MSNBC host Rachel Maddow shared her reaction to President Joe Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday, describing the president’s stark warning about the state of American democracy as chilling. Maddow highlighted Biden’s focus on the dangers of concentrated power, misinformation, and attacks on the press, noting the gravity of his message as a significant departure from traditional farewell speeches.
As President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approach the conclusion of their tenure on January 20, Mayorkas' border policies remain a significant point of contention. Reports indicate that by then, approximately 1.5 million illegal migrants will have entered the U.S. through parole programs established under Mayorkas' leadership.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual human migration, began Tuesday, with officials projecting a record 9 billion trips over the 40-day period known as chunyun. Centered on Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29, the season runs through February 12, culminating in the Lantern Festival.
Vice President Kamala Harris has declined the customary invitation for her successor, Senator JD Vance, to visit the vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20. The decision breaks with a long-standing tradition observed during vice presidential transitions.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, marking the beginning of his second term.
Meta, Facebook's parent company, has reportedly removed tampons from men’s bathrooms in its facilities, according to an article from The New York Times.
A district court ruled that American Airlines did not prioritize the financial interests of its employees' retirement funds and instead focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Thousands of Romanians rallied on Friday outside the parliament building in Bucharest to denounce the Constitutional Court's decision to annul November’s presidential election. The ruling has sparked outrage among voters who believe their democratic voice was silenced.
The Church of Sweden has announced the seasonal closure of seven medieval churches from October to May in an effort to meet its climate objectives. The decision aligns with the church’s goal to become fossil-fuel-free by 2027.
