The U.S. job market defied predictions of a recession by adding 528,000 jobs in July and recovering all of the jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic. According to The New York Times, […]
U.S. hiring boomed in July
U.S. drone kills 9-11 plotter
Declaring it “one more measure of justice,” President Joe Biden on Monday announced that a U.S. drone attack in Kabul – the capital of Afghanistan – had taken the life of one […]
Climate, energy bill is revived
A climate, energy and tax package pushed by President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress – legislation once believed to be dead – has been given new life. Sen. Joe Manchin III […]
Pope Francis offers an apology
In a visit to Canada, Pope Francis apologized Monday for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s policy of forcing native people into residential schools. According to USA Today, Francis said “I am […]
Biden: a climate “emergency”
Calling climate change an “emergency,” President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced some measures on this issue and promised more action soon. “Let me be clear,” he said, according to The Associated Press, […]
Biden assures Middle East
At a Middle East summit in Saudi Arabia, President Joe Biden assured regional leaders that the U.S would continue to play a powerful role in that area. According to United Press International, […]
High court trims EPA power
In its final major ruling of this session, the U.S Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency did not have the authority to impose specific regulations regarding how power […]
NATO moves to deter Russia
Seeking to create a greater counterweight to Russia’s expansionist policies, Western allies are takings steps to curb the possibility that the invasion of Ukraine might be followed by more aggression. Turkey has […]
Biden signs gun violence bill
What’s being called a “landmark” piece of gun violence legislation was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Saturday The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will provide $13 billion to cities and […]
ROE V. WADE IS OVERTURNED
In a widely anticipated action, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday announced a decision that overturns a national right for an abortion. The ruling – on a ideological basis – was 6-3 […]
