Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule
On Wednesday, the Biden administration blocked a rule put in place by the Trump administration that would have made it easier for companies to classify workers as independent contractors instead of full-time employees. It badly hit shares of app-based companies that depend on
Scripps Health hospital system in Southern California targeted by a Cyberattack
A Southern California hospital system was forced to temporarily modify its patient care procedures after it was targeted by a cyberattack. Scripps Health has 5 hospital campuses and several other outpatient facilities spread throughout San Diego County. The officials first alerted the public
All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
On Sunday, Republican senators emphasized the potential for a bipartisan deal as Congress gets to work on negotiating an infrastructure bill and President Joe Biden touts his American Jobs Plan. Point to be noted that infrastructure has long been held up in Washington
Why Alex Oh resigned from US Securities and Exchange Commission?
The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Alex Oh has resigned on Wednesday due to potential conflicts of interest created by her previous work as a lawyer. Last week, she became the first woman of color to lead the SEC
Biden Administration to close 39 ICE Detention Facilities
On Wednesday, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) urged the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) to close their immigration detention facilities. The recent move is part of a renewed push for President Biden to follow through on several campaign pledges. The ACLU identified
New CDC Guideline rewards Vaccinated People with Mask-free Activities
On Tuesday, the CDC issued new guidelines and said outdoor activities are safe without masks regardless of whether a person is vaccinated as long as people are either alone or with immediate family members. And fully vaccinated people can gather safely outdoors without
White House plans to raise capital gains taxes for Americans
On Monday, a top economic adviser to President Joe Biden, Brian Deese said that the White House is planning to raise capital gains taxes for Americans earning more than $1 million. The director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese confirmed during a
President Biden will push G7 Allies to increase pressure on China
A top White House official said the US will urge its Group of Seven allies to increase pressure on China over the use of forced labor in its northwestern Xinjiang province. This province is home to the Muslim Uighur minority. The deputy national
President Biden and NATO Members to discuss ties with China and Russia
US President Joe Biden and other NATO member countries have planned to discuss tense ties with Russia and China the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the future of the 30-nation military alliance at a summit on 14th June in Belgium. The meeting will
House passed Legislation empowering the President to limit entry in the US
On Wednesday, the Democratic-led House passed legislation aimed to constrain a president’s power to limit entry to the US. US President Joe Biden reversed the travel restrictions from the Trump administration in one of his first moves in office. It is easing limits
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