Page 10 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
US shifts over $100 mn in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon
In separate notices sent to Congress, the State Department said it was moving $95 million in military assistance intended for Egypt and $7.5 million for Israel toward supporting the Lebanese army
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President-elect Trump vows to undo new Biden ban on offshore drilling
Trump said Biden's effort part of a series of final actions in office by the Democrat's administration was undermining his plans for once he's in office
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Biden administration negotiating with Taliban to exchange detainees: Report
Biden's administration is seeking the return of three Americans seized in 2022 - Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi - in exchange for Muhammad Rahim al-Afghani
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Nuclear deal, space, defence: Key points from US NSA Sullivan's India trip
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited India from January 5-6 for his final overseas trip before leaving office
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Biden tells New Orleans mourners they are not alone; honours victims
Biden has made dozens of visits to sites of violence, natural disaster and other calamities during his four years in office
Biden 'doing everything possible' to make transition difficult: Trump
Trump, 78, is slated to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. He replaces Biden as the new occupant of the White House
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PM Modi appreciates letter from President Biden handed over by NSA Sullivan
During the meeting, PM Modi recalled his meetings with Biden, including during his visit to the US for Quad Leaders' Summit in September last year
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India-US ties have reached new heights in tech, defence, AI, says PM Modi
The iCET was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in May 2022 with an aim to forge greater collaboration between India and the US in areas of critical technologies
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US Steel, Nippon move court against Biden blocking $14.9 billion deal
Second lawsuit is against Cleveland-Cliffs, its CEO Lourenco Goncalves, and USW union President David McCall "for their illegal and coordinated actions" aimed at preventing the deal
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Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack, but it won't repeat: Biden
'We should be proud that our democracy withstood this assault' Biden wrote, 'and we should be glad we will not see such a shameful attack again this year'
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President Biden inks Social Security bill in rare public signing ceremony
Social Security Fairness Act will boost Social Security payments to more than 2.5 million retirees - some by as much as $550 a month- by changing formulas used to reduce benefits for certain beneficia
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Biden's move to block Nippon Steel takeover sparks uncertainty for workers
On Friday, Biden said he was stopping the Nippon takeover after federal regulators deadlocked on whether to approve it
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Why was George Soros awarded Medal of Freedom by Biden administration?
With around two weeks left in the Biden administration before Donald Trump takes office, the awards sparked controversy, particularly with recipients such as Hillary Clinton and George Soros
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Biden signs law to increase Social Security benefits for public employees
The Congressional Research Service estimated that in December 2023, there were 745,679 people, about 1 per cent of all Social Security beneficiaries
Biden honours Hillary, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former president Bill Clinton, several of his Cabinet members including Defense Secretary Loyd Austin along with several celebrities were present in the East Room of the White House
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Biden govt informs Congress of planned $8 bn weapons sale to Israel
The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles to help Israel defend against airborne threats, 155 mm projectile artillery shells for long-range targeting, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, and more
Biden to present Presidential Medal of Freedom to Clinton, Soros, Messi
The Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the Nation's highest civilian honour, would be presented to the awardees at a White House ceremony by Biden Saturday afternoon
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NSA Sullivan to visit India to finalise important initiatives: White House
From the views of the Biden administration, the US-Indian relationship has not only been one of the bright points and a real foreign policy prairie and area of legacy achievement for them
 "NSA Sullivan to visit India to finalise important initiatives: White House")
Biden to ban more offshore oil and gas drilling before Trump arrives
Biden is set within days to issue the executive order barring the sale of new drilling rights in portions of the country's outer continental shelf
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New Orleans attacker acted alone, had strong support for ISIS, says Biden
At least 14 people were killed and 35 others were injured after Jabbar drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street
