Politics

'I Warned Him': Brazil Ex-Health Chief Accuses Bolsonaro of Fueling COVID Crisis

Brazil's former health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta has testified in a probe on President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Donald Trump Launches New Communications Platform

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

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new communications platform months after his accounts were banned from social media sites Facebook and Twitter.

Kansas Rep. Mark Samsel Charged for Kneeing Student in Groin Gets Back to Work

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

Kansas state lawmaker Mark Samsel was arrested and charged after he allegedly kneed a student in the groin while substitute teaching last Wednesday.

Colombia's Finance Minister Quits After Tax Reform Plan Withdrawn

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

Colombia's finance minister has resigned from his post after deadly mass protests erupted across the country over a tax reform proposal.

El Salvador Congress Ousts Top Judges, Garnering International Concerns

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

El Salvador's Congress voted to oust top judges from their Supreme Court; Brewed International Concerns

Texas City Votes 'Yes' to Ban Abortion

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

Lubbock, Texas has just become a "sanctuary city for the unborn" after its residents voted to ban abortion completely.

Colombia's President Withdraws Tax Reform After Deadly Mass Protests

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

Colombia's President Ivan Duque has withdrawn a contentious tax reform bill following the deadly mass protests in the past days.

Florida OKs Bill to Penalize Social Media Firms That Ban Politicians

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

The Florida House and Senate voted this week to pass legislation that will penalize social media companies banning politicians from their platforms.

Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi Make History as 1st Women Behind a President at Joint Address

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

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as the first women to share center stage in Congress during a presidential address.

SEC Enforcement Chief Alex Oh Resigns After 5 Days Taking the Job

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

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement director Alex Oh stepped down from office after five days on the job.

Ex-Trump Aide Stephen Miller's Group Sues Biden Admin Over Discrimination Against White Farmers

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

A legal group founded by ex-Trump aide Stephen Miller has filed a lawsuit claiming Pres. Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan discriminates against white farmers.

Protests Erupt in Colombia Over Proposed Tax Reform Amid Pandemic

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

Thousands of protesters in Colombia gathered on the streets and demonstrated against a proposed tax reform that was announced on Wednesday.

Idaho Senate OKs Bill Banning Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

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

The Idaho Senate has approved a bill that will ban critical race theory from being included in the curriculum of the state's public schools.

Biden Break off Press Questions, Says He'll Be In Trouble if He Answers

Biden Breaks off Press Questions, Says He'll Be In Trouble if He Answers

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

U.S. President Joe Biden said that he would be in trouble if he keeps on taking press questions during a conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Biden Administration Continues To Grapple With Situation At Border

U.S. Pledges Additional $310 Million Aid to Central America to Address Migration Issues

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

A statement released by the Office of the Vice President it was said that an additional $310 million worth of humanitarian relief will be given by the U.S. government to address food insecurity.

Pres. Biden Forms Pro-Union Task Force Headed by Kamala Harris

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

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday that creates a task force to promote labor organizing.

House Democrats Unveil Plan To Make $300 Monthly Checks to Parents Permanent

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

House Democrats have revealed a bill on Monday that will make the child tax credit expansion permanent.

California Governor Gavin Newsom 'Seething' Over Joe Biden's Support on Agricultural Union Bill

Newsom To Face Recall Election After Signature Threshold Reached

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

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now officially facing a recall election after the needed number of verified signatures have been met.

Senator Heinrich Leads Call for Biden Admin to Reverse Changes to National Monuments

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

US Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), together with 18 more senators, sent a letter to US Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to urge her and the rest of the Biden Administration to undo "unlawful attacks" done to the Antiquities Act.