Democratic rep says he might vote in favor of impeaching Mayorkas over border wall construction
House Democrats said they could vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas over building two 30-foot walls on the border with Mexico. Rep. Juan Vargas (California Democrat) said at a news conference on Friday that if Republicans did impeach Mallorcas, he could vote for impeachment for different reasons than his Republican colleagues. said. Republicans […]
Amazon Puts Construction of ‘HQ2’ on Hold as Growth Slows
Amazon has announced that it will put on hold construction of its much-announced second headquarters, HQ2, in 2018, as the coronavirus pandemic has slowed the company’s growth. of washington post report Amazon has canceled construction of HQ2, which was to be developed in Arlington, Virginia. The project was to consist of three 22-story office buildings. […]
Construction of $10B high-speed train connecting Southern California, Las Vegas begins
Check out what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com A developer has signed a labor contract for the construction of a bullet train that plans to provide rapid transit between Southern California and Las Vegas. Brightline, the construction company responsible for building the high-speed rail system, has partnered with the High-Speed Rail Labor Federation. California bill bans […]
Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia
Amazon has paused construction on its second headquarters in Virginia following the largest layoff in the company’s history and the changing remote working landscape. The Seattle-based company is delaying the start of construction on PenPlace, the second phase of its northern Virginia headquarters development, John Schoettler, Amazon’s head of real estate, said in a statement. […]
Aaron Boone may have hinted at Yankees’ lineup construction
TAMPA — Wednesday is four weeks and one day away from opening day, so there’s still plenty of time for Aaron Boone to change his mind or throw a wrench into his plans. But the Yankees manager may have a hand in what his lineup (or at least most of it) will look like against […]
Newsom declares war on environmentalists seeking to halt construction project
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has dismissed environmentalists and other activists against building new homes in Berkeley’s public parks after a state appeals court stopped the project over concerns about the state’s environmental law. , accused him of being “selfish” and a “wealthy homeowner.” Newsom commented that the First District Court of Appeals had blocked construction […]
As Buttigieg is under fire for train response, data belies his claim White construction workers taking jobs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faces fierce backlash over his handling of the highly publicized train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, while construction sites do not employ local workers in minority communities. , has also come under scrutiny for his recent claims that he does not outsource to white people. On Thursday, Buttigieg ignored reporters’ questions […]
Joe Rogan Rips Buttigieg For Fretting Over Too Many White People Working At Construction Sites
Podcast host Joe Rogan has hit out at Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his remarks about the race of construction workers in low-income communities. Buttigieg said on Monday’s panel at the National County Association meeting that too many construction workers have workers “not like” the communities in which they work. During a discussion about a […]
Texas border wall construction underway, Gov. Abbott says
Texas has resumed building a wall along its border with Mexico after months of negotiations with private landowners. Texas Governor Greg Abbott boasted of building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, posting a video on social media of the wall under construction. “Texas is building our own border wall,” the governor tweeted. Texas […]