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Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in the Senate on Thursday to cast her final vote.Scott Applewhite / AP The US Senate is living through intense.....»»
No completely free enterprise economies left
After four years of Donald Trump in the White House, candidate Joe Biden and his Democratic Party had a host to throw at the Republican Party: Bad economic policies, abuse of presidential power, destruction of America’s standing in the world, questionable behavior toward America’s enemies, ignorance of the workings of the U.S. governmental system, dishonesty, corruption, contempt toward the anti-climate-change movement and, in 2020, unwillingness to effectively deal with the health crisis......»»
Biden: Drop-mask ruling in 2 states is & lsquo;Neanderthal& rsquo;
President Joe Biden has slammed “Neanderthal” decisions by Texas and Mississippi to drop mask-wearing mandates, underscoring that the COVID-19 pandemic across the United States remains far from beaten......»»
US brings forward vaccine goal to May
Washington---The United States will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for its adult population by the end of May, President Joe Biden said Tuesday, while Brazil’s troubles deepened as it registered its highest 24-hour death toll......»»
Biden urges quick Senate action on huge stimulus package
President Joe Biden on Saturday welcomed the overnight passage by the US House of Representatives of an enormous, $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, saying it moves the country closer to full Covid-19 vaccination and economic recovery. .....»»
EU recalls envoy to Cuba over US sanctions comments
The European Union has recalled its ambassador in Havana after he signed an open letter calling on US President Joe Biden to lift sanctions against Cuba, a spokesman said on Saturday......»»
Biden revokes Trump’s immigration ban
On Feb. 24, 2021, President Biden revoked Trump’s immigration ban for immigrant visa applicants, which was scheduled to expire March 31, 2021......»»
Biden, Mexican leader to meet in 2nd summit
WASHINGTON—US President Joe Biden will attend his second “virtual” summit with a foreign leader early next week when he meets his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador......»»
The Senate stops approving Biden candidates because of their ethnicity
Washington- The Biden administration has fewer high-ranking government leaders than other presidents at this point in terms of their terms, a pace slowed by the.....»»
Lady Gaga offers $500,000 reward for two stolen dogs
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is offering a $500,000 reward for the return of her French bulldogs Koji and Gustav that were stolen in Hollywood, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, after reports that her dog walker was shot. Gaga, whose recent performances included singing the national anthem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration […] The post Lady Gaga offers $500,000 reward for two stolen dogs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roque leads Mariveles Covid facility opener
MARIVELES, Bataan — Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and local officials here led the inauguration of another new Quarantine Facility in barangay Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan on Thursday. Roque congratulated local officials led by Mayor Jocelyn P. Castañeda and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) headed by its district engineer Ulysses Llado for the successful […] The post Roque leads Mariveles Covid facility opener appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mother sues over US killing of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery
The mother of Ahmaud Arbery, an African American man shot dead while jogging, filed a lawsuit Tuesday on the anniversary of his killing as President Joe Biden pledged to help make the United States safer for people of color......»»
Biden, Trudeau renew strained US-Canadian ties
President Joe Biden declared Canada and the United States best friends Tuesday, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the friendship "extraordinary" in a virtual meeting turning the page on the turbulent Donald Trump era......»»
Biden, al-Kadhemi discuss embassy rocket strikes
US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi spoke about this week's rocket strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad, the White House said Tuesday, with both leaders saying those responsible should be "held fully to account.".....»»
Biden to mark 500,000 US COVID deaths, UK to ease lockdown
US President Joe Biden will lead a remembrance ceremony Monday to mark the dark milestone of 500,000 American Covid-19 deaths, but plans for easing the lockdown in Britain and a surge in vaccinations worldwide prompted growing optimism......»»
Filipinos in US warned against & lsquo;hate campaign& rsquo;
All Filipinos in the United States have been urged to exercise caution and vigilance after the US Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin on the so-called “heightened threat environment” in America following the January 21 inauguration of President Joe Biden......»»
Biden’s attorney general pick vows to prosecute Capitol attackers
US President Joe Biden’s attorney general nominee pledged Saturday to depoliticize the Justice Department and to vigorously prosecute the Donald Trump supporters who attacked the US Capitol. In testimony prepared for his confirmation hearing on Monday and Tuesday, federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland indicated he wants to remove the taint of political interference left […] The post Biden’s attorney general pick vows to prosecute Capitol attackers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Biden, Trudeau to meet, albeit virtually
Joe Biden will attend his first, albeit virtual, bilateral meeting as US president on Tuesday, with the honor going to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau......»»
Biden goes to US heartland for support on massive economic package
President Joe Biden is sidestepping a divided Congress and going straight to the nation Tuesday with a televised town hall in Wisconsin seeking support for his $1.9 trillion economic rescue package......»»
Stock market climbs; DITO and AC Energy lead advances
Stocks rallied Tuesday in step with the rest of Asia, fueled by the overarching theme of vaccine rollouts, slowing infections and the easing of lockdowns, as well as optimism President Joe Biden will soon be able to sign off on a vast US stimulus package......»»