A minimum wage vote fails, Biden prepares more orders, and a Trump appointee is arrested.
Author - SK Ashby
Trump’s Trade War With Europe is Ending
The U.S. and European Union are suspending their tariffs.
Biden Wants to Pass a New AUMF
The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) may finally be replaced.
Insurrection
Capitol Police ask for more Guard, Irish militias withdraw support for peace, and Elaine Chao was corrupt.
House Democrats Pass Reform Bills
Congressional Democrats are passing bills, but Republicans plan to kill them.
Biden Starts Unwinding Trump’s Trade War
The trade war with Europe will end soon.
Culture War
Capitol police identity a threat, Biden blasts Neanderthals, and former White House doc Ronny Jackson drank on the job.
Hiring Slows Before Final GOP ‘NO’ Vote On Stimulus
Private payrolls increased by half as much as economists expected.
Report Details Failing Infrastructure Ahead of Expected Bill
Before Congress begins debate, engineers say most of our infrastructure is close to failing.
Outreach
Texas prematurely reopens, Wray says domestic terrorism is a big threat, and we waisted billions in Afghanistan.
DHS, HHS Set Better Conditions For Influx of Migrant Kids
The administration will open up more homes outside of shelters for unaccompanied kids.
Biden Brokers Deal Between Rivals For More Vaccine
Rival drugmakers will work together to increase supply.
Biden Admin Starts Sanctioning Putin’s Russia
Biden will impose sanctions in response to actions dating back years.
False Idols
The CDC approves J&J's vaccine, the UN blames Putin, and refugees are crossing back into the U.S. Plus a personal note.
Biden Admin Makes Amends For Family Separation
Families will be reunited inside the U.S. if they choose to.
Senate Dems Forced to Drop Min Wage Hike From COVID Bill
The wage hike won't be in the final COVID bill, but it's still good policy.
Postmaster
Manhattan's DA has Trump's records, the public likes higher wages, and Potato Head goes gender neutral. Pus music and a programming note.
Biden Repeals Trump Ban On Legal Immigration
Biden is reopening the green card visas process shut down by Trump.
Biden Admin Publicly Points Finger at Saudi Prince
The Biden admin is hitting a hard reset button on relations with the Saudis.
Biden Admin Reunites Kids Orphaned By Trump
The Biden admin reunited over 100 in the first month.