They are looking for more regulations on leasing and environmental issues. A number of bills have been introduced in Congress, led by, among others, Representative Katie Porter of…
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President Authorizes Bombing of Syria
Hoping response acts as a deterrent. On Thursday, President Biden authorized a strike on Iranian forces in Syria, targeting buildings along the Syrian border with Iraq. The Iranian-backed…
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President Assesses Texas Storm Damage
“You’re saving peoples’ lives,” he told emergency personnel. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden flew to Houston Friday as part of the president’s assessment of the…
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Senate Confirms Granholm as Energy Secretary
She will have a key role in the climate agenda. In a bipartisan 64-35 vote, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee for Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm. She said…
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President Asked to Share Nuclear Codes Responsibility
Lawmakers proposed several alternatives to protocol. Representatives Ted Lieu and Jimmy Panetta, both of California, along with 30 other colleagues in the House, asked in a letter that…
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Child Migrant Facility Reopened at the Border
White House cites COVID-19 as the primary reason for reopening. This week, the administration announced that they reopened the migrant holding facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The facility…
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House Panel Investigates Mail Delays
Postmaster general answers questions before Oversight Committee. On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee interviewed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the ongoing issues with the USPS related to mail…
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President’s Administration to Distribute 25 Million Masks
Masks will arrive in low-income communities that lack strong health infrastructure. On Wednesday, the White House announced that the president’s administration would be distributing 25 million masks to…
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U.S. and Israel Reconvene Iran Strategy Group
First round of talks expected in the near future. President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have sharply different views of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, from…
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President Holds COVID-19 Memorial
Calls on Americans “Not to become numb” to fatalities. On Monday, President Biden and Vice President Harris addressed the nation to grieve for the 500,000 people who have…
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