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SEUNG MIN KIM

SEUNG MIN KIM

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Election|Political|US

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York

Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US

El Salvador President Bukele says he won't be releasing a Maryland man back to the US

President Donald Trump’s top advisers and El Salvador president Nayib Bukele say that they have no basis for the small Central American nation to return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported there last month

El Salvador President Bukele says he won't be releasing a Maryland man back to the US
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back

It was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Election|Political|US

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress
Health|Political|US

Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says

A White House official confirms that President Donald Trump will nominate Susan Monarez, the acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to the job

Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says
Economy|Health|News|US

Biden's Medicare price negotiation push is broadly popular. But he's not getting much credit

An AP-NORC poll shows 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs

Biden's Medicare price negotiation push is broadly popular. But he's not getting much credit
Election|News|US

Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce

The Biden administration is taking steps meant to strengthen protections for government employees as leading Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, campaign on shrinking and remaking the federal workforce

Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'

President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression

Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'
Crime|News|US

White House to announce first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, AP sources say

President Joe Biden is creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, according to two people familiar with the plans

White House to announce first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, AP sources say
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Gun violence is the ultimate 'superstorm,' President Biden says as he announces new federal effort

President Joe Biden says he is determined to stop gun violence in the U.S. as he formally launches the first-ever federal office to be dedicated to uncovering solutions and supporting communities ravaged by shootings

Gun violence is the ultimate 'superstorm,' President Biden says as he announces new federal effort
Business|Economy|US

Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

President Joe Biden has joined picketing United Auto Workers in Michigan on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers

Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history
Election|News|US

Biden isn't paying much attention to the 2024 GOP debate. He's already zeroing in on Trump

President Joe Biden was raising campaign cash in San Francisco on Wednesday while seven Republican presidential hopefuls held a debate down the coast in Simi Valley

Biden isn't paying much attention to the 2024 GOP debate. He's already zeroing in on Trump
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden offers dire warnings about Trump, accuses mainstream GOP of 'deafening' silence

President Joe Biden has issued one of his most dire warnings yet that Donald Trump and his allies are a menace to American democracy

Biden offers dire warnings about Trump, accuses mainstream GOP of 'deafening' silence
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request

The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request
News|Political|US|World

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis

President Joe Biden has condemned what he says is the “unconscionable” assault by Hamas militants and his administration is pledging to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself.”

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas' attack on Israel

Former President Donald Trump and other GOP contenders tried to lay blame on the Biden administration after Hamas militants launched the deadliest attack on Israel in decades, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the country at war

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas' attack on Israel
MidEast|News|US|World

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks

The U.S. has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel, the White House said Monday, as the Pentagon reviews its inventories to see what else can be sent quickly to boost its ally in the three-day-old war with Hamas

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks
News|World

US and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages

The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from Tehran for the time being to access $6 billion in Iranian funds that were unblocked as part of a prisoner swap last month

US and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages
News|US|World

Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for billions

Addressing the nation from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden has made his case for major U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war

Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for billions
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US developing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast in case Israel-Hamas war spreads

The White House is developing “prudent contingency planning” to evacuate Americans from the Middle East in case the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a broad regional conflict

US developing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast in case Israel-Hamas war spreads
MidEast|News|World

Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank

President Joe Biden has spoken out against retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank
Economy|News|US

White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, child care and high-speed Internet

The White House is asking lawmakers for nearly $56 billion in emergency spending for disaster relief, child care funding and broadband

White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, child care and high-speed Internet
News|US

After Biden meeting, new Speaker Johnson says GOP won't abandon Ukraine but will aid Israel first

President Joe Biden has met with new House Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House

After Biden meeting, new Speaker Johnson says GOP won't abandon Ukraine but will aid Israel first

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