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US first lady Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit
Jill Biden will use her four days in Europe to highlight issues she promotes at home, such as support for U.S. service members, education and the welfare of children
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Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise
Things are reverting to the way they were as federal money for Covid care of the uninsured dries up, creating a potential barrier to timely access
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California moves to consider adoption and regulation of digital currencies
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order for state agencies to move in tandem with the federal government to craft regulations for digital currencies
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Biden names Indian-American Richard Verma to body that monitors US spies
Verma was an active member of Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and led the team's outreach to the Indian American community
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US announces 1.5-year extension for some expiring immigrant work permits
The extension period of up to 180 days will automatically be extended to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on the current EADs, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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President Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained
The Russian invasion offers the US and European defence industry a big opportunity to bolster profits as lawmakers from Washington to Warsaw are primed to increase defence spending
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Ongoing battle between autocracy, democracy in today's world: Biden
Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over two months ago, the US has sent more than $3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, Biden said.
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US apex court to strike down law legalising abortion, says report
Politico said it obtained the initial draft majority opinion, which was signed by Justice Samuel Alito
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US President Joe Biden blasts Supreme Court's abortion draft ruling
President Joe Biden says the basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that the U.S. Supreme Court not overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalised abortion nationwide.
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US considers reducing tariffs, other tools to fight runaway inflation
The United States is experiencing the highest rate of inflation in over four decades
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Trump accuses Biden of 'unmitigated failure' including on Ukraine
Trump said that Biden is "embarrassing" the United States and that world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, no longer respect the United States
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Joe Biden, Mexican president Obrador confer on migration, diplomacy
Lpez Obrador tweeted that the conversation was cordial and that they spoke of issues of interest to the bilateral relationship
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Biden's $33 bln aid will benefit US shareholders more than Ukraine: Experts
On Thursday, President Joe Biden asked US Congress for $33 billion in emergency supplemental funding to support Ukraine, including $20 billion for military assistance
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White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tests Covid positive
Biden is not considered a close contact as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the White House official
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US to call for joint response against Russia at upcoming Quad meeting
This comes as Japan announced a summit of leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) nations in Tokyo on May 24
US President Biden requests $33bn from Congress in aid to Ukraine
Of the $33-billion sum, according to a fact sheet by the White House, $20.4 billion will be military and security assistance to Kiev
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US to continue engaging with India over Ukraine crisis: White House
The United States is engaging with India over the issue of Ukraine and this will continue in the upcoming Quad summit in Japan next month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters here.
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US says Russia plans fake independence votes in seized Ukraine territory
Washington has said it hopes Ukrainian forces can not only repel Russia's assault on the east but also weaken its military so that it can no longer menace neighbours
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Biden seeks new powers to use oligarchs' assets for war-hit Ukraine
Joe Biden is asking Congress for new powers to seize and repurpose the assets of Russian oligarchs as part of a new funding request to aid Ukraine in its defence against Russia's invasion.
With free Indo-Pacific on agenda, Biden to travel to S Korea, Japan in May
In each country, Biden will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts: newly elected President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan
