Author: Pedro Holt

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego announced Monday he will run for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat currently held by centrist Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party in December to become an independent. “As a Marine, I never back down from a fight and in the Senate, I’ll fight to make sure every Arizonan has the same chance that I had at the American Dream,” Gallego said in a statement. Gallego launched his campaign with videos in English and Spanish, highlighting his humble beginnings as the son of an immigrant mom. If elected he would become the first Latino…

Graduate school requires a significant investment of both time and money. While there are affordable options at brick-and-mortar institutions and through online programs, some two-year, full-time graduate programs can cost more than $100,000. Doctoral and professional programs can cost even more and require more years of study. But experts say an advanced degree provides a return on that investment both professionally and personally. A graduate degree can open the door to higher-paying jobs or a faster track to management and executive roles. It can also provide valuable opportunities for professional networking and personal growth. “Deciding whether to pursue a graduate…

Congressional leaders previewed tensions expected to be on display for the next two years of divided government this week as the House after last week’s speaker battle raced to approve a list of controversial legislative priorities that are likely doomed in the Senate. While Republicans celebrated their string of victories this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called House Republicans’ first week “extreme” in a statement on Thursday, vowing to position the Senate as a “firewall” to their “MAGA Republican” agenda. “Americans should look at how extreme the House Republicans have become as they undercut working families on issue after…

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Starting New Year’s Day, you can still wear bikinis on the beaches of Miami Beach, but forget about showing any butts — cigarette butts, that is. A smoking ban is being implemented Sunday after the stroke of midnight at all Miami Beach municipal parks and public beaches. Under the new measure, a person can be fined $100 and spend up to 60 days in jail for a first-time violation. Miami Beach City Commissioner Alex Fernandez said he sponsored the measure to keep the city’s beaches pristine and protect sea turtles, seabirds, and other wildlife. According to…

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the kingdom, Saudi Arabia and China signed a series of bilateral agreements, symbolic of deepening ties between the two countries. The US, watched on warily with the agreements being yet another signal of the growing rift between traditional allies Saudi Arabia and the United States. Today, Saudi Arabia is the world’s top oil exporter while China is the world’s biggest energy consumer. The Indian Express delves deeper into the relationship between China and Saudi Arabia, the agreements that were signed, and their implication on global geopolitics. Current relationship between Saudi Arabia and China Currently, China is…