US Automakers' Transition to Electric Vehicles Raises Concerns Among Workers, Complicates Politics
Workers in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union are expressing concerns that major automakers are using the transition to electric vehicles to undercut wages, leading to tensions between the union and the Biden administration. The UAW has withheld its endorsement of President Biden's reelection bid, stating that they need more support from the White House regarding the shift to EVs before they can fully back him. Republicans are capitalizing on workers' frustrations, opposing the EV transition, while the union clarifies that it is not against EVs themselves, but rather the practices adopted by employers.
Sean O’Brien, Teamsters International president, is under fire from senior union members for agreeing to appear at the upcoming Republican national convention.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act on Thursday, pushing President Biden to send weapons to Israel more quickly.
Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino has announced his first cabinet selections, emphasizing a pro-business approach.
Former President Trump is collaborating with the oil industry to overturn President Biden's fossil fuel regulations if he wins in 2024.
In response to pushback from conservative activists, Target has decided to limit the in-store availability of its Pride Month Collection to roughly half of its 2,000 stores.
President Joe Biden recently signed a $95 billion national security package that includes a provision potentially banning TikTok, but with a critical timeline extension.
The House Freedom Caucus is shaking things up with their demands for funding the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is opposing a unanimous passing of a bill, requiring Democrats to spend more time on it before a roll-call vote.
Joe Biden visibly relished his time as president, evident in his leisurely stroll down the House chamber aisle, shaking hands and snapping selfies with attendees.
The U.S. House of Representatives is speeding up a vote next week on a bill that would force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok within six months or face a U.S. ban.
The US House of Representatives passed a $467.5 billion spending package to avoid a government shutdown, covering various sectors like agriculture and veterans' affairs.
Vietnam's suddenly the cool kid on the block, with everyone wanting to hang out.
Juanita Martinez, the chair of the Maverick County Democratic Party, engaged in a heated discussion with a Texas National Guard member at the closed Shelby Park.
Former President Trump criticized UAW President Shawn Fain for endorsing President Biden, claiming that Fain lacks an understanding of the automobile industry's future.
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The Biden administration has hit the pause button on a critical decision regarding the approval of the largest natural gas export terminal in the United States.
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Venezuela is holding a referendum on whether to establish a new state in the disputed Essequibo territory, which has significant oil reserves and has been a source of tension with Guyana for over a century.
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Unusual planes were spotted circling over the Bay Area during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco.
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A new bill in response to the White House's executive order on AI has been introduced, aiming to provide Congress with input on the federal government's implementation of AI systems.
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As financial markets reopened after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, it became clear that the Trump trade is gaining momentum.