Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

Biden Pledged To End The Forever Wars, But He Might Just Be Shrinking Them

Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Biden made the pledge during his presidential campaign. But the withdrawal of ground troops from Afghanistan isn't the end of all U.S. military operations.

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Biden Visited Areas Of The Northeast Hit By Ida

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

President Biden met with people in New Jersey and Queens who were affected by Hurricane Ida, a disaster he is using to make the case for his infrastructure plans.

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Biden Says He's Ended The 'Forever Wars,' But Some Say They've Just Shrunk

Friday, September 03, 2021

President Biden says the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan means an end to "forever wars." That doesn't mean warfare abroad is over — it might just look different.

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These 3 Books Are Perfect For Your Back-To-Middle-Schooler

Sunday, August 29, 2021

LeUyen Pham has written and illustrated more than 100 books for kids of all ages — so we asked her to give us some solid middle-grade reading recmomendations for kids heading back to school.

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What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World

Monday, August 23, 2021

President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.

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In The Latest Win For Biden, The Senate Passes A $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The passage of the budget framework follows President Biden's victory on Tuesday of the passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill in the Senate. Nineteen Republicans voted for the infrastructure bill.

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Inflation Is A Big Political Test For President Biden's Economic Agenda

Thursday, August 05, 2021

As the economy continues to recover, prices have been rising. Polls show many Americans are worried about inflation, and that could have ramifications for the Biden administration.

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There's A Big Push For Electric Cars, With The White House Teaming Up With Automakers

Thursday, August 05, 2021

Major automakers and the Biden administration are announcing a goal of all new car sales being 40% to 50% electric vehicles by 2030. The White House also unveiled its plan for new vehicle standards.

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Pennsylvania Swing District Expresses Concern About Inflation

Tuesday, August 03, 2021

Voters in the swing district of Northampton County in the eastern part of the state talk about their concerns over inflation and the job market, and how the Biden White House is tackling the economy.

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Senate Republicans Blocked A Key Vote On The Infrastructure Bill

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Senate held a test vote Wednesday on a bipartisan infrastructure package that is central to President Biden's agenda. Biden traveled to Ohio to promote his economic and infrastructure plans.

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Transcript: Vice President Harris On Voting Rights, The Filibuster And The Courts

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Vice President Harris joined NPR to discuss the administration's strategy on voting rights as GOP-led states attempt to pass more restrictions and major Democratic legislation is stalled in Congress.

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Vice President Harris Hints That She Has Discussed Filibuster Changes With Senators

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

With a major voting bill stalled, the vice president told NPR that she won't negotiate changes to Senate rules publicly, "but I'm certainly having conversations with folks."

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How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone

Friday, July 09, 2021

In a new executive order, President Biden aims to kickstart competition for consumers, workers and farmers in ways both big and small, starting with a list of 72 initiatives.

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The White House Wants To Clamp Down On Noncompete Agreements

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries. One of the measures will look at ways to curb the use of noncompete agreements.

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Biden Tries To Balance Calls To Reform The Police Amid More Mass Shootings

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

President Biden is trying to walk a thin line between trying to tackle a surge in violent crime while also getting a police overhaul bill across the finish line.

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Politics Chat: Biden Does Not Meet July 4th Vaccination Goal

Sunday, July 04, 2021

A vaccination goal set by the Biden administration is not met, just as the Delta variant begins to increase infections in the U.S; plus, a promising jobs report and more movement on infrastructure.

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President Biden Says The Fight Over Voting Rights Is Far From Over

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The Biden administration is debating the next steps after Senate Republicans blocked the voting rights bill. Democratic activists, however, believe bipartisan talks are over.

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Why Some States Push Back As The Biden Administration Doles Out Relief Money

Friday, June 18, 2021

More than a dozen Republican state attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over a provision in the American Rescue Plan that prevents states from using relief money for tax cuts.

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States Are Fighting Over How To Use The $195 Billion From The Federal Government

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

States have begun receiving an unprecedented amount of federal money — $195 billion total. But now many are fighting over how exactly they're allowed to use it.

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Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

Sunday, June 13, 2021

President Biden has said China poses one of the biggest strategic challenges to the United States. At the G-7, he convinced key allies to help push back against Beijing.

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