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COLLEEN LONG

COLLEEN LONG

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Crime|News|US

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

Lawmakers from 39 states came to the White House for a discussion with Biden administration officials about ways to better reduce gun violence

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says
News|US

Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid

Top Biden administration officials are trying to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies to cut crossings

Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
News|Science|Technology

Biden hosts four NASA astronauts, the first crew aiming to fly around the moon in a half-century

The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon for the first time in 50 years have met with President Joe Biden at the White House

Biden hosts four NASA astronauts, the first crew aiming to fly around the moon in a half-century
Crime|News|US

Police say driver accidentally struck parked SUV in Biden's motorcade near campaign headquarters

Wilmington police say 46-year-old driver believed to be drunk accidentally plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters

Police say driver accidentally struck parked SUV in Biden's motorcade near campaign headquarters
News|US|World

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says
Election|News|US

Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

For his first campaign speech of the year, President Joe Biden has warned that Donald Trump’s efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to the country

Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'
Americas|News|US|World

A new immigration policy that avoids a dangerous journey is working. But border crossings continue

Migrants are arriving in the U.S. under the Biden administration’s new “safe mobility offices,” set up in Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador

A new immigration policy that avoids a dangerous journey is working. But border crossings continue
Health|News|US

The Pentagon adds new details about Austin's secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden

The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization

The Pentagon adds new details about Austin's secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden condemns white supremacy in a campaign speech at a church where Black people were killed

At a Black church, President Joe Biden says white supremacy is a “poison” and has no place in America

Biden condemns white supremacy in a campaign speech at a church where Black people were killed
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded

Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges filed after the collapse of a plea deal that could have settled the case against him

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded
Crime|News|Uncategorized|US

Cocaine residue was found on Hunter Biden's gun pouch in 2018 case, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Hunter Biden’s efforts to dismiss the gun charges against him, revealing that investigators last year found cocaine residue on the pouch the president’s son used to hold his gun

Cocaine residue was found on Hunter Biden's gun pouch in 2018 case, prosecutors say
News|Political|US

A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means

President Joe Biden is closing in on a Senate deal on border security and Ukraine funding as the White House tries to resolve one of the last major sticking points in the talks

A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means
Election|Opinion|US

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

The Biden campaign is betting big on abortion rights as a major driver in this year's presidential election

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?
Health|News|Political|US

Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris targeted Donald Trump for paving the way for abortion bans during a visit to the key battleground state of Wisconsin

Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin
News|Opinion|US

Biden and Harris paint Trump as freedom's enemy at abortion rally in Virginia

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have joined forces at a rally in Virginia as they push for abortion rights

Biden and Harris paint Trump as freedom's enemy at abortion rally in Virginia
Election|News|US

Biden bolsters campaign with two top White House aides as focus turns to the general election

President Joe Biden is dispatching two of his senior-most White House advisers to bolster his reelection campaign in Wilmington, according to the campaign, as his focus shifts to the general election in November

Biden bolsters campaign with two top White House aides as focus turns to the general election
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have extended an invitation to attend the president’s State of the Union address to a Texas woman who sued her state and lost over the ability to get an abortion to end a wanted pregnancy

Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost
News|Political|US|World

Biden offers fresh assurances he would shut down border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal

President Joe Biden is bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine

Biden offers fresh assurances he would shut down border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal
News|US|World

Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events

President Joe Biden is increasingly contending with protests inside and outside his events from progressives upset about U.S. support for Israel in its offensive in Gaza

Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events
Americas|News|US|World

President Biden has said he'd shut the U.S.-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?

President Joe Biden has made some strong claims about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border over the past few days

President Biden has said he'd shut the U.S.-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?
News|US

Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members

President Joe Biden will visit Michigan to meet with members of the United Auto Workers, according to a campaign official speaking on the condition of anonymity

Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members
Environment|News|US|World

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the US special climate change envoy, AP source says

White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, according to a person familiar with the appointment

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the US special climate change envoy, AP source says
Business|Economy|Election|News|Political|US

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza

President Joe Biden is planning to celebrate his recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union during a visit to Michigan

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza
News|World

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank

President Joe Biden’s is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who've been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
News|US|World

GOP says Biden has all the power he needs to control the border. The reality is far more complicated

Build more border wall

GOP says Biden has all the power he needs to control the border. The reality is far more complicated

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