Blinken’s confirmation vote comes as the Senate is set to begin deliberations over the second impeachment trial against former President TrumpDonald TrumpSchumer: Impeachment trial will be quick, doesn't need a lot of witnesses Nurse to be tapped by Biden as acting surgeon general: report Schumer calls for Biden to declare climate emergency MORE, in which Senate leaders have worked to balance the trial of the former president over the need to confirm Biden’s Cabinet picks. … [Read more...] about Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s secretary of State
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Biden has first call as president with Putin, addresses nukes and election interference
Biden accused his predecessor of being weak on Russia, calling Trump "Putin’s puppy" during the first presidential debate last year, criticizing him for not taking decisive action after reports surfaced regarding bounties placed on American soldiers in Afghanistan. … [Read more...] about Biden has first call as president with Putin, addresses nukes and election interference
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over violence against women: ‘An evil that has caused too much damage’
The declaration from Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi calls for the creation of a mobile app to help victims report attacks and request help, in addition to starting a new program to monitor women who have taken out restraining orders against their abusers, according to the AFP. It also offers protection to gay and transgender residents. … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over violence against women: ‘An evil that has caused too much damage’
Biden administration pushes forward with two state solution with Israel, Palestine
The Trump administration closed the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington, D.C., froze all federal contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency – which provides support for Palestinian refugees, and moved the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a sticking point for Palestinians who also view Jerusalem as a holy city that should be in Palestine. … [Read more...] about Biden administration pushes forward with two state solution with Israel, Palestine
Minneapolis police chief during Floyd killing among finalists for San Jose police chief job
The Minneapolis police chief is seeking to replace Eddie Garcia, who retired last month to become the Dallas chief of police. Since 2018, Arradondo has overseen Minneapolis police department, where his tenure was rocked by protests and calls to defund the police following the killing of George Floyd during an arrest. The Minneapolis City Council later voted to shrink the police budget. … [Read more...] about Minneapolis police chief during Floyd killing among finalists for San Jose police chief job
