The move to overturn the transgender ban is also the latest example of Biden using executive authority in his first days as president to dismantle Trump's legacy. His early actions include orders to overturn a Trump administration ban on travelers from several predominantly Muslim countries, stop construction of the wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, and launch an initiative to advance racial equity. … [Read more...] about AP source: Biden to drop Trump’s military transgender ban
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Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses
It wasn't surprising that hackers were able to exploit vulnerabilities in what's known as the supply chain to launch a massive intelligence gathering operation. U.S. officials and cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm for years about a problem that has caused havoc, including billions of dollars in financial losses, but has defied easy solutions from the government and private sector. … [Read more...] about Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses
House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
House Democrats will carry the sole impeachment charge of “incitement of insurrection” across the Capitol late Monday evening, a rare and ceremonial walk to the Senate by the prosecutors who will argue their case. They are hoping that strong Republican denunciations of Trump after the Jan. 6 riot will translate into a conviction and a separate vote to bar Trump from holding office again. … [Read more...] about House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
Here’s How Government Can Help Small Businesses Decimated By Pandemic Restrictions
Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos’s 2020 wealth increase spiked particularly in April as coronavirus spread around the world and as the online retailer’s stock price increased significantly, a Business Insider analysis found. Amazon sales, which were high prior to the pandemic, have surged as the e-commerce marketplace became consumers’ default destination, CNBC reported. (Here’s How Much More Jeff Bezos And Walmart Heirs Made Than Their Employees During The Pandemic) … [Read more...] about Here’s How Government Can Help Small Businesses Decimated By Pandemic Restrictions
Business Owner Joseph Cannizo Hasn’t Been Able To Open Doors Since March, Alleges Bias Towards Big Business
“There is two separate rules, one for Wall Street and one for main street. All over Staten Island it is evident. The Staten Island mall is open,” Cannizo continued. “You could go there right now and see everyone waiting in line, just like that, to buy non-essential items, but small businesses like mine and like Danny’s, Mac’s public House, are not able to open.” … [Read more...] about Business Owner Joseph Cannizo Hasn’t Been Able To Open Doors Since March, Alleges Bias Towards Big Business