Since President Biden entered into office, the public and other top Democratic officials have pushed for him to consider forgiving $50,000 in student loan debt for each borrower. For the first time in his presidency, Biden mentioned that he is “taking a hard look” into forgiving some federal student loan debt on Thursday, but theContinue reading “Biden Considers Forgiving Student Loan Debt”
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Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
On Thursday, April 7th, the Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court after significant debate and questioning. This historic appointment makes Jackson the first African-American woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court which many individuals across the country considered a victory for diversity. Judge Jackson was confirmed with aContinue reading “Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court”
Will Banning Russian Oil Hurt the U.S. or Russia?
President Biden announced on March 8, that the United States will ban imports of oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation. The real question at play is, will this in turn actually hurt the Russian economy, or will it backfire on the United States? In order for President Biden to be successful withContinue reading “Will Banning Russian Oil Hurt the U.S. or Russia?”
Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week
The United States Postal Service’s duty to deliver 500 million coronavirus test kits has placed it in an unprecedented position in the country’s pandemic response, just as covid-19 infections have reached a peak within its ranks and its network is under extreme strain. The free quick tests are expected to ship by the end ofContinue reading “Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week”
Is the US Democracy in Danger?
The Democratic Party is facing a moment of strong symbolism only a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which Democrats had set as a deadline to approve new laws to counter Republican voting restrictions in many states. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes that will uphold ideological divides within the party andContinue reading “Is the US Democracy in Danger?”
Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate
Oral arguments in the legal challenge to federal COVID-19 vaccine regulations for some employers were heard by the United States Supreme Court. Ohio, along with 26 other states, was the listed plaintiff in the litigation against President Joe Biden’s regulation. Attorneys arguing for the federal rule claim that OSHA has the jurisdiction to establish theseContinue reading “Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate”
The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half
The CDC’s decision last week to cut the asymptomatic COVID-19 isolation period in half, from ten to five days, sparked outrage as officials stated it was partly to allow individuals to return to work sooner. It came just a week after certain businesses, including Delta Air Lines, wrote to the CDC demanding a modification. ToContinue reading “The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half”
Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug
The Build Back Better Act saga has been a mere foreshadowing of a bunch of twists and turns that were expected to occur. The bill has passed through the House of Representatives and is being reviewed by the senate. In the meantime, Democratic senators are responsible for figuring out what will actually make it intoContinue reading “Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug”
Deadly Tornado Leaves Western Kentucky in Shambles
On December 10th, a violent stream of tornadoes ripped through cities in Kentucky and left them in shambles. The outbreak of tornadoes on Friday night, including one that traveled more than 220 devastating miles, left a deep scar of damage throughout the middle of the country, and Sunday was a day of agonizing discovery. However,Continue reading “Deadly Tornado Leaves Western Kentucky in Shambles”
Biden Proposes 20-Year Ban on Oil Drilling near Tribal Land
On Monday, President Joe Biden delivers an announcement to propose a ban on oil drilling in Northwest Mexico, one of the oldest Native American Sites. Chaco Canyon – the area in which is being drilled for gas and oil is known for being a sacred region to the Native Americans in that area. It holdsContinue reading “Biden Proposes 20-Year Ban on Oil Drilling near Tribal Land”
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