Page 25 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
US ready to 'respond decisively' to Russian attack on Ukraine: Biden
President Biden acknowledged reports on Tuesday that Russia has ordered the partial withdrawal of its troops near Ukraine's borders, but stressed that the US has "not yet verified" the Kremlin's claim
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Afghans stage protest against Biden's decision on frozen assets
Terming the decision as "illegal and unfair", the protesters urged the US to release all of Afghanistan's frozen assets.
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Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures
Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: Things to know on hopes of averting war so far
In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases
US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis
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On Parkland anniversary, US President Biden urges Congress on gun control
Four years after 17 students were gunned down at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Joe Biden says his administration stands with the advocates working to end gun violence
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Ending mask mandate probably premature, says President Joe Biden
US cases are falling fast, but hospitalisations remain very high
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Biden speaks to Zelensky, reaffirms commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty
The two leaders agreed on the "importance of continuing to pursue diplomacy and deterrence" over Russia's military move
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Putin, Biden did not discuss US submarine incident, says Russia
Russia will soon submit its response to the United States and NATO on security guarantees.
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Biden warns Putin of ' swift, severe costs' if he invades Ukraine
The two presidents held hour-long call as USA says it is committed to resolving the crisis through diplomacy.
Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis
Before talking to Biden, Putin is to have a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the crisis
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President Joe Biden weighs appeal of 3 top candidates for high court
President Joe Biden first zeroed in on a pair of finalists for his first US Supreme Court pick when there were rumours last year that Justice Stephen Breyer would retire.
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Joe Biden frees $7 billion in Afghan assets for relief, 9/11 victims
President Joe Biden signed an order Friday to free $7 billion in Afghan assets now frozen in the US.
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US judge strikes down Biden administration's climate damage cost estimate
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Biden administration's attempt to put greater emphasis on potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules for polluting industries.
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Joe Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland amid Ukraine crisis
US is sending 3,000 troops to Poland to join 1,700 who already are assembling there in a demonstration of American commitment to NATO allies worried at the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine
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Joe Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief
The order will require US financial institutions to facilitate access to $3.5 billion of assets for the Afghan relief and basic needs
Antony Blinken says Russia could invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics
Blinken did not detail the reasons behind the State Department's latest security alert that calls on all American citizens to leave Ukraine
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Biden narrows list of candidates for Supreme Court, doing deep dive on 4
Biden appears to be narrowing his list of candidates for the Supreme Court, saying he's looking at about four people.
Biden allocates $5 bn for EV charging network amid China threat
There are approximately 41,000 public charging stations in the US, with more than 100,000 outlets.
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President Biden puts focus on drug prices as he tries to revive agenda
Efforts to lower prescription drug costs have long been popular with voters, but bipartisan consensus has proved elusive. It's unclear if there's a political path forward for Biden's plans in Congress
