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Russia Slams ‘Hostile' New U.S. Sanctions and Vows to Retaliate
Moscow rejected new sanctions imposed on it by the U.S. late Tuesday, describing the restrictions led by President Joe Biden’s administration as “hostile.”
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COVID Relief Bill Won't Extend Eviction Ban Set to Expire This Month. Millions of Americans Could Be at Risk of Losing Their Homes
In the latest coronavirus stimulus package making its way through Congress, there’s no extension of the national ban on evictions that is set to expire this month, meaning millions of Americans could be at risk of losing their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic still rages.
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Neera Tanden Withdraws From Nomination as Biden Budget Chief
President Joe Biden withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden as his budget chief at her request after it appeared she had no way to win Senate confirmation.
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Biden SEC Pick Gensler Grilled Over Bitcoin, GameStop Mania and Board Diversity
Gary Gensler, Biden’s pick to lead the SEC, said he would tackle cryptocurrency regulation, the “gamification” of trading and board diversity.
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US Sanctions Russian Officials Over Nerve-Agent Attack
The Biden administration has announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Administration officials said Tuesday’s sanctions were the first of several steps planned in response to what they said were “destabilizing” actions by the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Neera Tanden, Biden's Pick for Budget Chief, Withdraws From Nomination Process
President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget withdrew in the face of opposition from several key senators.
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Crypto Hedge Funds See Big Returns as Bitcoin Boom Gains Steam: CNBC After Hours
CNBC.com’s Pippa Stevens brings you the day’s top business news headlines.
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Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Wields Podcast in Fight Against Ex-President
Michael Cohen loyally served former President Trump for years as a lawyer and fixer. He now is helping Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s criminal probe of Trump.
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White House Moves Up Vaccine Supply Timeline, Says U.S. Will Have Enough for Every Adult by End of May
Biden’s announcement came as the White House works to increase production of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid vaccine.
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Democrats Aim to Send $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill to Biden by the End of Next Week
Democrats aim to pass the $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan and get it to President Biden’s desk before unemployment benefits expire March 14.
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Jeff Bezos Would Pay Over $5 Billion a Year Under Warren's Wealth Tax
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the tax is even more urgent during the Covid crisis, as the pandemic has exposed and accelerated America’s wealth gap.
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Supreme Court to Consider Scope of Voting Rights Protections for Minorities as GOP Pushes to Tighten Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court will revisit the Voting Rights Act on Tuesday in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee.
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These Senators Are Calling for Continued Financial Relief Through the Economic Recovery for American Families
As Congress works on getting new coronavirus relief to Americans, one group of senators is calling for continued financial relief through the economic recovery.
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Vernon Jordan, Executive and Civil Rights Activist Who Advised Bill Clinton, Dies at Age 85
Jordan’s political experience and knack for communication led him to forge powerful relationships in Washington, most notably with former President Clinton.
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11 Senate Democrats Push Biden to Include Recurring Checks, Jobless Aid in Next Big Bill
A group of Democrats want sustained direct stimulus checks and unemployment support tied to economic conditions in President Biden’s recovery plan.
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Cuomo Backers Pause and Reevaluate Fundraising as He Faces Sexual Harassment Probe
Andrew Cuomo’s donors are looking to pause and reevaluate their fundraising for the New York governor amid sexual harassment allegations against him.
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How Covid-19 Caused a Global Shortage of Semiconductors and Computer Chips
It’s not an overstatement to say that semiconductors power the modern world. They’re not only a key component of nearly every electronic device we buy and use, they also power the factories that make the electronic devices we buy and use. And now, there aren’t enough of them being made. To find a long-term fix, President Joe Biden just...
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Biden Needs Saudi Support, and That Could Make It Tough to Pressure Riyadh on Human Rights: Atlantic Council CEO
Biden previously said he would make Riyadh a “pariah,” but realizes Saudi Arabia’s support is important for the U.S., said Frederick Kempe of the Atlantic Council.
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Former U.S. Ambassador Doesn't See Iran Nuclear Deal Happening This Year as Escalations Mount
Iran’s leadership has already rejected the Biden administration’s invitation to begin talks.
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Biden's Team Says It Will Use ‘All Available Tools' to Fight China's Unfair Trade Practices
The Biden administration released a report outlining its trade agenda, including how it will address challenges posed by China.