Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid appears in the following:

With An Eye To History, Biden And Johnson Try To Rekindle The 'Special Relationship'

Thursday, June 10, 2021

President Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed a 21st century Atlantic Charter, an update of a document that tied the countries together during World War II.

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Biden's Plan To Reduce Shortages Of Products That Are Critical For National Security

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

The decision comes after the coronavirus pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in an already fragile supply chain system.

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Biden Backs Ukraine Ahead Of His Summit Meeting With Putin

Monday, June 07, 2021

President Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday and reassured him that the United States will stand up for Ukraine.

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Biden Proposes A Huge Hike In Government Spending In A $6 Trillion Budget

Friday, May 28, 2021

The president's budget details his ambitious (and costly) plans to invest in infrastructure and the social safety net — the likes of which the country hasn't seen in decades.

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How The Gaza Violence Marked A Shift In The American Political Debate Over Israel

Friday, May 21, 2021

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has erupted into the biggest public disagreement the left has had with the Biden administration to date.

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Progressive Democrats Push Party To Rethink Relationship With Israel

Friday, May 21, 2021

For decades, there was solid bipartisan support for Israel on Capitol Hill. But progressive Democrats elected to Congress have begun to question support for the policies of the Israeli government.

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What Joe Biden Can (And Can't) Do To Stimulate This Pandemic Economy On His Own

Thursday, December 10, 2020

With a closely divided Congress, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend on what his incoming administration can do on its own.

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What Can Incoming Biden Administration Do To Stimulate Economy Without Congress?

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

With a closely divided Congress, which could include Republicans holding the Senate, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend a lot on what his incoming administration can do on its own.

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Biden Taps Dr. Anthony Fauci, Brian Deese For Medical And Economic Adviser Roles

Friday, December 04, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden says he's asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to be a chief medical adviser in his administration. Biden has also tapped Brian Deese for a key economic role.

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Biden Debuts His Economic Team

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced six core members of his economic team. Janet Yellen will lead the team if she is confirmed as Treasury secretary.

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Biden's Coalition Was United In Beating Trump. Governing May Reveal Its Cracks

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Joe Biden won by tapping into a diverse group of voters who were on a mission to defeat President Trump. But now without Trump, Biden faces a daunting challenge to keep that coalition together.

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Challenges Biden Might Face In Unifying Americans

Friday, November 27, 2020

Joe Biden won the presidency by stitching together a broad coalition of voters — from former Republicans to young progressives. The question now is how will hold that support together as president.

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Biden Expected To Name More Cabinet Members As Transition Of Power Goes On

Friday, November 27, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet next week. He'll also begin getting access to the daily presidential briefings.

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Move Fast? Push For A Big Deal? Biden Faces Debate Over More COVID-19 Aid

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

A question for Joe Biden and his team is whether they should be encouraging Democrats to move quickly, to deliver aid faster, even if that means accepting a smaller deal.

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President-Elect Joe Biden Calls For Another Round Of Economic Stimulus

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

As vice president, Joe Biden played a key role in overseeing a major stimulus package. How does he see stimulus now, as president-elect, facing a pandemic?

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After Weeks Of Delay, Biden's Official Transition Will Finally Begin

Monday, November 23, 2020

President Trump has indicated he's clearing the way for the official transition to begin. The General Services Administration sent the Biden team a letter making available official resources to help.

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Biden Taps Several Senior Campaign Aides For Key White House Positions

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Among the staffers named: Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond will lead Biden's Office of Public Engagement, and Jen O'Malley Dillon, his campaign manager, will become deputy chief of staff.

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Biden And Harris Address The U.S. Economy And Lay Out Their Plans For Recovery

Monday, November 16, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met with business and labor leaders on Monday before addressing their approach to managing the economy.

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President-Elect Joe Biden Names His 1st Cabinet Pick

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Biden has named Ron Klain as his White House chief of staff. Klain has been a fixture in the White House and Democratic campaigns for decades.

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Biden Picks Longtime Aide Ron Klain As White House Chief Of Staff

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The campaign team made the announcement Wednesday. An alumnus of the Obama-Biden administration, Klain previously served as Joe Biden's chief of staff when he was vice president.

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