Politics

House Passes New Legislation Tightening Control over the Visa Waiver Program

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 09, 2015 12:54 PM EST

The House of Representatives overwhelming passed new legislation that would make it harder for travelers to enter the United States.

University of Maryland President Proposes a Name Change for Byrd Stadium

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 02:47 PM EST

The president of the University of Maryland, Wallace D. Loh, has recommended a name change for Byrd stadium.

Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Condemns alleged Hate Crime after a Pig’s Head is thrown at a Mosque

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 01:58 PM EST

The police in Philadelphia are looking into a potential hate crime case after a severed pig's head was thrown at a mosque on Sunday night.

Donald Trump Slammed by International Leaders after Proposing a Ban on All Muslims

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 12:39 PM EST

U.S. presidential hopeful and businessman, Donald Trump, is once again under fire for his comments regarding the Muslim community.

Scientists Continue to Work on Identifying the Victims of Pearl Harbor

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 07, 2015 05:07 PM EST

After more than 70 years, Americans have not forgotten about the lives lost at Pearl Harbor as the identification mission continues.

Department of Justice Announces Investigation into Chicago Police

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 07, 2015 02:57 PM EST

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced on Monday that the Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the Chicago Police Department.

President Obama Promises more Action against Terrorism

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 07, 2015 01:00 PM EST

President Barack Obama promised more action against terrorism in his address to the nation on Sunday.

U.S., International Group Move to Block Texas’ Attempt to Reject Syrian Refugees

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 04, 2015 12:01 PM EST

Texas's attempt to stop Syrian refugees from restarting their lives in the state has been opposed by the U.S. government and the International Rescue Committee.

German Lawmakers Approve Sending 1,200 Troops to Support the Anti-ISIS Mission in Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 04, 2015 09:35 AM EST

Germany will join France and several of its other allies in the mission to fight ISIS in Syria.

UK Orders Airstrikes in Syria, Targets ISIS Oilfield

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 03, 2015 03:23 PM EST

The British defense ministry announced that the British fighter jets have bombed an oilfield believed to be a huge financial source for ISIS.

U.S. Military to Expand Combat Positions to Women

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 03, 2015 02:23 PM EST

The U.S. military will be breaking down more gender barriers by expanding combat positions to women.

300 Americans Support ISIS on Social Media, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 02, 2015 01:11 PM EST

ISIS supporters in the United States are actively recruiting via social media, a new study reported.

UK, Germany Parliaments Set to Vote on Plans to Combat ISIS in Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 02, 2015 11:44 AM EST

The Parliaments in the UK and Germany will vote on what to do about ISIS in Syria.

U.S. Senate Investigation Says Gilead puts Profits before Hepatitis C Patients

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 01, 2015 05:01 PM EST

A U.S. Senate investigation found that Gilead Sciences puts its profits ahead of patients who need life-saving hepatitis C drugs.

Chicago Police Superintendent Resigns per Mayor’s Request

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 01, 2015 03:22 PM EST

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has asked the police superintendent Gary McCarthy to resign from his post amid tensions throughout the city.

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