Alana Wise
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U.S. To Ship 20 Million Additional COVID Vaccine Doses Overseas
President Biden's commitment Monday to donate doses of Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines adds to an earlier promise of 60 million doses of AstraZeneca.
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Biden Dissolves Controversial Trump Orders On Race And Culture
The president canceled executive actions signed by former President Donald Trump that focused on statues in the wake of protests against racism and police violence that targeted Confederate monuments.
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Former Trump Officials To Defend Federal Response To Capitol Riot
Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is set to testify that he was cautious about allowing military intervention during the siege on Jan. 6.
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Americans Will Lose Unemployment Benefits If They Turn Down Jobs, Biden Says
Biden said that his administration would not stand for people gaming the system, but pressed the importance of continued financial support for those left jobless as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
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Biden Opens Restaurant Fund With Visit To D.C. Taqueria That's Been On The Brink
President Biden encouraged restaurant owners who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis to apply for a grant under the $28.6 billion program.
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Biden Sets New Goal: At Least 70% Of Adults Given 1 Vaccine Dose By July 4
As part of the push to get more shots in arms, the White House has told governors it will tweak the allocation system for vaccines by allowing states to donate doses to a federal pool.
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Biden Raises Refugee Cap To 62,500 After Earlier Criticism
The new ceiling for refugee admissions will be 62,500 — far above former President Donald Trump's cap of 15,000. Advocates had been concerned Biden was not moving fast enough on a campaign promise.
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White House Says It Is Open to Diplomacy With North Korea
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the United States still hopes to see complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, but that diplomatic talks could boost security in the region.
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Biden Travels To Georgia On His 100th Day To Meet With Former President Carter
The president plans to use the trip, which comes on his 100th day in office, to rally support for his sweeping proposals around children, families and infrastructure.
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Biden To Establish $15-An-Hour Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors
The administration also plans to eliminate the tipped minimum wage for federal contractors by 2024, effectively raising it to $15 from the current level of $7.65.