Secretary of State Antony Blinken is marking his first trip to Central America by saying the United States wants a shared commitment on migration with those countries. Blinken says the United States is preparing a $4 billion aid package to help countries in the region meet the challenges of “irregular migration.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a…
Deep Dive (June 1): MLB Sued for Moving All-Star Game Out of Georgia
Major League Baseball (MLB) is facing a lawsuit for moving the All-Star Game out of the Peach State earlier this year. A small business lobbying group, the Job Creators Network, filed the suit. It’s asking MLB and the players union to compensate Georgia businesses that won’t see revenue from the game. County officials estimated the move…
Deep Dive (May 31): Both Sides ‘Still in the Game’: Sen. Capito on the Infrastructure Plan Inching Forward Despite Disputes
On Memorial Day, presidents past and present honor the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden also sent a warning to countries that violate human rights. Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address that the fallen soldiers “gave the last full measure of devotion” and called on Americans…
Deep Dive (May 28): Republicans Lay Out $928 Billion Counteroffer to Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
President Joe Biden unveiled the biggest spending plan yet since World War II, coming in at a whopping $6 trillion. What does that mean for the cost of public debt? The plan covers the $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus bill from March, as well as the $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan, the $1.5 trillion American Families…
Deep Dive (May 26): James Bond Studio MGM Taken Over by Amazon
Amazon is buying MGM Studios, home of James Bond. The nearly $8.5 billion deal, announced Wednesday, gives the e-commerce titan a massive film and TV library. MGM is one of the most iconic movie studios in history. It’s library catalog includes classics like “The Wizard of Oz,” “Rocky,” and “Legally Blonde.” This comes as Amazon is…
Deep Dive (May 25): Oregon Becomes First State to Require Vaccination Proof for Maskless Entry
Big Tech corporations now have to think twice about deplatforming Floridians. Residents of the Sunshine State are now able to sue social media platforms over censorship. Under the new law, courts can award up to $100,000 in monetary damages for each proven claim. This comes as the FCC commissioner Brandon Carr sets out proposals to…
Deep Dive (May 24): National Guard Leaves Nation’s Capital After 137 Days
National Guard troops are departing the nation’s capitol. Those deployed to protect the district began the process of leaving Washington on Sunday. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré said the mission of securing the capitol has been accomplished—137 days after the events of Jan. 6. Infrastructure is still a hotly debated topic on Capitol Hill. President…
Deep Dive (May 21): ‘It Must Be Stopped’: Stephen Miller on Biden’s COVID Relief Program Based on Race, Gender
Israel and Hamas are officially in a truce, but skirmishes between the two sides are still breaking out. The U.S. secretary of state says he plans to meet with leaders on both sides following the ceasefire. Egypt mediated the truce, which took effect early Friday morning. President Joe Biden’s COVID relief program based on race is…
Deep Dive (May 20): Colonial Pipeline CEO Explains Why He Paid the Ransom: ‘For the Country’
Colonial Pipeline’s CEO confirms the company paid $4.4 million to the ransomware attackers. He reveals his reason behind the controversial action. Some have argued that the payment encourages the group to commit similar attacks. Is a state seceding? Several counties in Oregon vote to consider joining the state of Idaho. Lead petitioner Mike McCarter said in…
Deep Dive (May 19): Biden Moves $2 Billion Virus Funds to the Southern Border
The cost of the southern border is going up. President Joe Biden moved $2 billion in virus funds to deal with the border crisis amid the surge in illegal immigrant crossings, especially in unaccompanied migrant children. Politico reported the funds far exceed the amount usually allocated for the unaccompanied migrant children program. House Minority Leader…
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