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Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people on Friday, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the actor Michelle Yeoh.
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Biden on campus protests: ‘Order must prevail'
President Joe Biden said Thursday peaceful protests are “the best tradition of how Americans respond to controversial issues” but stressed that the United States is not a lawless country.
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Biden administration postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
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Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration is delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
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New rules to protect airline passengers from ‘junk fees' and help get refunds: What to know
New rules set out by the White House helps customers receive their refund when a flight is delayed and even clarifying airport “junk” fees. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Biden says he's considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Assange
President Joe Biden says he’s considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long U.S. push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for publishing American classified documents.
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US will push China to change policy that threatens American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the Biden administration will push China to change an industrial policy that poses a threat to U.S. jobs.
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Biden in Manhattan: Midtown gridlock as Obama and Clinton join president for fundraiser
President Biden is in Manhattan for a campaign fundraiser with former presidents Obama and Clinton, along with a long list of celebrities. And all that comes with some very tight security in midtown, where streets are closed and traffic is being impacted. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Biden, Obama, Clinton in NYC: Street closures, traffic impacts and more to know
It’s expected to be a dramatic show of force from Democrats as they look to secure a second term in the White House for President Joe Biden — but expect that show to have major impacts to your commute in midtown Manhattan.
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Biden fundraising in NYC with Obama, Clinton
Tracie Strahan reports on the presidential visit to Radio City Music Hall.
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Biden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.
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GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs
While President Joe Biden and many Democratic-led states seek to require greater consideration of diversity, equity and inclusion, many Republican elected officials are seeking to eliminate such initiatives.
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Biden issues executive order cracking down on sales of Americans' personal data to China, Russia
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aiming to better protect Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
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Biden admin announces ‘historic' $366 million funding for renewable energy projects in rural areas
The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday.
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Emhoff to announce $1.7 billion in pledges to help Biden's goal of ending hunger by 2030
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is announcing $1.7 billion in commitments from more than 140 health systems, insurers and others to help President Joe Biden meet his goal of ending hunger by 2030.
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Biden administration looks to expand student loan forgiveness to those facing ‘hardship'
Several categories of borrowers are being targeted for relief under Biden’s second try at widespread cancellation after the Supreme Court rejected his first plan last year.
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White House to brief lawmakers on ‘serious national security threat' related to Russia
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, released an unusual statement Wednesday warning of a “serious national security threat” without providing additional details, pre-empting what the White House said was a planned briefing for congressional leaders.
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First lady questions whether special counsel referenced son's death to score political points
First lady Jill Biden says she doesn’t know what a special counsel was trying to achieve when he suggested President Joe Biden could not remember when his oldest son died.
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US rolls out visa restriction policy on people who abuse spyware to target journalists, activists
The Biden administration is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.
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Biden marks 15th anniversary of landmark Equal Pay Act with more steps to help federal workers
President Joe Biden is marking the 15th anniversary of a landmark pay equity law with new steps to tackle persistent gaps in pay for federal government employees and those who work for federal contractors.