World
President Biden, while in South Korea, took part in the announcement of an economic initiative in which the United States and twelve countries Asia and the Pacific will "counter China's influence in the region." Named the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, the initiative includes nations that the Biden Administration says is forty percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product.
U.S. Politics
During the 2016 election cycle, Americans witnessed perhaps one of the most vicious campaigns, at least where dirty political tricks are concerned. In the last few weeks leading up to the election, allegations were made against Donald Trump including those of sexual harassment and colluding with the Russian government in order to win the election.
Government
On Friday, a federal judge handed down a ruling that blocked the Biden Administration from ending Title 42. Title 42 is a COVID-era mandate that sent about fifty percent of illegal migrants back to their home country. Earlier this year, the Biden Administration had announced that the CDC was prepared to roll back the mandate, although multiple lawmakers had pleaded with the president to reconsider.
U.S. Politics
Within the last week, you've likely heard news of cases of monkeypox, with most cases in the United Kingdom. However, on May 18, the Massachusetts health officials as well as the CDC announced a case in that state. So far, it is the lone case of monkeypox in the United States.
Economy
Whether you live paycheck to paycheck or you have money socked away for a rainy day, the economy is no doubt affecting your bottom line. Everything has become more expensive, from everyday necessities like bread, milk, and eggs to paper products and cleaning supplies for one's home. In addition, gas prices have risen to record prices every day for ten days in a row.