims Trump Did Not Hear the Phrase 'White Power' But Why Was the Tweet Deleted?

A community in Florida, the third state in the country with the largest population of Latinos, held a parade to support Trump.

Confederate Symbol No More: Mississippi Lawmakers Votes For the Removal of Rebel Symbol On State Flag

The drafted resolution which will remove the Confederate emblem on the Mississippi flag has now been approved by legislators.

US Supreme Court Denies Absentee Voting for Texas Voters

The request of the Democratic Party to expand voting by mail to all Texas voters during the coronavirus pandemic has been denied by the Supreme Court.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect American Monuments from Vandalism

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday the signing of an executive order aimed to protect American memorials, monuments, and statues from destruction and other forms of vandalism.
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Trump’s Military Fund Diversion for Border Wall 'Unlawful,' Appeals Court Says

The Trump administration's diversion of military funds to construct additional barriers to the United States-Mexico border wall was "unlawful," ruled a federal appeals court on Friday.

Trump Administration Can Now Deport Asylum Seekers Without Letting Them Appeal Their Case

The Supreme Court concluded that refusing access to a judicial review did not violate the U.S. Constitution.