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At Baltimore port, Biden reassures Americans about shipping snags, inflation

Thursday, November 11, 2021

President Biden toured the busy Port of Baltimore Wednesday, part of his push to show he has a handle on supply chain snarls and concerns about inflation — while promoting his legislative agenda.

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The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here's what you missed

Saturday, October 30, 2021

It's been two years since the heads of most leading economies met in person. "We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism," said Italy's Mario Draghi, the summit host.

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Biden's equity agenda hangs in balance in the Congress spending negotiations

Saturday, October 23, 2021

President Biden has said he's open to compromise on his plans to expand the social safety, but some advocates are concerned that access to benefits may be too limited.

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The proposals to tackle racial equity included in Biden's spending bill are at risk

Thursday, October 21, 2021

President Biden promised to tackle racial equity when he came to office. There are few tangible changes so far, and proposals woven into his massive social program spending bill are at risk.

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Once again, Trump aide paints a picture of a White House wracked by chaos, infighting

Monday, October 04, 2021

Among Trump tell-all authors, Stephanie Grisham stands out because in a White House where turnover was constant, she managed to remain there for almost all of Trump's presidency.

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Biden Says 'America's Back.' The World Has Some Questions

Monday, September 20, 2021

President Biden gives his first address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. He may find some skepticism for his pitch to work together on COVID-19 and climate after some recent decisions.

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Why Biden Is Taking The Rare Step Of Sharing Nuclear Submarine Tech With Australia

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Australian navy will be able to patrol faster and farther with the submarine technology. The rare move comes as the United States looks for ways to counter China.

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Politics Chat: Biden's Approval Ratings Fall

Sunday, September 05, 2021

After a summer that went badly, with a chaotic pull-out from Afghanistan and a fourth pandemic wave, the President sees his approval ratings drop and his agenda frustrated.

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Between Ida, Afghanistan and COVID, Biden Has A Lot On His Plate

Thursday, September 02, 2021

First COVID, then Afghanistan, now Ida. The stakes are high for President Biden to show an effective federal response to the hurricane after the chaos in Kabul and the latest pandemic surge.

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What We Know About The Kabul Attack And The U.S. Response

Friday, August 27, 2021

Dozens are dead, including several U.S. service members, after a terrorist attack at the Kabul airport. President Biden says the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies will continue.

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What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading

Friday, August 27, 2021

Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Enlightened, "Vax That Thang Up."

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The Biden Administration's Response To The Deadly Attacks In Kabul

Thursday, August 26, 2021

The Pentagon laid blame on ISIS militants for explosions and gunfire at the Hamid Karzai airport and an adjacent hotel. At least 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians were killed.

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Vice President Harris Heads To Vietnam As The Shadow Of Afghanistan Looms

Friday, August 20, 2021

The long-planned trip is now complicated by the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is drawing comparisons to the fall of Saigon in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.

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White House Officials Defended Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

White House officials defended the withdrawal from Afghanistan while taking questions from reporters Tuesday for the first time since Kabul was taken by the Taliban.

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New Federal Eviction Moratorium Is Issued After The Previous One Lapses

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

The White House was under pressure to do something to stop an impending wave of evictions. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had found a way.

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Biden Wants To Raise The Threshold For Products Considered Made In America

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The federal government has to spend tax dollars on products made in America, but purchases qualify for that label with 55% of their materials coming from the U.S. Biden wants to raise that percentage.

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What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's the Fear Street trilogy, Biz Markie's "Just a Friend," and Viet Thanh Nguyen's book, The Committed.

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After Recent Blows To The Voting Rights Act, Biden Is Pressured To Step In

Monday, July 05, 2021

President Biden and the White House have said they want to make a big push on voting rights — now that legislation has failed. But how much can the administration really do without Congress?

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A Commission Finds 'Quite A Lot Of Tolerance' For Sexual Harassment In The Military

Friday, July 02, 2021

A new report says commanders need training to learn how to stop what an official described as "daily acts of demeaning language and sexual harassment" in the military.

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What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading

Friday, June 25, 2021

Every Friday, Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts and guests share the shows, movies, books and music that brought them joy. This week: Sexy Beasts, Launchpad shorts, a Hunchback history and Mythic Quest.

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