Democratic Party
Here's the latest on the Democratic Party. President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election against the Republican nominee, President Donald Trump. It is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. The current chairperson of the party is former Secretary of Labor in the Obama administration, Tom Perez.
How Joe Biden's Approval Rating Stacks Up to George W. Bush's
President Joe Biden faces falling poll numbers nearly 8 months into his presidency, a problem former President George W. Bush didn't have at the same point in his first term.
TX AG Sues 6 School Districts, Says Mask Mandates 'Unlawful Political' Ploy
"I have full confidence that the courts will side with the law—not acts of political defiance," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
Senator Joni Ernst Says Biden's Vax Mandate Is a 'Diversion Away From 9/11'
The Republican senator said the Biden administration is "leading by coercion" after announcing the new vaccine requirements Wednesday.
Biden Tells of Friend Who Lost Son During 9/11 in 20th Anniversary Message
"We saw heroism everywhere in places expected in unexpected," Biden said. "We also saw something all too rare, a true sense of national unity."
Business Owners Concerned Vaccine Mandate Will Make Hiring More Difficult
"In a tight marketplace, it's very difficult to find employees, much less to keep our current employees," said Jonathan Chariff, CEO of South Motors.
White House Doesn't Deny Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Flights Could Be Next
"...I don't have anything to predict or preview for you, but we'll continue to look for ways to save more lives," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
What Happens if You Don't Get Vaccinated Under Biden's New Mandate?
Millions of American workers will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they aren't already after President Joe Biden's actions this week.
Why is Biden Prosecuting Assange for Telling the Truth about Afghanistan?
Julian Assange warned the public that the goal in Afghanistan "is to have an endless war, not a successful war."
President Biden: I'm Drowning in Student Loan Debt. Please Don't Ignore Me
President Biden has taken action during the pandemic to pause federal student loan payments. But he has rejected proposals from Senators to cancel up to $50,000 per person from our country's $1.6 trillion in student debt, ignoring stories like mine.
Unvaccinated Children Less Likely to Die of COVID Than Vaccinated Adults
Figures from England show next to no children under the age of 18 died from COVID-19 over three week period.
Donald Trump Would Beat Joe Biden in a Boxing Match, Bookmakers Say
The former president told boxing fans this week: "I think probably my easiest fight would be Joe Biden because I think he'd go down very, very quickly."
Fake Vaccine Card Vendors Multiply Into Thousands After Biden's New Mandate
A research firm has continued to monitor the dark web for fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards and recently noticed an increase in the number of vendors.
Texas Man Killed Prominent Lawyer Because She Voted for Joe Biden: Police
The man suspected of shooting dead a woman and wounding her husband reportedly targeted the couple because they had a "Biden flag," court documents show.
Biden 'Disappointed' in Backlash Over Vaccine Mandates: 'This Isn't a Game'
"I am absolutely against a government mandate on the vaccine...This is not the role of the government," said Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey.
Trump Ally Blasts 'Gestapo' Biden Administration In Bizarre Cornfield Rant
The ex-Ohio treasurer and Republican urged followers to "not comply with the tyranny" of vaccine mandates.
Mark Meadows Will 'Fight Back' Against Biden's 'Unlawful Mandates'
Mark Meadows, the North Carolina representative who left Congress to become Donald Trump's chief of staff, has vowed to fight the new federal vaccine mandates.
Members of Congress and Their Staff Are Exempt From Biden's Vaccine Mandate
The president's executive orders apply to employees of the executive branch and federal government contractors.
Lawmaker Banned From Airline After Mask Incident Says She Can't Fly to Vote
Alaska State senator Lora Reinbold said the Alaska Airlines ban means she cannot travel easily to the state capitol, Juneau.
What Biden's New Vaccine Mandate Means for Work-From-Home Employees
Even remote employees may have to get vaccinated or get tested weekly under the president's new plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
J.D. Vance Urges 'Mass Civil Disobedience' After Biden's Vaccine Mandate
"Do not comply with the mandates. Do not pay the government fines. Don't allow yourself to be bullied & controlled," the U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio said.
Libertarians Call for 'Mass Noncompliance' With Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Libertarian Party branches have publicly criticized the president's new requirements and said they will resist them.
GOP Sends Out Fake Pence Email Calling 2020 Election 'Contested Takeover'
"It was not approved by Vice President Pence's team and we regret the error," a National Republican Senate Committee spokesperson said.
Joe Biden's Employee Vaccine Rule Means 98 Percent of Companies Unaffected
About 100 million workers will have to comply with the new mandate, while less than 2 percent of companies meet the number requirements.
Trump Accuses Joe Biden of Using Teleprompter: 'So Sad For Our Country'
The former president has also criticized Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for the use of teleprompters.
The Vaccine Mandate Assault on the Common Good
Vaccine mandates will be a convenient fig leaf for a ruling class already gung-ho at the possibility of precluding many from the full panoply of in-person life.
Fact Check: Did Biden Reject Idea of Mandatory Vaccines in December 2020?
The president's stance on vaccinations has come under scrutiny after issuing new federal requirements.
How the Supreme Court Ruled on a Vaccine Mandate in 1905
The Supreme Court ruling, which is being cited by supporters of President Joe Biden's new COVID strategy, upheld a Massachusetts law that required vaccination against smallpox.
Nasal Spray Company Prods CDC, FDA to Accept Its Claims to Help Treat COVID
The CDC has rejected Xlear's requests, saying one of the studies the company offered "presents no hard evidence ...in terms of viral load reduction."
History of Vaccine Mandates Explained As Biden Announces New COVID Plans
President Joe Biden's u-turn on vaccine mandates does not mark the first time people in the U.S. has been required to get immunized.
Joe Biden Faces an Avalanche of Vaccine Mandate Lawsuits
Many lawmakers said they're considering legal action against a mandate requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to have workers vaccinated.
