Politics

Statement of New York Disability Advocates on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State

The New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for including New York's healthcare and human services sectors in her 2022 State of the State address.

Rep. Kam Buckner Pushes Legislation to Hold Funders of January 6 Capitol Insurrection Accountable

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Illinois House Black Caucus Chair Rep. Kam Buckner is re-introducing a bill that could impact billionaires with state contracts, among others.

Ex-Pres Donald Trump Hits Back at Pres. Joe Biden Over His January 6 Capitol Riot Anniversary Speech; Calls Biden a 'Voice of Desparation'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Donald Trump claps back on Joe Biden's January 6 Capitol anniversary speech. Here's what he said about the current president of the United States.

Pres. Joe Biden Avoided Naming Donald Trump in Speech Marking Capitol Riot Anniversary, Here's Why

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden has revealed why he did not mention former President Donald Trump's name in his speech marking the first anniversary of the Capitol riot.

Biden Administration Hits 8 Cuban Officials With U.S. Travel Bans Over Imprisonment of Peaceful Protesters

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Biden administration slapped a travel ban on eight Cuban officials it says have been involved in the repression of peaceful protesters in Cuba since July.

VP Kamala Harris was on DNC When a Pipe Bomb was Found During January 6 Capitol Riot

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Federal sources confirmed that Vice President Kamala Harris was on DNC when the pipe bomb was discovered on January 6, the same day Capitol RIot occurred.

Donald Trump Launches Scathing Attack on Pres. Joe Biden on Eve of Capitol Riot Anniversary: Here’s What He Says

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Donald Trump issued a statement on the eve of the Capitol attack's anniversary that criticized President Joe Biden's handling of the COVID pandemic.

Colombian Ex-Soldier Charged in U.S. Over Killing of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The U.S. announced that a former Colombian military officer has been charged in connection with the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise last July.

Primer on Foreign Policy for Candidates Published

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates. RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates.

Pres. Joe Biden to Blame Donald Trump for 'Chaos and Carnage' of Capitol Riot as He Marks the Anniversary of the Attack

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden would be blaming Donald Trump for the "chaos and carnage" of January 6 in a speech to mark the first anniversary of the Capitol attack.

Another Top Kamala Harris Aide Leaves Vice President’s Office Amid Claims of ‘Bullying,' Toxic Workplace

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Another aide of Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that he was leaving her office amid reports of turmoil and dysfunction in her office.

Pres. Joe Biden's Impeachment ‘On the Table’ Once Republicans Overtake the House, GOP Lawmaker Says

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik said anything is "on the table" once Republicans overtake the House, including impeaching President Joe Biden.

Alejandro Mayorkas Under Fire From Top Senate Republicans for Blowing a Deadline to Submit Afghan Evacuee Report

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Some Republican senators slammed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to deliver a report related to the thousands of Afghans flown to the U.S.

Pres. Joe Biden Increases Pfizer Paxlovid COVID Antiviral Pill Order to 20 Million! Twice Than the Original Plan

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden has decided to increase the current orders for Pfizer's COVID antiviral pill called Paxlovid.

House Panel Probing Capitol Attack Seeks Answers From Sean Hannity About Communications With Donald Trump

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack is seeking information and cooperation from Fox News host Sean Hannity.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Back in Hospital Over Intestinal Obstruction

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital again early Monday after falling ill over the holidays.

Pres. Joe Biden Hides Records of Arrests and Terrorism Ties of Afghans Flown to the U.S.: Report

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Republican senators are seeking information regarding the records and backgrounds of Afghans that the administration of Pres. Joe Biden has brought to the U.S.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Refers to U.S. Pres. Joe Biden's Delaware Beach Stay When Slamming Critics for Being Absent in December As Omicron Variant Spreads Around the State

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed critics who accused him of being absent in December as the Omicron variant sweeps through the state. His critics include Democrat gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried.

Donald Trump's Eldest Children Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump Subpoenaed for New York AG's Tax Fraud Probe of Family Company

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent subpoenas to Donald Trump's eldest children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump.

Brother of Colorado Crash Victim Rips Gov. Jared Polis After Commuting Cuban Driver's 110-Year Sentence

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The brother of a Colorado crash victim slams Governor Jared Polis over his decision to diminish the sentence of the Cuban driver who caused four deaths.