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Biden Signs Key Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Days Before Christmas

December 21, 2024 admin

Biden has signed the US government funding bill. (FILE) Washington: US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the bill passed by Congress to fund the government through mid-March, the White House said, averting a government shutdown days before Christmas. After last-minute legislative wrangling amid pressure from incoming president Donald Trump, lawmakers finally passed…

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Donald Trump’s Deportation Plans Might Take Backseat As ICE Faces Budget Shortage

December 21, 2024 admin

Although President-elect Donald Trump had made mass deportations the cornerstone of his incoming administration, he might have to reign in on his plans since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director P.J. Lechleitner told the NBC News that they are “chronically underresourced” and need more funding. ICE is currently reeling under a $230 million budget shortfall,…

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Joe Biden Administration Deports More Migrants Than Donald Trump’s, Hits 10-Year High

December 21, 2024 admin

According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency report released on Thursday, more than 271,000 immigrants were deported from the US over the last fiscal year even as President Joe Biden pledged to pause deportations in 2021. The change in decision comes in the wake of a surge in border crossings. The number…

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US Sets New Paris Climate Target That Trump Is Expected To Ignore

December 19, 2024 admin

Washington: President Joe Biden’s administration has set a new US target under the Paris climate agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 61%-66% below 2005 levels by 2035, a goal officials called achievable by states even if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on vows to reverse federal policies. The new “nationally determined contribution” reflects ongoing…

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Trump Reacts To Mystery Drones Over New Jersey

December 17, 2024 admin

President-elect Donald Trump has called out President Biden and the Pentagon, accusing them of withholding information about the mysterious drones that have been spotted hovering over New Jersey and New York. Trump’s concerns come as the sightings have left many wondering about the origin and purpose of these drones. “The government knows what is happening….

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Biden Condemns US School Shooting

December 16, 2024 admin

US President Joe Biden condemned shooting at a school in Wisconsin on Monday. Washington: US President Joe Biden condemned a “shocking and unconscionable” shooting at a school in Wisconsin on Monday, saying the incident underscored yet again the need for tighter gun laws. “We need Congress to act. Now,” Biden said in a statement after…

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US Announces New Arms Aid Package For Ukraine

December 12, 2024 admin

The Biden administration announced another package of weapons aid for Ukraine. Washington: The Biden administration announced another package of weapons aid for Ukraine, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday, without revealing the amount of contents of the package. Kirby said the U.S. would continue to provide additional packages for Ukraine “right up to…

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Russia Warns Citizens To Avoid Travelling To The United States And Europe

December 12, 2024 admin

Russia-US ties are at an all time low, and probably worse than the time since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis when both the countries were closest to an intentional nuclear war, because of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Russia has warned its citizens to not visit the US since relations with Washington are…

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Outgoing US President Biden Says Trump Economic Plan Will Be “Disaster”

December 10, 2024 admin

Washington: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Tuesday branded his successor Donald Trump’s economic plans a “disaster” in a speech hailing his own legacy in office. Biden said Trump’s threats to impose huge tariffs on imports were a “major mistake” and urged the Republican to abandon proposed tax cuts. The lame-duck president’s speech comes after…

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Hunter Biden Faces $300K Unpaid Rent Accusations, Elon Musk Reacts

December 4, 2024 admin

Hunter Biden Faces 0K Unpaid Rent Accusations, Elon Musk Reacts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, known for his provocative and controversial comments on social media, has weighed in on the recent scandal involving Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Hunter has been accused of owing over $3,00,000 in unpaid rent. The billionaire entrepreneur shared a Fox News report on X, adding his own commentary:…

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