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
President Joe Biden says “Today’s verdict is a step forward toward justice in America”
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd a step forward toward a more just America. Point to be noted that Chauvin was found guilty on all 3
CBP and ICE will use words like Noncitizen and Integration instead of Alien and Assimilation
On Monday, the heads of two US agencies in the Department of Homeland Security have directed their staff to use words like “noncitizen” and “integration” instead of “alien” and “assimilation”. It is part of an effort from the Biden administration to discard immigration
US Senate to Vote a Bill on Hate Crimes against Asian Americans
On Thursday, US Senate will vote on a bill addressing hate crimes against Asian Americans next week. The move came after the Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are
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