Politics

Mitt Romney Net Worth: How Wealthy Is the Republican Lawmaker Dubbed as the Richest Senator?

Republican Senator Mitt Romney is dubbed as the wealthiest senator. He was known to have tried running for the presidential seat twice.
AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds White House Nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar to Lead Office of Science and Technology Policy

AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds White House Nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar to Lead Office of Science and Technology Policy

Days ago, the White House announced President Joe Biden's intent to nominate Dr. Arati Prabhakar to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), a role that the president elevated to Cabinet-level for the first time.
Fossil Fuel-Funded Cop Kills California Climate Legislation

Fossil Fuel-Funded Cop Kills California Climate Legislation

Climate justice coalition keeps up the fight for CalPERS and CalSTRS divestment, promises to return with similar legislation next year.
January 6 Committee Says Mike Pence and Ginni Thomas Could Be Subpoenaed

January 6 Committee Says Mike Pence and Ginni Thomas Could Be Subpoenaed

As the January 6 committee finds more significance in Mike Pence's role in thwarting the insurrection, the panel said they might issue a subpoena for the former vice president.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Asks for Patience as Bitcoin Price Crashes

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Asks for Patience as Bitcoin Price Crashes

El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as the country's official currency. And now, its president, Nayib Bukele, is addressing concerns regarding Bitcoin's latest crash.
Donald Trump Unsure if Ron DeSantis Will Run for President in 2024; Ex-Pres. Reiterates Winning Against Florida Governor

Donald Trump Unsure if Ron DeSantis Will Run for President in 2024; Ex-Pres. Reiterates Winning Against Florida Governor

Donald Trump is still confident that he will beat Florida Governor Ron DeSantis if he runs for president in 2024.
Colombia Elects First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Colombians Elect First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

For the first time, Colombians elected a black woman as vice president. Francia Marquez is Gustavo Petro's running mate in the Colombia elections.
Phoenix: Brittney Griner’s Wife Reveals Painful Story of Failed Phone Call From WNBA Star Amid Detention in Russia

Phoenix: Brittney Griner’s Wife Reveals Painful Story of Failed Phone Call From WNBA Star Amid Detention in Russia

Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, has spoken up about trying to call her wife who is currently detained in Russia.
Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel is now Colombia's First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel Is Now Colombia's First Leftist President

Former rebel Gustavo Petro has triumphed over millionaire real estate mogul Rodolfo Hernández during Colombia elections, taking 50.47% of the votes, according to the South American country's election authorities.
Florida Refuses to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5, but State Doctors Can

Florida Refuses to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5, but State Doctors Can

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has defended the state's decision to be the only state not to preorder COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five.
Donald Trump Denies Calling Mike Pence a 'Wimp,' Slams January 6 Committee

Donald Trump Denies Calling Mike Pence a 'Wimp,' Slams January 6 Committee

Former President Donald Trump disparages former Vice President Mike Pence for lack of courage as the January 6 hearings continue.
Texas' Greg Abbott Slams Joe Biden Over Treatment of Horse-Riding Border Patrol Agents

Texas' Greg Abbott Slams Joe Biden Over Treatment of Horse-Riding Border Patrol Agents

Texas Governor Greg Abbot blasts President Joe Biden over the DHS move to push punishment on Border Patrol agents wrongly accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants.
Puerto Rico Independence or Statehood? Major Party to Soon Reconsider or Reaffirm Stance

Puerto Rico Independence or Statehood? Major Party to Soon Reconsider or Reaffirm Stance

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico may soon hold a vote on its future as an independent country or as America's 51st state.
January 6 Hearings: Mike Pence Chose Constitution Over Trump Despite Pressure

January 6 Hearings: Mike Pence Chose Constitution Over Trump Despite Pressure

The January 6 Hearings continue and have revealed that former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s role in the confirmation of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States is much more important than previously thought.
Joe Biden Blasted by Kevin McCarthy Over Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Punishment: 'Agents Deserve a President Who Will Support Them'

Joe Biden Blasted by Kevin McCarthy Over Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Punishment: 'Agents Deserve a President Who Will Support Them'

Rep. Kevin McCarthy slammed Pres. Joe Biden over reports of punishing the horse-mounted Border Patrol agents who were falsely accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants.
DHS to Punish Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Accused of 'Whipping' Haitian Migrants

DHS to Punish Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Accused of 'Whipping' Haitian Migrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will discipline the horse-mounted border patrol agents who were accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants last September.
Joe Biden Makes False Claims About Families Having Less Debt, More Savings Since He Took Office as He Addresses Labor Unions

Joe Biden Makes False Claims About Families Having Less Debt, More Savings Since He Took Office as He Addresses Labor Unions

President Joe Biden made a series of false claims as he addressed the largest federation of labor unions, saying families have more savings and less debt since he took office.
Former Mexican Political Advisor Burned Alive After Being Falsely Accused by Mob of Child Trafficking

Mexican Political Advisor Is Beaten, Burned Alive by Angry Mob of More Than 200 Villagers in Mexico

A former Mexican political advisor was beaten and burned alive by an angry mob of more than 200 villagers in Mexico in a case of mistaken identity.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Signs Bill Allowing School Teachers, Staff to Carry Guns

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Signs Bill Allowing School Teachers, Staff to Carry Guns

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has allowed school districts to start arming employees as soon as this fall through a bill he signed into law on Monday.
Jake Paul Slams Joe Biden Over High Gas Prices, Other Issues; Labels Pres.' Supporters as 'American Problem'

Jake Paul Slams Joe Biden Over High Gas Prices, Other Issues; Labels Pres.' Supporters as 'American Problem'

Jake Paul credits some of the U.S.' issues, like gas prices, to President Joe Biden, calling them his accomplishments.