Requests Congress extend funding to cover health care programs. The White House has called on Congress to continue funding measures for the federal COVID-19 response. Because the funding…
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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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U.S. Cautions China Not to Help Russia
Russia says they have not asked for help. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that China will face negative consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions…
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Student Loan Payment Freeze Could Be Extended Again
Education Department delays payment resumption announcements. The Department of Education has instructed student loan companies to delay sending notices about student loan payments resuming in May. The student…
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$1 Billion to Reduce Bus Emissions Promoted by VP
The transportation sector has reached a turning point, she said. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a series of new emissions-cutting measures alongside Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the…
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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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White House Reveals Next Phase of COVID-19 Plan
Less masks, more vaccine development. After President Biden’s State of the Union address, the White House released a 96-page plan outlining the next steps they will be taking…
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U.S. and Allies Release 60 Million Oil Barrels from Reserves
Covers deficiencies from cutting off the Russian oil trade. The White House and the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Tuesday that they would be dipping into global…
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Federal Gas Tax Suspension Under Consideration
Crude oil prices are at a seven-year high. In an effort to ameliorate rising prices, the White House and some congressional leaders are weighing a pause on federal…
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First Lady Confirms No Free Community College
Part of compromise in Build Back Better negotiations. First Lady Jill Biden confirmed on Monday that free community college was officially off the table in Build Back Better…
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