0
Skip to Content
Alex J. Rouhandeh
Home
About
Stories
Media
Contact
Alex J. Rouhandeh
Home
About
Stories
Media
Contact
Home
About
Stories
Media
Contact
 
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/5/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/5/21

Mexico Blames U.S. for Flow of Illegal Weapons Into Hands of Criminal Organizations

Seven out of 10 guns in Mexico can be traced back to the United States, says the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21

House Dems Take Aim at Richest Americans' Retirement Accounts in New Biden Plan Addition

"IRAs were designed to provide retirement security to middle-class families, not allow the super-wealthy to avoid paying taxes," Senator Ron Wyden said.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21

Truck Drivers, Facing Shortages, Expect More to Quit Over Biden Vaccine Mandate

The American Trucking Associations warned that the industry could lose as much as 37 percent of its workforce.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/4/21

Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Could Be Given Path to Work Under Biden's New Bill

Under the new policy, undocumented immigrants would receive permission to apply for work and travel permits for five years.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21

Democrats Propose Raising Federal Deduction for State and Local Taxes to $72,500

The SALT provision allows taxpayers to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments from their federal taxes.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21

'Just a Dollar a Day': For-Profit Prison Ordered to Pay Detainees $23M for Wage Theft

"This is a landmark victory for workers' rights and basic human dignity," Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/3/21

Terry McAuliffe Concedes Virginia Governor Race to Glenn Youngkin

"While last night we came up short, I am proud that we spent this campaign fighting for the values we so deeply believe in," the Democratic candidate said.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/2/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/2/21

Why Is National Debt a Key Issue for Joe Biden's Social Safety Net Bill?

The National Debt totals over $28 trillion, and Joe Manchin has said he does not want Biden's bill to make things worse.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/2/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/2/21

'Shadow Police' Accused of Covering Up Crimes Committed by Border Patrol Agents

The SBCC alleged that Border Patrol's Critical Incident Investigative Teams may have protected officers from punishments for crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and physical abuse.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/1/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/1/21

Subtropical Storm Wanda Could Be Upgraded, But Unlikely to Make Landfall

The storm, which may strengthen to a tropical storm on Tuesday, remained in the middle of the Atlantic and was unlikely to have any direct impact on the U.S.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/1/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/1/21

As Border Patrol Agents Resist Vaccines, Fear Mounts Staffing Issues Could Hurt Security

Lawmakers who have co-signed Tony Gonzales' letter say any lapse in CBP staffing could overwhelm the agency and allow more people to enter the U.S. illegally.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21

Biden, Macron Meet to Restrengthen France-U.S. Ties Following Diplomatic Crisis

“Trust is like love: Declarations are good, but proof is better," Macron said of the meeting with Biden.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21

As Biden Mulls Compensation for Trump Border Policies, a Migrant Caravan Swells in Mexico

The Biden administration could offer around $450,000 a person in compensation to migrant families. Meanwhile, roughly 5,000 are journeying north through Mexico.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21

Sudan Prepares for Protests Against Military Takeover, U.S. Says Moment Will Be a 'Test'

The U.S. official urged the military force to refrain from violence when handling the protesters.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/29/21

Taliban Demands Nations Handover Frozen Afghan Cash Assets Amid Mass Starvation in Country

“The money belongs to the Afghan nation. Just give us our own money," finance ministry spokesman Ahmad Wali Haqmal said.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21

Provision Aimed to Crack Down on Tax Dodgers Removed From Biden Spending Package

The outcome is seen as a "major victory" for banks and credit unions that "vigorously opposed" the measure.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21

When Asked to Stop Lobbyist Efforts Against Electric Vehicles, Big Oil Stays Silent

When Congressman Ro Khanna asked the four Big Oil CEOs if they would leave the API if it continued lobbying against electric vehicles, they declined to answer.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/28/21

American Oil Companies Won't Commit to Lowering Production, European Companies Do

When pressed by Congressman Ro Khanna over whether they would decrease oil production, the CEOs of Chevron and Exxon avoided answering the question.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/27/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/27/21

Iran Says its Ready for Nuclear Talks in New Test for Biden's Mideast Policy

The news follows a meeting between Iran and the European Union on Wednesday.

Read More
Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/27/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 10/27/21

Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Trump Social Media Platform With Large Stock Purchase

The Republican Congresswoman from Georgia invested between $15,000 to $50,000 in the Trump social media venture.

Read More
Newer Posts
Older Posts

Home About Stories Media Contact