President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, is stepping down from her post next month. Although not officially stated by the president, it has been reported that she plans to leave the White House on May 26.
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Biden Administration Considering Reviving Detention of Migrant Families Who Cross the Border Illegally
According to two administration officials, the Biden Administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally. This was a practice that originally ended when Joe Biden came into office.
Why the Biden Administration is Suspending Free Mail-Order Covid Tests
In the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the US government began the development and distribution of Covid vaccines and tests. Now, the majority of the population has either caught, or knows somebody who has caught the virus. However, despite the high frequency, or perhaps because of it, the government has announced that they will no longer be giving away free Covid tests through the mail.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Joining Supreme Court Following Stephen Breyer’s Retirement
83-year-old Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who was appointed to the court by former President Bill Clinton in 1994, has officially retired after serving for 28 years. Replacing Justice Breyer is U.S. federal judge and attorney Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was sworn in this afternoon in Washington, DC. Jackson was appointed by President Joe Biden, and is now officially the first ever African-American woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
Joe Manchin Says “No” To Build Back Better
West Virginia Democrat senator, Joe Manchin, says he “can’t vote” for the multitrillion-dollar spending bill proposed by President Biden. Some of the reasons he cited for why he could not support the legislation were increasing inflation, overwhelming national debt, and the persisting pandemic. Without a doubt, many of his fellow Democrats are beyond angry by his decision.
The Purpose of Biden’s Appearance on “Tonight Show”
Presidents go on TV all the time, but President Biden made the decision to join Jimmy Fallon this weekend on “The Tonight Show.” This was not the president’s first time appearing on the late-night program, but it did seem a little necessary.
Capitol Riot Committee Issues Six More Subpoenas
The select House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol announced Friday they have issued six more subpoenas for White House officials connected to former President Donald Trump. Two of the subpoenas were for Robert “Bobby” Peede Jr. and Max Miller, who were both aides to the President.
Senate Votes To Overturn President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For Businesses
This past September, President Joe Biden announced his federal mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as a vaccination requirement for federal contractors. Immediately, the mandate was viewed as controversial by Republicans and essential by Democrats.
95% Of Federal Workers Complied With Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
A recent report on the Politico website states that around 95 percent of the 3.5 million federal workers have complied with president Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. The Biden administration was requiring federal workers to be fully vaccinated by today (Nov. 22), but a senior administration official said that those who are in the process of getting vaccinated or requesting an exemption are considered as “in compliance” with the mandate.
Over Half of Americans say Biden is not Paying Attention to the Nation’s Most Important Issues, says CNN Poll
A year away from the 2022 midterm elections, a CNN Poll reports that 58% of Americans say that President Joe Biden has not paid enough attention to the nation’s most important problems.
Biden Nominates First Female Chair Of The FCC
President Biden announced in a statement Tuesday that he is nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Texas Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Vaccine Requirements
n Monday, Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, released a statement explaining his decision to ban Covid-19 vaccination requirements from employers.
