That kind of major win even if it involves compromise could be critical as Biden looks for legislative victories in a closely divided Congress, where Republicans are certain to oppose other Biden priorities that involve rolling back some of the GOP's 2017 tax cuts and increasing federal spending. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden to overturn Donald Trump Administration’s major policy decision on Day 1 of his swearing, check details
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Four years of Donald Trump – ‘an exhausting blaze of chaos’
His flattery of Kim Jong Un achieved very little. North Korea only added to its nuclear stockpile. Russia, Iran and Syria all increased their influence in the Middle East and after Trump pulled out of the 2015 Nuclear Pact, Iran reduced the time it would need to develop nuclear weapons. Pulling out of agreements will be a hallmark of his presidency. … [Read more...] about Four years of Donald Trump – ‘an exhausting blaze of chaos’
Five ways Trump changed California — including one that helped Democrats
Most became involved to roust Trump from office — nearly 2 out of 3 voters rejected him in favor of Democrat Joe Biden. But he got Republicans engaged as well. His 2020 total of 6 million votes was the most ever for a Republican presidential candidate in California, more than even GOP icon Ronald Reagan, who served two terms as governor before winning the White House. … [Read more...] about Five ways Trump changed California — including one that helped Democrats
A First Amendment agenda for Biden’s first 100 days
President Biden can begin on day one by rescinding three executive orders that embodied President TrumpDonald TrumpIran convicts American businessman on spying charge: report DC, state capitals see few issues, heavy security amid protest worries Pardon-seekers have paid Trump allies tens of thousands to lobby president: NYT MORE’s authoritarian impulses: his order threatening social media platforms, a thinly-veiled attempt to punish the platforms for adding fact-checking labels to his deceptive statements; his order barring businesses and individuals from conducting many kinds of diversity training, a ham-handed effort to suppress discussions of race and social justice; and his order imposing sanctions on staff of the International Criminal Court and American scholars and advocates who work with the court, a shameful attempt to interfere with investigations of war crimes. All three of these clearly violate First Amendment prohibitions on government retribution for speech that it … [Read more...] about A First Amendment agenda for Biden’s first 100 days
House GOP raise concerns over Biden’s top Cabinet nominees
Tanden, who has led the left-leaning Center for American Progress (CAP) and is a familiar face on cable television where she has frequently thrown partisan barbs, has already drawn Senate GOP opposition. The House Republicans say she has an “unsettling” background, and accuse her of “bullying, outing a victim of sexual harassment, making viciously partisan statements, and overall, exhibiting poor leadership.” … [Read more...] about House GOP raise concerns over Biden’s top Cabinet nominees
Huawei ban timeline: Trump administration reportedly restricts its US suppliers at last minute
Feb. 24, 2020: Huawei will launch its P40 Pro in Paris on March 26, its upgraded Mate XS foldable will be available outside China and the company is bringing a new tablet, speaker and green MateBook X Pro laptop to Europe. And Trump reportedly accuses British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of "betrayal" in a heated phone call about Huawei 5G decision. … [Read more...] about Huawei ban timeline: Trump administration reportedly restricts its US suppliers at last minute
