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Trump referred to Haiti and African nations as 'shithole' countrieswww.nbcnews.com President Donald Trump referred to African countries, Haiti and El Salvador as "shithole" nations during a meeting Thursday and asked why the U.S. can't have more immigrants from Norway.
Biden calls on Senate to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights bills in forceful speech: ‘I’m tired of being quiet’ | CNN Politicsedition.cnn.com President Joe Biden painted a dire picture for the nation’s future elections during a major speech on voting rights while in Atlanta on Tuesday, expressing his frustration at Republicans who blocked v...
Government Shutdown Begins as Budget Talks Falter in Senate (Published 2018)www.nytimes.com Senators from both parties were scrambling for a new deal to reopen the government quickly, possibly just hours after the midnight deadline passed.
Senate Democrats suffer defeat on voting rights after vote to change rules fails | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com Senate Democrats suffered a major defeat Wednesday evening in their efforts to pass voting rights legislation – a key issue for the party, which is under pressure to take action ahead of the midterm e...
Politicians protesting during Mike Pence speech removed from Israeli parliamentwww.independent.co.uk Mike Pence became the first US vice president to address the Knesset
Read Justice Breyer's remarks on retiring and his hope in the American 'experiment'www.npr.org In a White House remarks, Breyer seemed to acknowledge some of the challenges facing the country, quoting the Gettysburg address and professing hope in the future of American democracy.
Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo open | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Tuesday to keep open the detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and opened the door to sending new prisoners there.
Biden signs executive order aimed at strengthening union construction jobsthehill.com President Biden on Friday signed an executive order aimed at strengthening union jobs in construction by expanding the federal government’s use of collective bargaining agreements between unio…
Trump signs massive budget deal | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com President Donald Trump signed a major budget deal into law early Friday morning, hours after Congress voted to end a brief government shutdown overnight.
U.S. orders employees to leave embassy in Kyiv ahead of potential Russian invasion of Ukrainewww.cbsnews.com Diplomatic sources told CBS News that embassy evacuations started overnight.
Trump tells nation grieving school shooting 'We are here for you'abcnews.go.com
Biden says he expects Putin will go through with Ukraine invasion within daysabcnews.go.com He spoke as he was leaving the White House on a trip to Ohio.
Trump Moves to Regulate ‘Bump Stock’ Devices (Published 2018)www.nytimes.com The president asked the Justice Department to propose regulations that would ban “bump stocks,” which can convert a semiautomatic gun into an automatic weapon.
Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia: ‘Putin chose this war’ | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled harsh new sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggressi...
Trump on China’s Xi consolidating power: ‘Maybe we’ll give that a shot some day’ | CNN Politicsedition.cnn.com President Donald Trump, during a freewheeling speech to Republican donors in Florida on Saturday, attacked his former presidential rival Hillary Clinton, one of his predecessors in President George W....
First Ukraine City Falls as Russia Strikes More Civilian Targets (Published 2022)www.nytimes.com Russian forces seized the southern city of Kherson and besieged other cities, with casualties and destruction mounting, as Western sanctions tightened their vise grip on Russia’s economy.
President Trump agrees to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Unwww.nbcnews.com President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un by May to achieve denuclearization, South Korean National Security Advisor Chung Eui-Yong said Thursday.
Biden Bans Oil Imports From Russia, Calling It a ‘Blow to Putin’s War Machine’ (Published 2022)www.nytimes.com Officials said President Biden had struggled for days over the move amid deep concerns about accelerating the already rapid rise in the price of gasoline.
Conceding to N.R.A., Trump Abandons Brief Gun Control Promise (Published 2018)www.nytimes.com After a made-for-television moment in which he appeared to embrace expansive gun control, President Trump completed his reversal on Monday.
Biden announces hundreds of millions in new security aid for Ukraine following Zelensky’s speech | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine as he sought to answer his Ukrainian counterpart’s impassioned call for help and leadership deli...
Briefing papers warned Trump: 'DO NOT CONGRATULATE' Putinwww.pbs.org President Donald Trump was warned in briefing materials to refrain from congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election, but he did so anyway, a senior administration official said ...
Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power' in sweeping speech on Russian invasion of Ukrainewww.cnbc.com President Joe Biden said Russian leader Vladimir Putin
At Least Twelve States to Sue Trump Administration Over Census Citizenship Question (Published 2018)www.nytimes.com Opponents said the question was certain to depress response to the census from noncitizens and even legal immigrants.
Biden’s budget proposal includes billions to counter Russian aggression and new tax on wealthiest Americans | CNN Politicswww.cnn.com President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2023 budget proposal on Monday, and while it includes increased funding for security and reduces the deficit, officials admit inflation could continue to c...
President Trump Signs Proclamation To Send National Guard Troops To Mexican Borderwww.npr.org The move has many precedents. Every president since Ronald Reagan has called on the National Guard for limited, temporary missions along the frontier.
In historic first, Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to Supreme Court - SCOTUSblogwww.scotusblog.com By a vote of 53-47, the Senate on Thursday afternoon confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson will become the first Black woman to serve on the cou...
After warning Russia, Trump tweets on possible Syria strike timingwww.cbsnews.com Day after telling Russia to "get ready," president says timing of U.S. response to suspected chemical attack still fluid
Despite Russian Warnings, Finland and Sweden Draw Closer to NATO (Published 2022)www.nytimes.com The invasion of Ukraine has heightened security fears, pushing even formally nonaligned countries toward the Western alliance.
Sanctions Flap Erupts Into Open Conflict Between Haley and White House (Published 2018)www.nytimes.com A top White House official said Nikki Haley experienced “momentary confusion” by announcing new sanctions on Russia. “I don’t get confused,” she replied.
Warning Ukraine’s Friends to ‘Think Twice,’ Putin Tests Advanced Missile (Published 2022)www.nytimes.com Vladimir Putin said Russia’s test-firing of its new I.C.B.M. sends a message, as his forces prepare for a broad offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Macron Doesn't Believe He Changed Trump's Mind On The Iran Dealwww.npr.org Trump has said since he was a presidential candidate that he wanted to scrap the nuclear agreement with Tehran.
Biden seeks $33 billion war chest to support Ukraine, Zelenskiy wants quick approval | Reuterswww.reuters.com President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S. funding for the war with Russia - and the Ukrainian president pleaded with lawmakers to give the r...