President Joe Biden plans to ask governors to follow suit after announcing his plan to pardon all those convicted on federal marijuana possession charges. The announcement comes before elections that will decide whether Democrats keep control of Congress.
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Don’t declare Ukrainian victory prematurely, White House warns
Biden administration officials are attempting to tamp down any overly optimistic expectations following Ukraine’s significant gains against Russia in recent days. Ukraine claims to have retaken thousands of square miles of Russian-occupied territory in an offensive that began last week. Moscow acknowledged a “regrouping,” which others saw as a retreat. “The path to victory is […]
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Biden takes aim at Trump, ‘MAGA Republicans’ in prime-time speech
In an evening speech Thursday from Philadelphia, President Joe Biden declared that “MAGA Republicans” remain a threat to American democracy.
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Biden will cancel $10,000 of student debt for many borrowers
President Joe Biden says he’s canceling $10,000 in student debt for those making $125,000 a year or less; people who received Pell grants to help cover the cost of college will be eligible for up to $20,000 in loan relief.
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Biden signs climate, drug prices bill into law, another legislative triumph in a moment of democratic peril
The $700 billion package, which aims to curb climate change and lower prescription drug costs, could help Democrats this fall and burnish Joe Biden’s image. But it comes at a fraught moment for an American democracy still in crisis.
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FBI conducts ‘raid’ on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, former president says
Donald Trump said Monday that his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida was raided by federal agents. Sources told multiple outlets that the action was related to mishandling of classified documents.
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Biden tests positive for coronavirus, experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’
As the oldest president, at 79, ever to hold the office, Joe Biden’s diagnosis is cause for concern, although his vaccination regimen could help him avoid serious complications from the virus.
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Biden announces executive action on climate amid pressure to declare emergency
A plan announced Wednesday is meant to bolster offshore wind energy programs and help communities adapt to extreme heat.
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Biden to revoke Russia’s trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin
President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that the U.S. will suspend normal trade relations with Russia for its unprovoked war in Ukraine.
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Biden blocks Russian oil imports in latest round of sanctions on Kremlin
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. will ban Russian oil imports, the latest sanction against the Kremlin over its unprovoked war in Ukraine.