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Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified
President Joe Biden announced Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the U.S. Constitution, making a symbolic statement that’s unlikely to alter a decades-long push for gender equality.
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Biden sets record for most pardons and commutations with new round of clemency for nonviolent drug offenders
President Joe Biden said Friday he is commuting the sentences of more than 2,000 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, cementing his legacy as the president who has issued the most individual pardons and commutations in U.S. history.
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In farewell speech, Biden warns an ‘oligarchy' in America is threatening democracy
The president also called for a new constitutional amendment to ensure presidents are not above the law, an apparent reference to President-elect Donald Trump.
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Trump, Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal. Read their messages here
Both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are claiming credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal being reached. Here’s what they said.
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Biden starts process to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
The White House announced that the determination is part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
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Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island. Senior U.S. administration officials, who previewed the announcement on the condition of anonymity, said ”many dozens” of political prisoners and...
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WATCH: Biden's full eulogy at Jimmy Carter's funeral
President Joe Biden spoke at Jimmy Carter’s funeral service on Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
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Biden becomes great-grandfather after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth
President Joe Biden has a new title: great-grandfather. Granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth to a baby boy Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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Bidens welcome first great-grandchild
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden became great-grandparents on Wednesday after their oldest grandchild, Naomi, gave birth.
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‘Never seen anything like this': California officials brief Biden
President Joe Biden met with leaders of local emergency management services on Wednesday about the wildfires raging through Southern California.
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Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
Two prisoners who are among the 37 federal inmates whose death sentences were commuted last month by President Joe Biden have taken an unusual stance.
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Biden tells New Orleans mourners they're not alone as he honors victims of attack
President Joe Biden told mourners in New Orleans that they are not alone as he paid tribute to victims of the deadly New Year’s attack.
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Biden to deliver two major speeches in his final days in office
President Joe Biden plans to deliver two major speeches before leaving office as part of an effort to outline what he sees as key parts of his legacy from more than 50 years in public service, according to two people familiar with the plans.
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Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including a 30-day period for current or former presidents to cover flags at federal government buildings and their grounds.
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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Lionel Messi, Hillary Clinton and 17 others
President Joe Biden awarded the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people at the White House on Saturday.
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Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security
His decision comes after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal last month, and sent a long-awaited report on the merger to Biden.
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Biden to visit New Orleans following deadly New Year's rampage on Bourbon Street
President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.
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Biden rejects Nippon Steel's proposed deal to acquire US Steel
President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.
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Biden briefed on New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks
President Joe Biden had a meeting to discuss the latest on the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks.
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Biden honors 20 with 2nd highest civilian award, including leaders of the Jan. 6 committee
President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.