Starbucks faces sweeping government complaint for anti-union campaign Wide-ranging document represents dozens of allegations of unfair labour practices The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to challenge another decades-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that requires public schools to educate students regardless of legal status The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
5 Things You Might Not Know About Karine Jean-Pierre, Joe Biden's New Press Secretary White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki previously announced she would be leaving the role on May 13. Benzinga · May 6, 2022
Is the US now officially engaged in a proxy war with Russia in Ukraine? It depends who you ask Part of problem is lack of agreed definition, writes Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Abortion adds to Biden's all-but-impossible to-do list President Joe Biden is under pressure to preserve access to abortion, but he has few good options to do it The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Pentagon denies helping Ukraine sink Russian ship Moskva The sinking of Russia’s flagship Moskva missile cruiser last month was a high-profile failure for its military. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2022
In Ohio, Biden pushes bipartisan bill as way to curb inflation - Roll Call Biden travels to hot spot in fall campaign, but keeps remarks bipartisan as he urges Congress to pass competitiveness package. Roll Call · May 6, 2022
From Amazon to AWJS, is the future of social justice activism post-partisan? With many activists fed up with the slow pace of change in Washington, they’re turning to business for help ending mass incarceration, Josh Marcus reports from the American Workforce and Justice Summit The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Israel to approve 4,000 new housing units for Jewish settlers in occupied West Bank The announcement comes as preparations are underway for President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel. Axios · May 6, 2022
Trump sought strike on top Iran military figure for political reasons – Esper book Key adviser Robert O’Brien told top general shortly before 2020 election that Trump wanted to kill unnamed official, according to Esper memoir The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022
‘Are you?’: Jen Psaki raises laugh as Fox News’ Peter Doocy says he’s ‘sorry to see you go’ The Fox News reporter and White House Press Secretary have frequently sparred with each other inside the Brady press room The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Who’s Karine Jean-Pierre? 5 things to know about the next White House press secretary WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre is slated to step into her new role as the next White House press secretary within just a few weeks, the White House announced Thursday. McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 6, 2022
Biden isn’t serious about forgiving student debt. ‘Means-testing’ is a con The Biden administration’s proposal is cynicism masquerading as populism — and it will enrage everyone and hurt the Democrats’ electoral chances The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022
Unless Democrats start fighting like they mean it, they’re going to lose Congress We are engaged in an existential battle over the identity of this nation. The Biden administration’s tepid midterm strategy is failing The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Biden to plug manufacturing initiative at Ohio metal company President Joe Biden is set to announce that five major U.S. manufacturers have made commitments to boost their reliance on small and medium American firms for 3D printing
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022 Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia weighs heavy on WNBA as new season starts As the WNBA tips off its 2022 season on Friday, uncertainty remains over the future of one of the league’s most beloved stars
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 AP News Digest 4 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022 Congress Fires Its Warning Shot on Iran Nuclear Deal The US Congress fired a warning shot at the US administration's efforts to return to the nuclear agreement with Iran. A total of 16 Democrats voted with almost all Republicans to approve Sen.
Benzinga · May 6, 2022 Boeing Will Shift Base To Arlington As It Seeks Closer Ties With Washington Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) on Thursday said it would shift its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia from Chicago, Illinois — a move that would help its senior management and other key members get closer to decision-makers at the White House.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2022 Karine Jean-Pierre named as first black White House press secretary President Joe Biden has vowed to name top officials, cabinet members and judges who reflect the diversity of America
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022 I warned national guard of possible coup, Trump defense secretary says Mark Esper writes in new memoir of how worried he was that Trump would try to use US military to hold on to power
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022 White House Welcomes Finland, Sweden Deliberations on NATO The White House on Thursday welcomed deliberations by Finland and Sweden on potentially joining the NATO alliance, a development resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “We obviously strongly support NATO's open-door policy and the right of each country to decide its own future foreign policy and security arrangements," White House…
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis
ABC News · May 6, 2022 The White House has appointed its first black woman and openly gay person as press secretary. So who is Karine Jean-Pierre? US President Joe Biden appoints 44-year-old Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary — the first black woman and openly gay person to serve in the role.
Salon · May 6, 2022 Karine Jean-Pierre new press secretary Currently principal deputy press secretary, Jean-Pierre will take over as press secretary when Jen Psaki departs