Emily Jacobs

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Biden denounces socialism during Angela Merkel's White House visit

President Biden denounced socialism during a Thursday press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling communism "a universally failed system," amid anti-government protests in Cuba.

Texas Dems' escape to DC funded by Beto O'Rourke's PAC — with Willie Nelson donation

The Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to prevent the passage of a GOP-backed election reform bill are having their trip to DC heavily funded by Beto O'Rourke's political...

Supreme Court justice breaks silence on progressives' retirement calls

Speaking to CNN in an interview, Stephen Breyer, the most senior liberal on the court, said he was not feeling pressure to retire from the nation's highest court.

Ex-lawmaker: Joe Biden 'took direct benefit' from Hunter's dealings

A former House lawmaker is claiming that there is "direct evidence" that President Biden "took direct benefit" from son Hunter's business dealings.

Biden looking to set up 'red phone' to China: report

The Biden administration is looking at the possibility of setting up an emergency direct hotline between the US and China, a new report alleges.

Olivia Rodrigo meets Biden and Fauci, will aid youth COVID vaccine campaign

Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo met with President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of a campaign to tell young Americans that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is "good 4 u."

Biden meets with host of lawmakers to push infrastructure proposal

Biden will meet for lunch with the Senate Democratic caucus on Capitol Hill before welcoming a bipartisan group of governors and mayors to the White House.

Texas gov says Biden, Dems spreading voting bill 'misinformation'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on President Biden to stop denouncing and spreading "misinformation" about a sweeping election reform bill backed by Lone Star State Republicans.

Pentagon acknowledges 'deteriorating security situation' in Afghanistan

The Pentagon's top spokesperson acknowledged Friday that there was a "deteriorating security situation" in Afghanistan following the US troop withdrawal.

AOC mocks opponents of Green New Deal in NYC subway flooding tweet

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a dig at opponents of her Green New Deal climate proposal -- sharing video of the severe flooding that left New Yorkers wading through waist-high water.

Trump defends Big Tech suit in op-ed: 'They're manipulating political debate'

The former president's op-ed in the Wall Street Journal says social media platforms "have become increasingly brazen and shameless" in censoring ideas.

Pelosi's husband bets $11 million on Big Tech

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband purchased upwards of $11 million in major tech stocks in May and June that quickly earned him over $5 million.

HHS secretary on COVID vax door knocks: 'It is absolutely our business'

Speaking on CNN, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that COVID vaccine information is important for the US to keep people alive and help re-opening plans.

Teachers union president defends critical race theory as 'accurate history'

Ibram X. Kendi, author of "How to Be an Antiracist," and American Federation of Teachers president, Randi Weingarten fired back at GOP opposition to CRT.

'Capitalizing on being the son of a president': Hunter Biden art show sparks ethics concerns

Government ethics watchdogs and art critics are voicing their concerns as Hunter Biden prepares for his first solo art exhibition, where paintings are expected to fetch between $75,000 to $500,000.

Progressives tell Biden to ignore China abuses for climate fight

A coalition of 48 progressive groups are calling on President Biden and members of Congress to look past China's gross human rights abuses to ensure "cooperation" on climate action.

Ohio parents who opposed critical race theory speak up after kids get expelled

Two Ohio parents are denouncing a private school that expelled their children after the pair of mothers launched a public campaign against critical race theory.

'It's not unpatriotic': Air Force Academy professor defends critical race theory

A professor at the US Air Force Academy is calling critical race theory "vital" to her students as "our nation's future military leaders" in a new op-ed.

Biden condemns 'heinous' assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

President Biden is condemning the assassination of Haiti's president Wednesday, vowing that the US stands "ready to assist" in the wake of the murder.

Biden admin to move $860M in COVID funds to house illegal immigrant children

The Biden administration’s undoing of Trump’s border policies has prompted a flood of illegal migrants at the US border.