White House press secretary announces teleconference Friday as part of ongoing dialogue. Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated on Thursday said President Biden will speak with Chinese President Xi…
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State Department Prepared for Possible Russian Chemical Weapon Use
Secretary Blinken posits chemical weapons use as more likely than nuclear. Secretary Blinken was asked in an interview on Tuesday how concerned President Biden’s administration is about the…
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Federal Reserve Appointee Withdraws from Nomination
Senator Manchin had publicly opposed her stance on energy. On Monday, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition to President Biden’s nominee to the Federal Reserve…
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Russia Sanctions U.S. Government Officials and Politicians
They intend to issue more, foreign ministry statement said. The Russian foreign ministry announced Tuesday it is imposing sanctions on more than a dozen Americans, including President Joe…
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President Orders Study of Cryptocurrency Risk
Wants consideration of creating a U.S. digital currency. President Biden signed an executive order last week instructing agencies across the federal government to study the possible risks presented…
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Foreign Policy Experts Write Open Letter to President’s Administration
Call for “limited no-fly zone” in Ukraine airspace. A group of foreign policy experts sent an open letter to President Biden’s administration, which called for a “limited no-fly…
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President Biden Revoking Russian Trade Status
Also banning imports of Russian goods. President Biden announced Friday that the U.S., European Union and G7 countries are moving to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” trade status…
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President Biden Conveys Support for Gender Equity
Promises to request $2.6 billion for global equality programs. President Biden released a statement on International Women’s Day, in which he promised to request $2.6 billion for foreign…
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Senate Votes to End COVID Emergency Declaration
Bill has slim chance of passing in the House. Legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic passed in the Senate by a 48 to…
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President Biden Bans Russian Energy
Says the U.S. will not subsidize “Putin’s war.” From the White House on Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is banning all oil, gas, and energy…
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