Here we are just one day before Election Day and, at this point, most major election forecasting organizations are predicting a Biden win and Democrat-controlled Senate. While there are still potential pathways to Republican victories for the presidency and control of the Senate, and 2016 has taught us we can only place so much trust in polling, the reality remains that we are unlikely to know who won control of the White House and the Senate on Election Night. Potential delays, in addition to possible surprises, make it all the more important to begin planning for a range of scenarios.
Read MoreSince the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., the public health crisis has disrupted administrative processing of routine immigration issues. It has also created opportunities for the Trump Administration to pursue its immigration policy objectives, at the same time American families and businesses look to immigration reforms to survive the global pandemic.
Read MoreWe have long known that people 65 and older have the highest risk of dying from the coronavirus, and we have seen outbreaks become rampant in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. This has created anxiety for seniors and their families across the country, but only recently is the full picture of the coronavirus’s toll on U.S. nursing homes becoming clear.
Read MoreHere we are 150 days before Election Day and in the middle of a pandemic, economic downturn, and serious social unrest. These are the major factors that will influence the ongoing campaign for the November 2020 elections. The Senate and the Presidency are up for grabs, and either party could feasibly walk away claiming victory.
Read MoreCOVID-19 does not recognize borders and has been spreading throughout the world. Efforts to fight the virus have shifted international relationships, begging the question what lasting impacts the pandemic may have on the global world order. While some countries are leveraging emergency declarations to consolidate power and maintain order, others see COVID-19 as an opportunity to advance in the global pecking order.
Read MoreIt is impossible to deny that the physical effects of COVID-19 on both individuals and our country at large are staggering. Policymakers are beginning to understand that COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on our nation’s mental health, and a legislative response is warranted.
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