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  • Biden administration increasing aid to Palestinians again

    Reversing a Trump policy, the Biden administration continues to increase the amount of money sent to the Palestinians. But opposition is building, as pro-Israel lawmakers point out that federal laws prohibit direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority or aid that benefits the organization since it gives money to people convicted of anti-U.S. or anti-Israel attacks…

  • Biden: Vaccines for all adults now April 19

    President Biden is speeding up the availability of coronavirus vaccines for everyone by about two weeks. They will be available for all adults by April 19, instead of his initial goal of May 1. The Associated Press has the story: Biden speeds up deadline for states to provide COVID-19 vaccine by 12 days WASHINGTON —…

  • Biden’s handling of migrant children: Many in U.S. disapprove

    While President Joe Biden’s approval rating is generally favorable, it lags when it comes to immigration policy. A majority of Americans want migrant families separated at the border to be reunited, but only 25% approve of Biden’s handling of children reaching the nation’s southern border without their parents. The Associated Press has the story: Immigration…

  • Buttigieg rides bike to new Transportation chief job

    Pete Buttigieg continues to grab headlines now that he has transitioned to his new cabinet position in the Biden administration, secretary of the Department of Transportation. He has taken to biking to and from the D.C. job, and has been seen in a park casually chatting with fellow dog owners including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Associated…

  • Biden’s new $100b broadband plan explained

    President Joe Biden has proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that will include $100 billion for broadband. Republicans are critical of the move, saying it will raise taxes, while Democrats have proposed similar initiatives of their own. The Associated Press has the story: Biden’s pricey broadband proposal attempts to lower the cost of internet service…

  • Biden undos Trump sanctions on Int. Criminal Court officials

    President Joe Biden continues to undo many of moves of the Trump era, including taking steps to rejoin five international deals or organizations Trump had pulled out of. On Friday, Biden removed sanctions Trump had placed on two officials with the International Criminal Court. Trump was punishing them for their investigations into the United States…

  • U.S. and Iran begin negotiations to resume nuclear deal

    Nearly three years after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Iran deal, talks have started to have both nations rejoin the agreement. President Biden has made it a priority, and Abbas Araghchi, a nuclear negotiator for Iran, said any “return by the U.S. to the nuclear deal does not require any negotiation…

  • Biden expresses Ukraine support after Russian movement

    After reports of Russian troops moving on Ukraine’s border, President Joe Biden placed a call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy affirming his support for Ukraine. Tensions have been escalating between Russia and the U.S. since Biden took office. The Associated Press has the story: After reports of troop movement on the Ukrainian border, Biden calls…

  • Russia says relations with U.S. hit bottom

    Relations with Russia continue to deteriorate, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said they’ve “hit the bottom.” The remarks come after Russia withdrew its ambassador from the U.S., in retaliation for President Biden calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer.” The Associated Press has the story: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismayed about deterioration of…