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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
 "Blinken will make case for post-war reconstruction, governance of Gaza")
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
 "Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in US")
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
 "Israel refuses to return Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's body in hostage deal")
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
 "Ceasefire in Gaza? What to know about Israel and Hamas hostage talks")
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
 "US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to extend TikTok January 19 ban deadline")
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
 "President Biden names nuclear-powered aircraft carriers after Clinton, Bush")
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
 "Biden says he's leaving Trump with 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts")
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
 "Trump flies US flag at full height amid Jimmy Carter's mourning period")
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
 "Trump's 2020 election case: Judge clears way for special counsel's report")
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
 "US extends deadline on Nippon's bid for US Steel, keeping deal hopes alive")
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
 "Biden believes he was 'steady hand' world needed after Trump's Presidency")
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
 "Los Angeles wildfires rage as dry winds likely to return this week")
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
 "Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet")
Biden, Netanyahu discuss efforts to reach Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Talks mediated over the past year by the US, Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled at moments when they seemed close to a deal
 "Biden, Netanyahu discuss efforts to reach Israel-Hamas war ceasefire")
Widening net: New US sanctions to affect supply of Russian energy
Two large producers and exporters have been brought into the sanctions net: Surgutneftegas and Gazprom Neft
 "Widening net: New US sanctions to affect supply of Russian energy")
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns after submitting his Trump report: DOJ
The resignation, 10 days before Trump is inaugurated, follows the conclusion of two unsuccessful criminal prosecutions against Trump that were withdrawn following Trump's White House win in November
 "Special counsel Jack Smith resigns after submitting his Trump report: DOJ")
US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden
Tanden has been serving as director of the United States Domestic Policy Council since 2023
 "US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden")
FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray
Wray announced his intent to resign ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, roughly three years short of the 10-year tenure given to FBI directors
 "FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray")
Zuckerberg reveals US govt made Facebook censor content on Covid vaccine
Referring to the investigation and committee set up to look into the government censorship, Mark Zuckerberg said, 'We produced all these documents and it's all in the public domain'
 "Zuckerberg reveals US govt made Facebook censor content on Covid vaccine")
US Prez Biden to deliver farewell address on January 15 from Oval Office
US President Biden will reflect on his decades of public service, presidential achievements, and vision for America's future during his farewell address on January 15
 "US Prez Biden to deliver farewell address on January 15 from Oval Office")
