Page 8 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
Border crossings in December trend low as Biden administration wraps up
In December, Customs and Border Protection reported 47,300 illegal border crossings -- a slight elevation from November, when it reported 46,612, approaching the lowest level since July 2020
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Biden announces 2 new monuments in California after wildfires destroy plans
Biden made the designations at an event at the White House, a week after -- and on the other side of the country from -- how he'd originally planned to do so
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Prez Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
The US would also ease some economic pressure on Cuba, as well as a 2017 memorandum issued by then-president Donald Trump toughening US posture toward Cuba
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Biden announces steps to protect vehicle supply chains from China, Russia
Connected vehicles consist of many connected components and systems - such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and satellite connectivity
Biden packing up to leave White House. What about any classified documents?
Biden formed the presidential records task force early in 2024, in order to study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing administration
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Biden administration imposes new China curbs with AI order, smart car ban
The executive order on data centers would "accelerate the speed at which we build the next generation of AI infrastructure here in America, in a way that enhances economic competitiveness
News updates: Congress releases the third list of 16 candidates for Delhi Elections 2025
Latest news updates: Catch all the major news updates from around the world
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Blinken will make case for post-war reconstruction, governance of Gaza
The official said the Gaza plan is just one part of the speech, which will also cover other areas of the administration's Middle East policy, including Iran and potential normalisation of ties
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Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in US
The executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development at government sites, while imposing requirements and safeguards on the developers
Israel refuses to return Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's body in hostage deal
Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar was considered one of the most influential leaders in Hamas with reports suggesting that he was the mastermind behind the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023
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Ceasefire in Gaza? What to know about Israel and Hamas hostage talks
The Biden and incoming Trump administrations are collaborating to secure a ceasefire agreement before January 20, focusing on hostages, troop withdrawals, and peace talks
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US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to extend TikTok January 19 ban deadline
Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days if he certifies ByteDance is making substantial progress toward a divestiture
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President Biden names nuclear-powered aircraft carriers after Clinton, Bush
Clinton, a Democrat, was the 42nd US president, holding office between 1993 and 2001. He was succeeded by Bush, a Republican, who held office from 2001 to 2009
Biden says he's leaving Trump with 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts
Biden trumpeted his administration's work on expanding NATO, rallying allies to provide Ukraine with military aid to fight Russia and bolstering American chip manufacturing
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Trump flies US flag at full height amid Jimmy Carter's mourning period
Flags are supposed to fly at half-staff through the end of January out of respect for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29
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Trump's 2020 election case: Judge clears way for special counsel's report
Cannon, who was nominated to the bench by Trump, had earlier temporarily blocked the department from releasing the entire report on Smith's investigations into Trump that led to two criminal cases
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US extends deadline on Nippon's bid for US Steel, keeping deal hopes alive
Even after the election, Trump wrote on social media in December that he is totally against US Steel being bought by a foreign company and said he would block the deal as president
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Biden believes he was 'steady hand' world needed after Trump's Presidency
As Biden prepares to leave office, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage
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Los Angeles wildfires rage as dry winds likely to return this week
High winds will limit opportunities for firefighters to make progress against the fast-moving Palisades and Eaton fires, which have left at least 16 people dead and consumed more than 12,000 buildings
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Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet
Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration
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