Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave an optimistic outlook on employment for next year, stating that the U.S. could see full employment if President Joe Biden’s stimulus package passes. If the $1.9 trillion relief package doesn’t pass, she warns there could be elevated unemployment for the next few years. “I would …

After becoming the United States‘ first black defense secretary, retired four-star Army Gen. Lloyd Austin has authorized a review into the military’s sexual assault prevention programs following the death of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillen in April 2020. Senior leaders of the new defense attorney have two weeks to inform him …

Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield), the Virginia senator who was present, sympathetic, and supportive during the Jan. 6 riots, is on her way to becoming one of the first members of congress to be censured in modern times. To be censured is to be formally rebuked without consequences. According to The Virginia …

Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been sworn in and is now officially the 46th President of the United States. In a solemn and respectful ceremony, Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office as former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton looked on. Biden …

After receiving inconclusive COVID-19 test results, Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler is self-quarantining. On Friday, Loeffler took two rapid tests, which came back negative. Soon after, she was told that her PCR test, which detects genetic material related to coronavirus, was positive. The Georgia politician then took another test the following …

The Department of Homeland Security acting Secretary Chad Wolf is defying Trump’s order to terminate election cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs. According to The NY Post, on Wednesday evening, the White House instructed Wolf to fire Krebs who has been openly dismissive of Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the Nov. 3 election. …

We know there’s a time difference, but sheesh! Almost a week after the announcement that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were the 2020 projected-president and vice president of the election, China has finally offered their congratulations. On Friday at a regular press briefing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin …

Multiple states are banding together in an initiative that will replace the Electoral College ahead of future presidential elections. This would change the way that presidential candidates are selected. Colorado voters are the latest to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This agreement is demanding that states award their …

In politics, a lame duck or outgoing politician is an elected official whose successor has already been elected or will be soon. The official is often seen as having less influence with other politicians due to the limited time left in office. Key Points The phrase “lame duck” was coined …