Page 10 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
Biden slams Republicans as they fail to elect Speaker, says 'embarrassing'
House Republicans were unable to select a Speaker as party infighting reportedly continued for a second day
 "Biden slams Republicans as they fail to elect Speaker, says 'embarrassing'")
Biden raises concern over China's Covid management after WHO questions data
Chinese health officials have said only deaths caused by pneumonia and respiratory failure in patients who had the virus are classified as Covid deaths
US is concerned about China's handling of Covid-19, says Joe Biden
The United States is concerned about China's handling of Covid-19, US President Joe Biden said Wednesday and noted that Beijing is not that forthcoming
US President Joe Biden renominates Eric Garcetti as envoy to India
US President Joe Biden has renominated Eric Garcetti as his envoy to India, with the White House exuding confidence that the former Mayor of Los Angeles would be confirmed by the Senate this time
We see this as important nomination: White House on Eric Garcetti
Jean-Pierre also called the nomination of the Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti as well-qualified and meritorious to serve in the role
 "We see this as important nomination: White House on Eric Garcetti")
Biden renominates several Indian-Americans to key administration positions
The 118th Congress kicked off on Tuesday with the swearing-in of Senators and the start of the process of election of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Biden to host Japan FM Kishida for talks on North Korea, economy
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House later this month for economic and security consultations, the US administration announced Tuesday.
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Biden renominates several Indian Americans to key administration positions
US President Joe Biden renominated at least half a dozen Indian Americans to key administration positions which could not be confirmed by the Senate in the last Congress
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In 2023, US will continue to enhance its strategic position: White House
"This is a decisive decade, and we are focused on how we compete vigorously to advance our interest while building diverse coalitions to address the biggest challenges of our time"
 "In 2023, US will continue to enhance its strategic position: White House")
US President Joe Biden renominates Eric Garcetti as envoy to India
As Secretary (of State, Tony) Blinken said very recently, our relationship with India is crucial and it's consequential, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said
US President Joe Biden condoles death of PM Narendra Modi's mother
US President Joe Biden has sent his deepest condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the loss of his mother Hiraben who passed away in Gujarat at the age of 99
Biden outpacing former US prez Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
For the Biden White House, a quartet of four female judges in Colorado encapsulates its mission when it comes to the federal judiciary.
Joe Biden signs $1.7 trillion spending bill funding US govt operations
The funding bill includes a roughly 6% increase in spending for domestic initiatives, to USD 772.5 billion. Spending on defense programs will increase by about 10%, to USD 858 billion
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Patchy recovery: How 2022 swung from despair to hope to caution
Even as it grappled with new viruses, the human race hit another milestone
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President Biden signs bill to study salt lakes in drought-hit US West
Dwindling lake levels jeopardize the people, animals and businesses that rely on maintaining the ecosystem
Biden signs Bill forcing feds to fix prison cameras to check abuse, deaths
President Joe Biden signed into law a bill requiring the federal Bureau of Prisons to overhaul outdated security systems and fix broken surveillance cameras after rampant staff sexual abuse, escapes
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Migrants dropped near V-P Harris' home as Texas calls for Biden's attention
Republicans argue Biden and Harris, designated the administration's point person on the root causes of migration, have relaxed restrictions that induced many people to leave their countries of origin
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Pope Francis appeals to call off senseless Ukraine war, express solidarity
"May the Lord inspire us to offer concrete gestures of solidarity to assist all those who are suffering, and may he enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons"
 "Pope Francis appeals to call off senseless Ukraine war, express solidarity")
US President Joe Biden signs $858 billion defence authorization bill
Biden noted that there are "certain provisions of the Act" which raise concerns
US Congress approves new election rules in response to Jan 6 Capitol attack
It's the most significant legislative response Congress has made yet to Trump's aggressive efforts to upend the popular vote
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