President Joe Biden has announced a new plan that could potentially grant US citizenship to half a million immigrants. This move comes after a recent immigration crackdown at the southern border, which caused backlash from advocates and Democratic lawmakers. The plan will allow certain spouses of US citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship. Biden will address the details of this plan at the White House on Tuesday.
Although Donald Trump’s appeal of a gag order in his hush money case has been declined by New York’s top court, he plans to continue fighting the restrictions. The gag order prevents Trump from commenting on individuals involved in the case following his recent felony conviction. Meanwhile, Boeing’s CEO is set to testify before a Senate panel regarding safety concerns at the aircraft company, as new allegations from a whistleblower have emerged.
Both Biden and Trump’s presidential campaigns have focused on digital memes as a way to reach voters, with Biden’s campaign even hiring a manager solely for meme pages. The influence of social media on politics continues to grow, affecting how candidates engage with the public.
In the aftermath of tragedies like mass shootings, communities must decide whether to demolish or repurpose the sites where violence occurred. The closure of several colleges due to declining enrollment numbers has left many students uncertain about their academic futures. Additionally, the shooter responsible for a deadly attack at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes.
An extreme heat wave is scorching the Midwest, prompting alerts for millions of people and causing cities like Chicago to break temperature records. As Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, there is a push for people to learn about its historical significance. Lastly, predictions for the 2024 song of the summer are already circulating, with several contenders vying for the title.
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