The Biden-Harris administration unveiled the December Jobs Report, revealing a noteworthy achievement of creating 2.7 million new jobs in 2023. This surpasses the job creation in any year of the previous administration, culminating in a remarkable total of 14.3 million jobs generated under President Biden's leadership.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, First Lady of Our Hearts: Celebrating Michelle Obama at 60
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons discussed the stalled relief package for Ukraine, Israel, & Taiwan on Face The Nation. This crucial aid also includes support for innocent Palestinians in Gaza, but it's all facing gridlock in Congress.
Read MoreFormer representative Charlie Dent discussed the House GOP’s effort to impeach President Biden on CNN This Morning.
Read MoreApproximately 30% of U.S. adults also consider workers' pay before tips as a significant factor when making tipping decisions, according to a recent report published by Pew Research Center. There is, however, a significant variation in workers' pay across the country as a consequence of the interaction of state and federal rules on minimum wage and tips.
Read MoreToday marks the 99th birthday celebration of Shirley Anita Chisholm, a trailblazing woman who etched her name in history as the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. Born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from Barbados and Guyana, Chisholm's journey began at Brooklyn College, where she graduated in 1946. Later, she earned a master's degree…
Read MoreJared Bernstein, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, sat down with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the current economy.
Read MoreAs Israel and Hamas enter week 7 of their deadly conflict, Senator Chris Van Hollen sat down with Margaret Brennan on CBS Face the Nation to discuss the supplemental funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore was on ABC’s This Week on Sunday. He spoke with Jonathan Karl about the Democrats' big wins last week, Senator Joe Manchin, and the upcoming presidential election. Rumor has it that Senator Manchin is contemplating running for president as a third-party candidate with No Labels.
Read MoreEvery year on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and our freedoms, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid.
Read MoreLast Wednesday marked a significant milestone as the UAW and Ford unveiled a groundbreaking tentative agreement. This achievement followed President Joe Biden's historic act last month, becoming the first president to stand in solidarity with union workers on a picket line outside a General Motors plant in Michigan.
Read MoreAccording to a recent report by Pew Research Center, Americans are dissatisfied with the role of money in politics. The report highlights that large shares of the public see political campaigns as too costly, elected officials as too responsive to donors and special interests, and members of Congress as unable or unwilling to separate their financial interests from their work as public servants. Here are some key findings from the report:
Read MoreDuring her recent interview with Jake Tapper on Sunday, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney addressed a range of critical issues…
Read MoreOn this special day, we pay tribute to a woman whose life has been dedicated to service, advocacy, and breaking barriers. Hillary Clinton, the former First Lady, Senator from New York, and Secretary of State, turns another year wiser and more inspirational.
Read MoreWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was the guest on several talk shows yesterday to give updates on the Israel-Hamas war. He discussed the Biden administration’s work on getting the hostages released, working with the UN to secure food and medical supplies to Gaza, assisting Palestinians in Gaza to get safe passage out, and Israel’s goals for the ground offensive.
Read MoreIn a significant stride towards enhancing gun safety measures, the Biden Administration achieved a historic milestone last year by ushering in the first gun violence prevention law in three decades. The momentum continues as President Biden announced a groundbreaking development on Friday – the establishment of the inaugural federal office dedicated to preventing gun violence.
Read MoreMexicans and Mexican-Americans are a vital part of the American fabric, and their perspectives on the United States and their homeland are important to understand. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look at some key findings from a recent Pew Research Center survey on these topics.
Read MoreOn September 20, 2011, a momentous change swept through the United States military as it officially repealed the long-standing policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). This policy, which had been in place since 1993, had prohibited openly gay and lesbian individuals from serving in the military.
Read MoreDuring the pandemic, you may have noticed that products like cars, cell phones, refrigerators, and gaming consoles became scarcer in the US due to supply chain disruptions, causing prices, especially for vehicles, to skyrocket. These shortages were primarily caused by the heavy reliance on microchip manufacturing in Taiwan.
Read MoreSixteen years ago this week, the United Nations witnessed a historic moment that would reshape the landscape of Indigenous rights across the globe. On September 13, 2007, the UN General Assembly took a monumental step by adopting the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Let's revisit this pivotal event.
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