International

December 30, 2024

Biden sets ambitious emissions reduction goal as Trump vows to reverse climate progress

Kyle C. Garrison

President Joe Biden announced a bold plan to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035, reaffirming his administration's commitment to fighting global warming. This move comes…

International

December 30, 2024

House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown, but debt ceiling fight looms

Kyle C. Garrison

The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday to prevent a government shutdown, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump's calls to include billions of dollars in new funding. The bill,…

International

December 29, 2024

SpaceX pushes to turn Starbase into a new Texas city

Kyle C. Garrison

SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has put forward an ambitious proposal to turn its Starbase facility in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, into an officially chartered city. The…

International

December 29, 2024

Trump announces ambassadorial appointments to Uruguay and the Dominican Republic

Kyle C. Garrison

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced two major diplomatic appointments ahead of his inauguration. In a statement shared on his Truth Social account, Trump revealed that…

International

December 19, 2024

Trump plans to ring NYSE opening bell as markets react to election victory

Kyle C. Garrison

President-elect Donald Trump prepares to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking the ceremonial start of the trading day. This symbolic event comes at a…

International

December 18, 2024

Human rights defenders honored for decades of advocacy in Bolivia and Colombia

Kyle C. Garrison

For decades, María Amparo Carvajal in Bolivia and Juana Ruiz in Colombia have dedicated their lives to defending human rights and supporting survivors of violence and oppression. Their tireless efforts…

International

December 17, 2024

China signals cautious monetary policy shift as it navigates economic challenges

Kyle C. Garrison

China's leadership surprised markets this week by signaling a change in its monetary policy stance for the first time in 14 years. The announcement highlights the depth of the country's…

International

December 10, 2024

Biden calls Assad’s departure a turning point for Syria’s future

Kyle C. Garrison

President Joe Biden expressed optimism and caution as Syria enters a new chapter following the departure of its longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad. Speaking from the White House on Sunday, Biden…

International

December 9, 2024

Biden reflects on Pearl Harbor’s legacy and the lessons of history

Kyle C. Garrison

During an event honoring veterans and their families at the White House, President Joe Biden reflected on the lasting impact of the Pearl Harbor attack, calling it a moment that…

International

December 8, 2024

Biden shares message of hope at final White House Christmas tree lighting

Kyle C. Garrison

In a heartfelt ceremony that marked his final Christmas tree lighting as president, Joe Biden addressed young Americans with a touching message that their aspirations for the nation are being…

International