Will Biden's Social Spending Bill Pass This Week? Some Skepticism
With President Biden signing off on the infrastructure bill, the social spending bill is next on the agenda.
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Bernie Sanders' Net Worth as He Takes on Elon Musk Again
Bernie Sanders is targeting billionaires like Elon Musk again. What's Sanders' net worth and how did he make his money?Donald Trump Defends Protestors for Chanting 'Hang Mike Pence'
In an interview, Trump seems to defend the protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 chanting "Hang Mike Pence."Did Trump Really Send an Envoy Ambassador Overseas? Claim Debunked
Former President Trump says that he sent "envoy ambassador" Richard Grenell to Serbia and Kosovo to discuss relations.Is Pete Buttigieg Running for U.S. President in 2024?
Is Pete Buttigieg running for president in 2024? Some people think Buttigieg has a better shot than Kamala Harris.Why Is There a School Bus Driver Shortage in the U.S.?
Currently, bus and truck drivers are in short supply. Why is there a school bus driver shortage in the U.S.?What’s Causing Inflation in 2021 and Is Biden to Blame?
Inflation is running at a multi-decade high. What is causing inflation in 2021 and is President Biden to blame?The Debt Ceiling Deadline is Approaching—It's Dec. 3, to Be Exact
Congress has been given until Dec. 3, 2021, to address the debt limit. Whether Congress will raise the debt limit or repeal it is unclear.Matthew McConaughey Is Vaccinated and His Kids Aren't—Here's Why
Matthew McConaughey said during an interview that he and his wife are vaccinated against COVID-19. What about his kids?What Percentage of Infrastructure Is Privately Owned?
The private sector is a large contributor to national income. But what percentage of infrastructure is privately owned, and why does that matter?Is Biden Closing Another Pipeline? Michigan L5 Controversy
According to reports, the Biden administration plans to shut down another pipeline. Is Biden really closing the pipeline?Federal Agents Investigate Project Veritas in Ashley Biden Diary Theft Probe
In the investigation into Ashley Biden's diary theft, federal agents searched locations connected with conservative group Project Veritas.Chasten Buttigieg Shares the Spotlight in New Documentary "Mayor Pete"
What’s Pete Buttigieg’s husband’s net worth? Learn more about Chasten Buttigieg, whose marriage to the politician gets a closeup in "Mayor Pete."Is There a White House Rift Between Biden and Kamala Harris?
The media has speculated that there's a rift between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.New Book Claims Trump Threatened to Leave GOP and Start His Own Party
Is Trump leaving the GOP? He considered it on his final day in the Oval Office. Here's what a new book claims.Is Ted Cruz’s Response to Big Bird's Tweet a Sign He Isn't Vaccinated?
Ted Cruz hasn't publicly announced that he received the COVID-19 vaccine. One Twitter response provides some clues.Elon Musk Responds to Senator Ron Wyden's Criticism With a Crude Diss
Elon Musk and Ron Wyden had a tense Twitter exchange in which the Tesla CEO made a crass joke about the U.S. senator.Eric Adams Backs Bitcoin: Will It Take the Crypto Even Higher?
NYC mayor-elect Eric Adams supports cryptocurrencies. He said that his first three paychecks will be in Bitcoin.Donald Trump Has Supporters and Adversaries—What About Aaron Rodgers?
Aaron Rodgers hasn't said that he supports Donald Trump, but his response to the COVID-19 pandemic makes people wonder.Is Inflation Really Transitory? Meaning and Fed's Views, Explained
The Fed has said that inflation is transitory. What does transitory inflation mean and what’s the Fed’s latest view?Glenn Youngkin's Policy Positions Helped Win Virginia Governor Race
Republican Glenn Youngkin’s policy positions on education likely helped him win the Virginia governor race.GOP Senate Candidate Sean Parnell's Wife Accuses Him of Family Abuse
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell faces family abuse accusations from his estranged wife.Donald Trump's Latest Business Venture — Insurance Fraud
Donald Trump has always claimed to be a brilliant business man and while his wealth can be seen as evidence of that, his legal troubles display another story.The Biden Administration is Focusing Its Efforts on These 4 Priorities
The Biden administration is working toward combating the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling climate change, and building a better, more sustainable economy.Is Senator Richard Burr Related to Aaron Burr? Family Ties, Explained
Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) is a distant relative of Aaron Burr. He's under investigation for alleged insider trading.Richard Burr Accused of Insider Trading—How Much Money Did He Dump?
