China warned United States to Stop Playing with Fire over Taiwan dispute

China warned United States to Stop Playing with Fire over Taiwan dispute

May 24, 2021

On Monday, China warned the United States not to play with fire over Taiwan. The warning message came after President Joe Biden’s administration weighed in on the issue. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian said that China has noticed the

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President Biden signed Executive Order to measure Climate Change Impacts

President Biden signed Executive Order to measure Climate Change Impacts

May 20, 2021

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order compelling key regulators including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other members of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to assess the risks that a changing climate poses to the US financial system. He needs

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President Biden’s new order for Labor Department about Unemployed Americans

President Biden’s new order for Labor Department about Unemployed Americans

May 10, 2021

On Monday, President Biden ordered the US Labor Department to ensure that unemployed Americans cannot draw enhanced federal jobless benefits if they turn down a suitable job offer. He also rejected claims by Republicans that his weekly unemployment bonus is undermining efforts to

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Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule

Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule

May 5, 2021

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

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All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

May 2, 2021

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

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Why Alex Oh resigned from US Securities and Exchange Commission?

Why Alex Oh resigned from US Securities and Exchange Commission?

Apr 29, 2021

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

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Biden Administration to close 39 ICE Detention Facilities

Biden Administration to close 39 ICE Detention Facilities

Apr 28, 2021

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

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White House plans to raise capital gains taxes for Americans

White House plans to raise capital gains taxes for Americans

Apr 26, 2021

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

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President Biden will push G7 Allies to increase pressure on China

President Biden will push G7 Allies to increase pressure on China

Apr 25, 2021

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

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President Biden and NATO Members to discuss ties with China and Russia

President Biden and NATO Members to discuss ties with China and Russia

Apr 22, 2021

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

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