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COLLEEN LONG

COLLEEN LONG

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Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign
News|US

Biden won't call for redactions in special counsel report on classified documents handling

President Joe Biden will not seek any redactions in a report by the Justice Department special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents, the White House said Thursday, clearing the way for its release

Biden won't call for redactions in special counsel report on classified documents handling
News|US

First lady questions whether special counsel referenced son's death to score political points

First lady Jill Biden says she doesn't know what a special counsel was trying to achieve when he suggested President Joe Biden could not remember his son’s death

First lady questions whether special counsel referenced son's death to score political points
News|US

Biden's legal team went to Justice Dept. over what they viewed as 'cherry picked' digs at his memory

President Joe Biden’s personal attorney said Sunday that they went to both the special counsel and the attorney general to register concerns over what they viewed to be pejorative and unnecessary digs at the president’s memory

Biden's legal team went to Justice Dept. over what they viewed as 'cherry picked' digs at his memory
News|US|World

White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration

The president’s national security spokesman John Kirby is getting an expanded role at the White House

White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages in Gaza and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict
Crime|News|US

Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen

President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him

Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen
MidEast|News|US|World

Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says

The White House has announced that Palestinians living in the U.S. will be shielded from deportation as the Israel-Hamas war continues, citing “significantly deteriorated” conditions on the ground in Gaza

Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says
Business|News|Technology|US|World

Biden to create cybersecurity standards for nation's ports as concerns grow over vulnerabilities

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order and create a new federal rule aimed at better securing the nation’s ports from potential cyber attacks

Biden to create cybersecurity standards for nation's ports as concerns grow over vulnerabilities
News|US

White House weighing executive actions on the border — with immigration powers used by Trump

The White House is considering using provisions of federal immigration law repeatedly tapped by former President Donald Trump to unilaterally enact a sweeping crackdown at the southern border

White House weighing executive actions on the border — with immigration powers used by Trump
Election|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” during a fundraiser for his reelection campaign Wednesday night

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election
News|US|World

Biden is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, according to AP sources

President Joe Biden will travel to the U.S.-Mexico border this week

Biden is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, according to AP sources
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|US

Biden administration offering $85M in grants to help boost jobs in violence-plagued communities

The Biden administration is preparing to offer $85 million in funding to improve job opportunities for youth in communities affected by gun violence and crime

Biden administration offering $85M in grants to help boost jobs in violence-plagued communities
News|US

Biden, Trump try to work immigration to their political advantage during trips to Texas

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both heading to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Biden, Trump try to work immigration to their political advantage during trips to Texas
Election|US

What to know about Super Tuesday and why it matters

Super Tuesday is traditionally the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before the actual Election Day in November

What to know about Super Tuesday and why it matters
Business|Economy|News|US

Biden is issuing a budget plan that details his vision for a second term

President Joe Biden is issuing a budget proposal Monday aimed at getting voters’ attention

Biden is issuing a budget plan that details his vision for a second term
News|US

Who is Robert Hur? A look at the special counsel due to testify on Biden classified documents case

The special counsel who impugned the president’s age and competence in his report on how Joe Biden handled classified documents will himself be up for questioning this week

Who is Robert Hur? A look at the special counsel due to testify on Biden classified documents case
News|US

Special counsel Hur is set to testify before a House committee over handling of Biden documents case

The special counsel who impugned the president’s age and competence in his report on how Joe Biden handled classified documents is set to be questioned himself on Tuesday

Special counsel Hur is set to testify before a House committee over handling of Biden documents case
News|US

Hur transcript reveals Biden presidency's profound and mundane moments

The release of a transcript of President Joe Biden's interview with prosecutors investigating his handling of classified documents is not likely to alter preconceived notions about Biden

Hur transcript reveals Biden presidency's profound and mundane moments
Celebrity|News|Political|US

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'

President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend, the first time during his presidency

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'
Election|US

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month

President Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
Business|Health|US

Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by working to strengthen data collection and provide easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research

Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health
News|US

Texas wants to arrest immigrants in the country illegally. Why would that be such a major shift?

The news in Texas over local immigration enforcement is so unusual because immigration laws are federal laws and enforcement of immigration law is the domain of federal law enforcement

Texas wants to arrest immigrants in the country illegally. Why would that be such a major shift?
Economy|News|US

Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed, ending the threat of a potential partial government shutdown

Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala as the U.S. grapples with an influx of migrants to its southern border, including thousands from that Central American nation

Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive

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