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It’s time to legalize marijuana
On Oct. 6, President Biden announced an official pardon of anyone incarcerated on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana. Biden framed his pardon in…
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU
Months after reaching a deal, the White House has taken official steps to protect data transfers between the US and European Union. President Biden has…
Biden: We’re Closest to Nuclear Armageddon Since Cuban Missile Crisis
U.S. President Joe Biden wants to make sure the American public starts off their weekend with a nice heaping dose of existential dread. Read more……
Biden’s student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B, Congressional Budget Office estimates
President Biden’s plan to forgive $10,000 in federal student debt for most borrowers will cost the government about $400 billion over 10 years, the CBO…
Is Biden correct that the pandemic is over? Not exactly.
His words made it unclear what the remaining public health problems are, including long Covid, and what exactly needs to be done about them. Source:…
White House says Ted Cruz voted against highway project he touted as ‘victory’
Texas Republican hails ‘Ports to Plains’ highway he co-sponsored – but which was in spending bill he refused to back The Texas Republican senator Ted…
Elton John to perform at the White House
British singer Elton John will perform on the South Lawn of the White House Friday in an event celebrating “the healing and unifying power of…
‘The pandemic is over,’ Biden says
After more than 1 million deaths in the U.S. and almost three years of lockdowns and economic disruption, President Joe Biden declared the coronavirus pandemic…
Joe Biden again says US forces would defend Taiwan from Chinese attack
White House confirms US policy has not changed after president’s remarks on 60 Minutes show China-Taiwan tensions – explained in 30 seconds Joe Biden has…
The U.S. can’t get cocky about Putin
China-Russia meeting as Ukraine war rages should remind the U.S. that Putin hasn’t lost and sanctions aren’t cowing him. Turkey, India, Hungry and maybe Sweden…
Biden takes a big swing on the world stage before turning to the midterms
The midterms may be closely approaching. But Joe Biden’s focus, for the next week at least, will be firmly on matters overseas. The president returns…
Almost a dozen U.S. ambassadors to Latin America and the Caribbean are still not in place
Almost a dozen ambassadors to Latin America and the Caribbean have not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate, limiting U.S. cooperation in the region at…
Covid is here to stay, but the White House response team is eyeing its endgame
The pandemic may not be over. But there’s a growing sense among officials inside the White House that their days on the front lines of…
White House launches new war on secrecy
The government keeps way too many secrets, the Biden administration asserts. The sprawling spy community — made up of 18 separate intelligence agencies — sees…
Gas prices are down, but Biden’s problem at the pump isn’t going away
As the Biden administration publicly promotes falling gas prices, behind the scenes, White House officials worry prices could rise again. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/gas-prices-are-bidens-problem-pump-isnt-going-away-rcna43810 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Democrats prepare for showdown over key spending and climate bill – live
Senate Democrats move forward with $740bn package Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Setting the stage for a week…
Manchin to Sinema: Believe in this bill
Attention Kyrsten Sinema: The deal between Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin reflects your “tremendous input,” doesn’t raise taxes and is altogether an “all-American bill.” That’s,…
The new Senate deal exposes Biden’s gravest political bungle
President Joe Biden seems to have racked up a major win by getting a deal with Sen. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/new-senate-deal-exposes-bidens-gravest-political-bungle-rcna40679 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
How Biden set a bad example with his Covid case
The Covid test for Biden is negative. But he should still set an example and rest. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/covid-test-biden-negative-set-example-rest-rcna40258 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Most Americans do not want Biden or Trump in 2024, poll finds
News Nation/Decision Desk HQ poll find majority of voters believe duo should not run again – but they don’t know who they’d prefer Majorities of…
Biden goes silent after SCOTUS gives him power to nix Trump immigration policy
Last month, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Biden administration to unwind a Trump-era policy that has forced thousands of asylum seekers to…
Four questions about Biden’s Covid-19 diagnosis
President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday that he tested positive for Covid-19 threw a spotlight on the administration’s flagging efforts to contain the virus — and…
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