The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the housing and transfer of migrant children detained at the nation’s southern border. […]
Category: Politics
Merrick Garland Confirmed as US Attorney General
The Senate confirmed the judge’s nomination on Wednesday with a vote of 70-30. What We Know: Merrick Garland has served as a judge on the […]
New Law Bans Nearly All Abortions in Arkansas
The bill bans all abortions except those to save the mother’s life in a medical emergency and is on schedule to go in effect at […]
Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from Female Sports Teams
Gov. Tate Reeves (R), governor of Mississippi, signed a bill Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls’ and/or women’s sports teams. What We […]
White House: Covid Relief Checks Could Reach Millions by End of Month
The checks belong to the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion bill that was recently passed by the Senate on Saturday. What […]
Congress Passes $1.9T Covid Relief Bill, With $1,400 Checks, in Major Win for Biden
The long awaited bill will extend unemployment benefits, increase funding for schools, and boost vaccine distribution, with president Biden set to sign it into law […]
Biden Gives Venezuelans in U.S Chance for Temporary Protected Status
The White House announced Monday that they would offer deportation relief and work permits to a number of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. What We […]
House Republicans, Citing Britney Spears, Seek Hearing on Conservatorships
A New York Times documentary called “Framing Britney Spears” has brought the so-called Princess of Pop’s conservatorship to light. What We Know: A conservatorship is […]
Senate Confirms Marcia Fudge as Housing Secretary, Michael Regan as EPA Chief
The two politicians were confirmed into Biden’s cabinet on Wednesday, March 10th. What We Know: Marcia Fudge was given duties to head the Department of […]
House Passes ‘Protect The Right To Organize Act,’ 225-206, Sends Bill To Senate
The House has passed a bill that advocates for workers’ right to unionize is now headed to the senate. What We Know: The House has […]