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Video: New Novavax vaccine now available as COVID-19 shots are commercialized

Video: New Novavax vaccine now available as COVID-19 shots are commercialized

by Luis Castaneda | Oct 17, 2023 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available after receiving approval from the CDC and FDA last week. This year, the COVID-19 shots will be commercialized, selling on the market between $120-$130. 92.3% of Americans, according to the CDC, are currently...
U.N. plan to send security force to Haiti faces roadblocks

U.N. plan to send security force to Haiti faces roadblocks

by Gaby Striano | Oct 13, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — While the United Nations Security Council has approved the deployment of a multinational security force to Haiti to crack down on rampant gang violence throughout the country, the mission — to be led by 1,000 Kenyan officers — faces roadblocks before...
White House pushes forward with $7 billion investment in clean manufacturing

White House pushes forward with $7 billion investment in clean manufacturing

by Jessica Ma | Oct 13, 2023 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The White House announced plans to fund $7 billion in seven hydrogen hubs across 16 states on Friday — one of its largest investments in clean manufacturing. The hydrogen hubs are estimated to bring public and private investments of almost $50 billion. ...
‘I love this city, but we need to do better’: D.C.’s soaring crime rates draw federal scrutiny

‘I love this city, but we need to do better’: D.C.’s soaring crime rates draw federal scrutiny

by Kunjal Bastola | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – House Republicans on Thursday zeroed in on the District of Columbia’s rising crime rates to portray Democrats as being soft on crime, while Democrats asserted that the hearing was called to “distract and mislead the American people.”  Members of Congress...
State Dept. to evacuate US citizens from Israel beginning Friday

State Dept. to evacuate US citizens from Israel beginning Friday

by Rachel Schlueter | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government will begin arranging charter flights on Friday for U.S. citizens and their immediate family members to leave Israel as the war between Hamas and Israel continues into its sixth day.  The death toll of Americans who have died as a...
Foreign policy experts warily watch Poland’s parliamentary elections

Foreign policy experts warily watch Poland’s parliamentary elections

by Pavan Acharya | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Poland’s coming elections this weekend could push the country further to the right and away from the interests of America’s Western European allies, foreign policy experts said on Thursday. The Law and Justice party, or PiS, has governed Poland’s...
The debate over Biden’s sweeping climate and green energy initiative centers on China

The debate over Biden’s sweeping climate and green energy initiative centers on China

by Cate Bikales | Oct 11, 2023 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has been touting the success of the Inflation Reduction Act since its passage one year ago, but whether it has reduced the country’s reliance on China has been hotly debated. The law, which passed solely with Democratic votes,...
Supreme Court hears racial gerrymandering case in South Carolina

Supreme Court hears racial gerrymandering case in South Carolina

by Elleiana Green | Oct 11, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for Alexander v. The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, a case that could impact how states use politics and race to create their legislative districts in the future.  Historically, South...
Biden administration reaffirms “unwavering support for Israel,” sends military aid

Biden administration reaffirms “unwavering support for Israel,” sends military aid

by Kristen Axtman | Oct 11, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the Israel-Hamas war rages on for its fifth day, the Biden Administration reaffirmed its “unwavering support for Israel” and discussed American casualties from the attack at Wednesday’s press briefing. American Intelligence is aware of 22 Americans...
Booking.com executive said company ‘not viable’ without advertising on Google

Booking.com executive said company ‘not viable’ without advertising on Google

by Casey He | Oct 11, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The head of marketing at Booking.com, the online travel agency, testified in federal court in Washington on Wednesday about Google’s dominance in the search engine and paid search markets – and how companies like his heavily depend on it. This bench...
Supreme Court takes to high seas in a case over denied insurance claim for damaged yacht

Supreme Court takes to high seas in a case over denied insurance claim for damaged yacht

by Pavan Acharya | Oct 10, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday took up a rare case involving maritime law that could increase state or policyholder power over the federal law that historically governs maritime disputes. Maritime insurance contracts are governed by federal admiralty law,...
As death toll rises, Biden calls for return of US citizens kidnapped, reaffirms stance on Hamas attacks in Israel

As death toll rises, Biden calls for return of US citizens kidnapped, reaffirms stance on Hamas attacks in Israel

by Angela Zhang | Oct 10, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said it is his priority to secure the return of American citizens kidnapped in the war, reaffirming the U.S. stance on the recent Hamas attacks. The administration said it is seeking more information regarding the safety of U.S....
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