President Joe Biden met with business and labor leaders Friday to discuss steadying the economy, and he touted some of the benefits of his Inflation Reduction Act. Eko Hot Blog reports that while Speaking with executives from Ford, Kaiser Permanente and Carrier as well as the presidents of the Service Employees International Union and United … Read more
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court On Friday to allow its controversial student loan debt relief program to go into effect while legal challenges play out across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the program promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers but has been on hold … Read more
US Speaker Pelosi is stepping down as leader of House Democrats, marking the end of an era. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has announced that she would leave her position as the leader of House Democrats after two decades of leading the caucus. EDITOR’S … Read more
Republicans have won the control of the US House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans won control of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to the American media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS I Will Hand Over A Nigeria That Is Free From Insecurity – Buhari Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In … Read more
As expected, there has been a rash of reactions since Former President Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House and the United States Presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Joe Biden, who is projected to be Trump’s Democratic opponent in 2024, has also reacted to this announcement. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Trump … Read more
President Joe Biden, speaking Friday at an annual international summit on climate change, urged world leaders to “double down” on their resolve to fight global warming, saying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces the need to phase out fossil fuels. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden said, “We can no longer plead ignorance to the consequences … Read more
A federal judge has ruled against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on Thursday, declaring it unlawful. Eko Hot Blog reports that District Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, ruled that the program, which would have provided borrowers with up to $20,000 in student loan relief, was “an unconstitutional exercise of Congress’s legislative power.” EDITOR’S … Read more
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, says the cooling inflation numbers are a sign of economic strength in America, and his administration is making progress on its efforts to bring costs down. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden says in a statement, “My economic plan is showing results.” EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Georgia … Read more
We’re the ones bringing down the deficit, allowing ordinary Americans to afford a little break,” Biden said, touting legislation that the Democratic-controlled Congress passed in the first two years of his term. Eko Hot Blog reports that He criticized by name Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida Senator Rick Scott, and argued that Republicans … Read more
President Biden took to the stage in Maryland to chants of “let’s go, Joe”. He took off his suit jacket before beginning to speak. Eko Hot Blog reports that with the First Lady standing on the stage with him, he said, “Hello, Maryland! My name is Joe Biden and I’m Jill Biden’s husband.” EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Dr. Jill Biden had a feeling the final two weeks before midterm elections would be intense. But rather than balk at the multitasking often asked of a first lady – spouse, hostess, adviser, parent, party planner, initiative-builder, messenger, surrogate – she has leaned into it, and is now using her packed schedule to deliver an … Read more
President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump held duelling rallies as the election to reshape Congress entered its final campaign day. Eko Hot Blog Reports that Mr Biden and Mr Trump made their last-minute pleas to voters in New York and Florida respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick Unpainted … Read more
Comments by President Joe Biden about shutting coal-powered energy plants days before critical midterm elections drew fire on Saturday from a key conservative Senate Democrat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden said on Friday at an event touting his administration’s economic policies in Carlsbad, California,”No one is building new coal plants because they can’t rely … Read more
President Biden on Thursday said that 16 million Americans who applied for the student loan debt program will be approved by the end of the week, the last step before they begin receiving forgiveness checks. Eko Hot Blog reports Biden said in remarks at the Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, N.M, “By the … Read more
Biden wrapped up his remarks in Albuquerque a while ago. Speaking at community college, Biden said the younger generation represents the “best educated, most talented, least prejudiced, most generous generation” in American history. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a pitch to those voters, he stressed: “You represent the best of us, and your generation is … Read more
President Joe Biden is focusing on western US today, with campaign events in Albuquerque, New Mexico and later in San Diego, California. Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump will be busy in Iowa, where he is scheduled to speak at a rally for Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Chuck Grassley – both seeking … Read more
There have been some reactions to US president Joe Biden’s speech, in which he said that American democracy is under threat. Eko Hot Blog reports that republican House minority leader Kevin McCarthy responded to Biden’s remarks on Twitter, saying that the president is “trying to divide and deflect at a time when America needs to … Read more
President Biden will deliver a speech tonight to Democratic National Committee members in Washington DC in which, according to the White House, he will touch on the “threat to democratic integrity”. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to early excerpts of his remarks ,Here are some of what Biden is expected to say,“As I stand … Read more
A man has assaulted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that an assailant attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of United States (US) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer at the couple’s home in San Francisco, California early Friday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror … Read more
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