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The five reasons Biden explicitly endorsed union elections
It's smart politics, for several reasons.
War and famine could wipe out the next generation of Yemenis
After years of violence half the population is going hungry and 400,000 under fives are at risk of dying from malnutritionEleven-year-old Sadia Ibrahim Mahmud was so weak she couldn’t even move the blanket covering her tiny frame by herself.“I want to get better, and...
Biden administration, Senate Democrats retreat on $15 minimum wage in relief bill
Senate Democrats and the White House are retreating on efforts to include a $15 minimum wage increase in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill as they aim to move the package forward this week in the Senate.
Fact check: 5 falsehoods Trump repeated at CPAC, from election fraud to Texas' wind power
Trump delivered his first major address since leaving office, and he picked up right where he left off: spreading false claims about election fraud.
Biden gives tentative support to Amazon workers in union push
President does not mention retail giant by name but sends backing to ‘workers in Alabama’ currently voting on unionizationJoe Biden has offered tentative support to Amazon warehouse workers in the middle of a closely fought vote to unionize. If successful, the union...
Trumpism will endure in the GOP. Trump may not.
It's the former president's approach to politics, not his own candidacy or his policies, which will define the party moving forward.
David Cameron rules out a return to the political frontline
David Cameron today said the prospect of Donald Trump making a comeback is 'enough to keep us all spinning over' as he ruled out his own return to the political frontline.
Durbin, New Judiciary Chair, Warns Republicans on Blocking Judges
Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, discussed how he would push through President Biden’s judicial nominees, tackle immigration and address domestic terrorism.
Immigration a focus as Biden holds virtual talks with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador
President Joe Biden's efforts to chart a new course on immigration continues with a virtual meeting with Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Goya Foods CEO Robert Unanue calls Donald Trump 'the real, legitimate, and still actual president'
Robert Unanue, boss of the Hispanic food supplier, claimed that 'the majority' of Americans voted for the Republican candidate just hours before Trump took the stage in Orlando.
Biden Betrayed His Promise to Defend Human Rights and Jamal Khashoggi
The U.S. gave the Saudi Crown Prince a pass for the murder of the Washington Post columnist, which autocrats may see as a green light for abuse.
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador to ask Biden for help with coronavirus vaccines in virtual summit
AMLO has emerged as a vocal critic of global inequity in the distribution of the vaccines. The leaders will also discuss migration.
Why Trump Holds a Grip on the G.O.P.
Republicans still embrace the power of the ex-president’s agenda to galvanize voters and drive turnout.
Amazon Workers Trying to Unionize Get Boost From Biden Video
Around 6,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, a former steel town outside of Birmingham, are voting over the next week on whether they want to be represented by a union.
Khashoggi was killed in cold-blood. Yet Biden refuses to hold culprits accountable | Mohamad Bazzi
Biden resorted to the longstanding US foreign policy that looks the other way as America’s autocratic allies commit atrocities at home and abroadOn Friday, Joe Biden’s administration confirmed what the world knew: that Saudi Arabia’s ruthless crown prince, Mohammed...
Trump cements grip on GOP, even as some backers look forward
The former US president reentered the political fray Sunday, but not all of his supporters want to see him run again.
Trump, DeSantis favored for president in 2024 by CPAC attendees
Former President Donald Trump will remain in politics from his new home base of Florida, and his followers see Gov. Ron DeSantis as his heir apparent.
How Can Biden Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs? Weaken the Dollar
Critics of a strong currency say it hurts American factory workers by making imports cheap.
'Make your voice heard': Biden backs Amazon workers' union drive in Alabama
'There should be no intimidation, no coercion, no threats, no anti-union propaganda,' Biden said.
Trump has almost settled on his post-attempted-insurrection marketing pitch
The former president and real-estate pitchman refines his patter.
CPAC: What Trump supporters fear most from President Biden
Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference express their concerns about the new administration.
Donald Trump claims he asked for 10,000 National Guard troops to be there on January 6
Trump said he requested 10,000 National Guard troops be in D.C. before January 6 after realizing his rally would be larger than anticipated - but says the request was rejected by congressional leaders.
UK under pressure over plan to slash aid for Yemen by 50%
UN seeking to raise $3.85bn to avert widespread famine in country devastated by years of civil warYemenis and international aid organisations have urged the UK to reconsider reported cuts of up to 50% of its support for humanitarian efforts in the country’s...
Democrats remain divided on how to progress with $15 minimum wage – live updates
Senior lawmakers appear to have abandoned plan to use tax penalty to force measure throughWhite House defends move not to sanction Saudi crown princeNew York attorney general seeks to investigate Cuomo sexual harassment claimsTrump grasps for relevance in first...