Biden Wants States, Local Governments To Pay People $100 To Get COVID Vaccine
President Biden has told states to incentivize the vaccine by giving citizens $100 to get vaccinated, the funds will be taken from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan
US Economy: GDP Surges 6.5% In Q2, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
The economy was boosted by consumer spending, which surged 11.8%.
US Economy: Joe Biden Unveils New 'Buy American' Proposal
President Biden unveiled his new 'Buy American' proposal to ensure goods manufactured in the United States were at least 60% made in America.
Senators Reach Deal On Major Points Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Senators and the Biden team have reached an agreement on the detail of a bipartisan infrastructure bill that the Senate has been debating the details of for the past month. This marks the first step in President Biden's recovery efforts.
US Economy: Elizabeth Warren Makes Push For Wealth Tax, Calls Out Jeff Bezos
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has recently made a call for a wealth tax where the richest Americans will have to pay their fair share in taxes and specifically called out Jeff Bezos for avoiding his taxes.
Top Democrats Urge Joe Biden To Cancel $50,000 In Student Debt Per Person
Top Democrats issued another plea for President Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt per person.
Senate Reaches Bipartisan $2 Billion Capitol Security Deal
The Senate has reached a $2 billion security deal to improve security around the Capitol after the January 6th attack.
Frito-Lay Strike Ends After Employees Agree To New Contract
The 20-day strike at the Frito-Lay factory in Topeka, Kansas, ended after a new contracts guarantees one day off, a 4% wage increase, and the end of "suicide shifts."
Elizabeth Warren Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen To Regulate Cryptocurrency
Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to regulate the cryptocurrency market to protect consumers.
Talks Stall On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal As August Recess Draws Closer
Democrats and Republicans are still negotiating President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal that is set to include $600 billion in new spending. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is determined to get it passed before the August recess.
Iraq War: After 18 Years, Biden To End US Combat Operations
President Biden has come to an agreement with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to end U.S. combat operations in Iraq by the end of 2021.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares 'No Vax, No Service' Sign To Segregation
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made incendiary comments about an Atlanta restaurant refusing service to potential customers who have not been vaccinated equating the restaurant's actions to "segregation."
NFL Trade Rumors: Houston Texans' Deshaun Watson Finally On The Move?
The Houston Texans are willing to listen to trade offers for quarterback Deshaun Watson. They are reportedly looking for five high-end draft picks and two starting-caliber players per ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Senate Democrats, Republicans Finalize Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Senate Democrats have been working to finalize a bipartisan infrastructure plan that is set to include $600 billion in new spending. Details are still being negotiated but some senators are optimistic a deal can be reached Monday afternoon.
Delta Variant Could Peak In October, Drive Sharp Rise In Deaths
New data released by the CDC is showing the Delta Variant is set to spark a sharp rise in deaths if enough people do not get vaccinated.
Longhorns, Sooners, Planning Move To SEC Within Coming Weeks [REPORT]
Texas and Oklahoma are preparing to leave to Big 12 for the SEC for the upcoming college football season, the move would make the SEC the first 16-team conference in college sports.
US Housing Market Is Beginning To Float Back To Earth
The U.S. housing market is beginning to float back to Earth as fewer people are buying homes due to the high prices.
House Approves 8,000 Additional Visas For Afghans Who Helped US Military
The House of Representatives approved 8,000 additional visas for Afghans who helped the U.S. military by a vote of 407-16.
US Women's Soccer Next Game: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream Info vs. New Zealand
The U.S. Women's National Team is looking to rebound after a 3-0 loss to Sweden.
Democrats Still Pushing For $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill As Senate Mulls Vote
President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan is in motion after a recent setback.
Domino's Pizza Exceeds Q2 Revenue Expectations, Stock Price Jumps 13%
The company's price of shares surged on the second-quarter results.
Frito-Lay Strike: Workers Protest 'Suicide Shifts' Of 84-Hour Work Week
Frito-Lay has continued its strike as workers protest 84-hour workweeks they call "suicide shifts."
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Faces First Test On Senate Floor
The bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will face its first test on the Senate floor on Wednesday as Sen. Charles Schumer forces a vote.
US Life Expectancy Suffers Biggest Drop Since World War II
U.S. life expectancy has fallen an average of 1.5 years in 2020, the largest drop since 1942 and 1943. The decline is largely due to the pandemic, as well as drug overdoses and homicides.
Delta Variant Makes Up 83% Of All Sequenced Covid Cases In U.S.
The highly contagious and more deadly Delta variant now makes up for 83% of all sequenced covid cases in the U.S.
Fauci And Rand Paul Exchange Blows During Pandemic-Related Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Rand Paul argued over the origins of the virus and who was responsible for it during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Senator Wyden Aims To Cap Trump-Era Business Deductions
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. is aiming to expand the "pass-through" clause in the Trump 2017 tax bill that allows business owners to write 20% of their income off their taxes.
Peyton And Eli Manning Will Air It Out On Alternate 'Monday Night Football' Broadcast
Brothers and former NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning are set to broadcast 10 "Monday Night Football" games for each of the next three seasons on ESPN2.
Biden Looking At 'All Available Avenues' To Close Guantanamo Bay
President Biden is looking at "all available avenues" to close Guantanamo Bay, according to Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Capitol Rioter Paul Hodgkins Pleads Guilty To Felony, Gets 8-Month Sentence
Capitol rioter Paul Hodgkins of Florida pleaded guilty to obstructing congressional proceedings and will serve an 8-month prison sentence after the Justice Department recommended 1.5 years. Hundreds more are awaiting their day court.