Senator Richard Burr has been accused of insider trading following evidence of communication before dumping stocks.Why Is There a Milk Shortage in Some Parts of the U.S.?
Amid other food shortages in the U.S., some areas have been experiencing a milk shortage. How long will it last?What Stocks Are Most Affected by Supply Chain Shortages?
Supply chain disruptions have continued for months across the world. Which stocks are most affected by the shortages?Starbucks Raises Minimum Wages to Combat Labor Shortages
Starbucks is one of the most well-known coffee store brands in the world. Do the baristas receive fair compensation?Joe Manchin Is Against Paid Leave—What's His Beef?
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin wants to cut paid leave from the proposed spending bill. Why is he against it?Why Did Trump Endorse Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro?
Donald Trump has endorsed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaroho. He faces charges of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic.How Biden Plans to Address the Teacher Shortage in the U.S.
The U.S. was already grappling with a teacher shortage but the COVID-19 pandemic made it worse. How bad is the shortage?Joe Biden Approval Ratings: Why Isn't He as Popular Among Voters?
Joe Biden's approval ratings have fallen. Why isn't he as popular among voters during his first year of the presidency?People Say Mark Zuckerberg Is Republican—Is It True?
While many affiliate Mark Zuckerberg with the Republican Party, he hasn't openly announced that he's a Republican.These Trump-Linked Stocks Are in Focus Right Now
DWAC stock skyrocketed following a deal to take Trump’s media startup public. The focus has turned on other Trump-related stocks.House Votes to Hold Bannon in Contempt—Which 9 Republicans Voted in Favor?
The House voted to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt. Nine Republicans voted for the contempt. Who are they?Why Does China Want Taiwan? A Brief Explainer of Chinese-Taiwanese Tensions
Why does China want Taiwan? A brief explainer of Chinese-Taiwanese tensions over the years and the current concerns.Did Anthony Fauci Lie, and Could He Go to Jail?
An NIH letter has ignited previous speculations that Anthony Fauci lied about gain-of-function testing. Did Fauci lie, and could he go to jail?Will Biden Run Again in the 2024 Presidential Election?
There are still over three years until the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Will Joe Biden run again, and could he win?Can You Join Trump’s TRUTH Social Now?
On Oct. 20, Trump announced the planned launch of his own social media platform, TRUTH Social. How can you join Trump’s TRUTH Social?Trump's SPAC Deal: Will TRUTH Social Help Him Win in 2024?
Trump has announced the launch of “TRUTH Social." The social media network will be part of his media group, which is going public in a SPAC mergerWhy Are Cargo Ships Still Waiting to Dock — And What Steps Are Underway to Address the Backlog?
Ships are still unable to dock in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Will Biden's announcement be a solution? What are pending problems for this ports?Being President Has Many Perks—Is Not Paying Taxes One of Them?
The President of the U.S. is required to pay tax on their income. However, they're not required by law to disclose their tax returns to the public.Why Colin Powell Didn't Consider Himself a Republican Anymore
Colin Powell, retired general and former Secretary of State, didn't consider himself a Republican.Biden May Not Be Able To Reach Emission Reduction Goals by 2030
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin may be throwing a wrench into Biden's emission reduction goals. Will he be able to reach them?Biden Infrastructure Bill Status: Will It Pass in October?
Biden is struggling to get the infrastructure bill passed. What’s the bill's status and will it pass in October 2021?How Debt Ceiling Showdowns Can Impact the Stock Market
The debt ceiling has been up for debate multiple times in recent years. How does the stock market usually react?U.S. Debt Ceiling, Explained—What Happens If the U.S. Defaults
The situation in the U.S. is fluid as politicians discuss raising the debt ceiling. What happens if the U.S. defaults?When Will Biden Lift the Travel Ban? Who’s Allowed and the Process, Explained
With the COVID-19 situation stabilizing, countries have started to reopen. When will Biden lift the travel ban in the U.S.?Why Are Gas Prices Going Up and Can Biden Bring Them Down?
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged over the last year. Here's what President Biden can do to bring gas prices down.
