Recent News About White House
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The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimates the Democrats’ latest reckless tax-and-spend proposal will increase taxes on millions of Americans across every income bracket, with more than half of the tax increases on Americans making less than $400,000 per year.
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Stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and other nations imposed financial sanctions that included removing several Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). While they did decrease the value of the ruble, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has reported that this could lead to negative consequences like Russia joining with China in building its own international banking system.
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The Chinese government's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Hua Chunying, recently tweeted that Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi's meeting with the President of Kiribati was successful.
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Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed concerns about the country's current baby formula shortage in a social media post.
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The United States is increasing its efforts to strengthen the nation's diplomatic ties with Pacific Island countries in response to China's growing influence and presence in the area.
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China announced April 19 it has reached and signed an agreement with the Solomon Islands, according to Reuters, which will add to the “historic challenge” for the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States.
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The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will receive a briefing Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. EST on Biden Administration negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.
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Russian aircraft are barred from American airspace in response to the Russian invasion of the democratic state of Ukraine.
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President Joe Biden vowed to "hold Russia accountable" late Wednesday night, following the onset of Russian attacks on Ukraine, with reports of troops crossing the border and explosions in multiple cities.
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Russian forces have begun their attack on Ukraine after weeks of building up forces along its border and ports.
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Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two territories within Ukraine, the United States responded with sanctions. President Biden says Russia's escalation in the crisis is meant to serve as a rationale for Russia to take more territory by force.
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Japanese steel products now now are being imported into the United States without tariffs imposed by the Trump-era authorization under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, according to a recent news release.
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The Department of Energy (DOE) reported a stellar performance in the first year of the Biden-Harris administration.
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The Biden Administration is researching ways to address the lack of semiconductors, a crucial element in the manufacturing of mobile phones and medical devices.
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The Biden Administration recently accused Russia of planning a staged attack by Ukraine to give the world a reason for invading.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Jan. 18 that the White House Council on Native American Affairs, or WHCNAA, will hold an engagement session Jan. 31 with tribal leaders.
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President Biden recently supported an initiative providing $1 billion to independent meat processors through the American Rescue Plan in an effort to combat a perceived lack of competition in the meatpacking industry leading to price increases.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a hero in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, passed away in December at age 90, leading President Joe Biden and several government officials to express condolences for his loss.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees are nearing 100% compliance with a federal order regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Federal aid has been granted to help Kentucky recover from tornado damage incurred Dec. 10-11.