US election: How much power does the US president have? The power of the 'State of the Union' The president is required to periodically inform Congress about how the country is doing — a requirement that has evolved into the yearly "State of the Union" speech. While the president cannot introduce legislative bills, they can discuss topics and initiatives they would like to see addressed. This is a way to place Congress under public pressure to act, but nothing more. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States — live updates
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‘My dream is that the two closest nations in the world will be India and the United States’
I don't think it changed the position of many of the major players very much because there is a really deep-seated and growing awareness of what I said on the floor -- that two of the three or four pillars upon which security for the world will be built in the 21st century are India and the United States. … [Read more...] about ‘My dream is that the two closest nations in the world will be India and the United States’
Kogi-born activist, Okai Austin gets int’l appointment from UN council
The appointment letter was jointly signed by Dr Jovylyn Espalabra, UNESC secretary General and Dr Yosep Kang, UN Goodwill Ambassador/UN Human Rights peace Ambassador, stating “it is an honour for Usman Okai Austin to be appointed into UNESC service to humanity”. … [Read more...] about Kogi-born activist, Okai Austin gets int’l appointment from UN council
Biden keen to promote a strong America united
On January 20, Biden will officially take responsibility for steering the country through a batch of crises more intense than any that faced by recent predecessors. “It’s bigger than his presidency – it’s going to take a generation working on all this,” said Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s former chief of staff. “Biden will take the first steps, but you don’t deal with 20 years of change in a week or two. This is a generation’s worth of work.” … [Read more...] about Biden keen to promote a strong America united
Grieving sisters kicked out of council house weeks after mum died of Covid
Natasha said: "When we asked what the timeframe would be we got nothing, so still waiting in limbo, we expressed that we would like to stay at Lucerne because it's where we feel safe and have the support from our neighbours and friends at what has been such a difficult time. … [Read more...] about Grieving sisters kicked out of council house weeks after mum died of Covid
