President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to serve as the next labor secretary, making her the first Asian American to serve in a secretary-level role in Biden’s Cabinet. Su is a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, and has been central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies. Biden has asked the Senate to take up Su’s nomination “as soon as possible” and if confirmed, she will be tasked with addressing the needs of working people and creating an economy that works for everyone.
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Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former public security secretary, was convicted in a US federal court of taking massive bribes to protect drug cartels. He is the highest-ranking current or former Mexican official ever to be tried in the United States, and his conviction marks a major victory for the US Attorney's Office in its fight against drug trafficking and corruption. It also serves as a reminder of the need for strong anti-corruption measures to ensure public officials are held accountable.
In his 2021 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden congratulated the new members of Congress and the new Speaker of the House, and expressed his desire to work together. He discussed the progress the United States has made in the past year, and the need for further progress in areas such as infrastructure, climate change, and immigration. He concluded his speech by expressing his optimism for the future of the United States and was well-received by members of Congress.