Franco Ordoñez
Stories
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Meanwhile At The White House: Resignations, Golfers And (Twitter) Radio Silence
As Washington and the world continued to reel from the violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, the president honors three golfers with the nation's highest civilian award.
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President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas
The extension means hundreds of thousands of foreigners will continue to have to wait until at least the end of March before having another chance to attain coveted visas.
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There's A White House Clash Over Whether To Extend Freeze On Many Work Visas
In June, President Trump halted various temporary work visas, including H-1B, L-1 and certain J-1 visas. Advocates for an extension say it would tie the hands of President-elect Joe Biden.
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On Immigration, Activists' Demands May Exceed Biden Realities
Joe Biden has promised to reverse the Trump administration's most restrictive immigration policies. But he did not include immigration as one of his four core priorities.
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Lloyd Austin, Retired 4-Star General, To Be Picked As Defense Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary. If confirmed, Austin would be the first African American to head the Pentagon.
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Biden Expected To Nominate Gen. Lloyd Austin As Defense Secretary
Austin will bring to the Pentagon decades of military experience. He would be the first African American to lead the department.
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Biden Picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra For Top Health Post
The state official and former congressman would enter the job with a historic public health crisis raging. In his current role, Becerra has fought Trump efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
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Biden Names BlackRock's Brian Deese As His Top Economic Aide
Brian Deese led President Barack Obama's auto rescue and managed Obama's climate policy. But then Deese went to work for an investment giant so many progressives are opposed to his appointment.
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President Trump Seriously Considering 2024 Run As He Continues False 2020 Claims
Three sources in Trump's orbit tell NPR he is seriously considering running for a second term as president in 2024. Trump himself alluded to it at private party this week.
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Biden Names All-Female White House Communications Team; Will Tap Tanden For OMB
The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.