Page 6 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
Under fire over inflation, Biden nods to Fed and attacks Republicans
'I want every American to know that I am taking inflation very seriously and it is my top domestic priority,' says US President
 "Under fire over inflation, Biden nods to Fed and attacks Republicans")
Joe Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40 billion aid in Putin rejoinder
Biden signed a bipartisan measure to reboot the World War II-era lend-lease programme to bolster Kyiv and Eastern European allies
G7 to phase out Russian oil, US sanctions Gazprom bank over Ukraine war
The move represents the latest attempt by the West to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin for his country's invasion of Ukraine and the deadly aftermath that ensued.
 "G7 to phase out Russian oil, US sanctions Gazprom bank over Ukraine war")
Dozens feared dead after Ukraine school bombing; Biden meets G7 leaders
Putin says 'victory will be ours, as in 1945'; US sanctions Russian TV stations
 "Dozens feared dead after Ukraine school bombing; Biden meets G7 leaders")
US to send another $150 mn in military assistance to Ukraine: Biden
A US official said the latest tranche of assistance includes 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, counter-artillery radars, jamming equipment, field equipment and spare parts
US first lady Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit
Jill Biden will use her four days in Europe to highlight issues she promotes at home, such as support for U.S. service members, education and the welfare of children
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Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise
Things are reverting to the way they were as federal money for Covid care of the uninsured dries up, creating a potential barrier to timely access
 "Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise")
California moves to consider adoption and regulation of digital currencies
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order for state agencies to move in tandem with the federal government to craft regulations for digital currencies
 "California moves to consider adoption and regulation of digital currencies")
Biden names Indian-American Richard Verma to body that monitors US spies
Verma was an active member of Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and led the team's outreach to the Indian American community
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US announces 1.5-year extension for some expiring immigrant work permits
The extension period of up to 180 days will automatically be extended to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on the current EADs, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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President Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained
The Russian invasion offers the US and European defence industry a big opportunity to bolster profits as lawmakers from Washington to Warsaw are primed to increase defence spending
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Ongoing battle between autocracy, democracy in today's world: Biden
Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over two months ago, the US has sent more than $3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, Biden said.
 "Ongoing battle between autocracy, democracy in today's world: Biden")
US apex court to strike down law legalising abortion, says report
Politico said it obtained the initial draft majority opinion, which was signed by Justice Samuel Alito
 "US apex court to strike down law legalising abortion, says report")
US President Joe Biden blasts Supreme Court's abortion draft ruling
President Joe Biden says the basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that the U.S. Supreme Court not overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalised abortion nationwide.
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US considers reducing tariffs, other tools to fight runaway inflation
The United States is experiencing the highest rate of inflation in over four decades
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Trump accuses Biden of 'unmitigated failure' including on Ukraine
Trump said that Biden is "embarrassing" the United States and that world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, no longer respect the United States
 "Trump accuses Biden of 'unmitigated failure' including on Ukraine")
Joe Biden, Mexican president Obrador confer on migration, diplomacy
Lpez Obrador tweeted that the conversation was cordial and that they spoke of issues of interest to the bilateral relationship
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Biden's $33 bln aid will benefit US shareholders more than Ukraine: Experts
On Thursday, President Joe Biden asked US Congress for $33 billion in emergency supplemental funding to support Ukraine, including $20 billion for military assistance
 "Biden's $33 bln aid will benefit US shareholders more than Ukraine: Experts")
White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tests Covid positive
Biden is not considered a close contact as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the White House official
 "White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tests Covid positive")
US to call for joint response against Russia at upcoming Quad meeting
This comes as Japan announced a summit of leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) nations in Tokyo on May 24
