With 16 days left in a political career that spanned a half-century, President Biden is expected on Saturday to confer one of the nation’s highest honors on core members of …
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Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHonduras’s president threatened to push the U.S. military out of a base it built decades ago in the Central American country should President-elect Donald J. Trump carry out mass deportations …
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Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden on Friday recognized five Nashville police officers and seven U.S. Army veterans with national medals honoring their acts of bravery. The police officers, who responded to a deadly …
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Before the new Congress can do anything — including certifying Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election — the House will need to elect its speaker. …
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Trump Transition Live Updates: Speaker Johnson Faces Crucial Vote
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJohn Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic majority leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future …
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Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.
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Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
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FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers like utilities came to an end on Thursday.
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Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.
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Investigators Search for Links Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Blast
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe two episodes have superficial similarities, including that both suspects used the same car rental app.