Category: US Politics
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Judge Rules in Favor of Biden Administration and Transfers Lawsuit on Student-Debt Relief to Different Court
Federal Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump-appointed judge in the Northern District of Texas, has transferred a lawsuit challenging a student-debt rule from his court to another court in the Western District of Texas. Federal Judge Transfers the Lawsuit to Cancel Student Debt The Career Colleges and Schools of Texas filed a lawsuit in Pittman’s court…
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Democratic Lawmakers and Patriotic Millionaires Call for 90% Income Tax on Incomes Above $100 Million to Narrow Wealth Gap
A group of Democratic lawmakers and the Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of high-income individuals who favor higher taxes on the wealthy, are calling for the implementation of a 90% income tax on all earnings above $100 million. A Proposal to Implement Higher Income Tax This proposal comes amidst growing fears of a recession. Abigail Disney,…
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Pay and Support for Care Workers
President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at boosting compensation for care workers, providing support for family caregivers, and expanding affordable care options. Provisions Inside the Executive Order The order will comprise 50 directives that will be issued to federal agencies. The announcement was made by domestic policy adviser Susan Rice,…
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Ilhan Omar Proposes Bills to Support American Families with Guaranteed Income and Universal Child Benefit
Minnesota Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has called for the implementation of two proposals that could greatly benefit American families. Proposed Bills that Will Benefit Americans The first is a proposed bill, the SUPPORT Act, which would give $1,200 a month to every adult and $600 to every child through local governments, for a five-year period. This…
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Tick Tock: Biden Faces Decision on Student Loan Payments as Summer Deadline Approaches
The Biden administration is facing a difficult decision on whether to resume student loan payments, which have been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Will Happen After the Supreme Court’s Decision on Student Loans? The payments are scheduled to restart either 60 days after the Supreme Court ruling on Biden’s student…
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Nashville’s Metro Council Plans to Reappoint Ousted Lawmaker Justin Jones, Challenging Republican Leaders
Metro Council in Nashville plans to reappoint Democrat Justin Jones to the state House, a move that would challenge Republican leaders who expelled him following a racially charged debate. Reappointment of Justin Jones At least 29 of the 40 council members have said they will reappoint Jones, giving him more than the simple majority he…
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Senator Bob Casey Announces Plan to Run for Reelection in Pennsylvania, Boosting Democrats’ Chances in Key Swing State
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey announced his plans to run for reelection in 2024, providing a glimmer of hope for Democrats in the key swing state. Sen. Bob Casey is Seeking His 4th Term The veteran Senator, who is seeking his fourth term, had previously been non-committal about his plans, but now claims he’s “not…
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Former Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson Expects Quick Reappointment After Expulsion for Gun Violence Protest
Former Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson is expecting to be quickly reappointed to the Legislature after his “unprecedented” expulsion for participating in a gun violence protest. Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, said on Sunday that he hopes to continue serving District 86 in the reappointment. He also expressed his willingness to run in a special election…
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White House Review Reignites Criticism Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The White House has been criticized for its handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, after releasing a 12-page review of the decision-making process that largely blamed the Trump administration for limiting President Biden’s options. Withdrawal of American Troops in Afghanistan While the Biden administration evacuated some 100,000 allies and American citizens from the country, the sudden…