White House works to Trump-proof Biden’s legacy ahead of tight election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

White House works to Trump-proof Biden’s legacy ahead of tight election

CNN  

CNN — On the day President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection, he convened his senior team at the White House, asking for a plan to “run through the tape” in his final six months in office, implementing key laws and cementing foreign policy, chief of staff Jeff Zients told political appointees on a call this summer. Here’s how the Biden White House is working to protect some of his key accomplishments from a potential second Trump administration: Legislative wins The cornerstone of Biden’s legacy – and its most durable feature – is a series of sweeping legislative wins designed to pour funding into rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, expanding clean technology capacity and bolstering domestic manufacturing in critical areas like chip production. Biden has directed the Department of Defense to allocate all remaining funding “by the end of my term in office.” Democrats in Congress have shared the administration’s concerns that any of the billions in aid to Ukraine that have already passed could be slow walked or blocked if it isn’t entirely transferred to Ukraine by the time Trump is sworn in. But administration officials and outside clean energy experts feel more confident that Republicans will leave some of the biggest tax credits in Biden’s climate law alone – because Republican districts are benefitting from them.

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President-elect Trump planning to reverse most Biden-era EV policies believing climate change is a 'hoax'
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6 days, 13 hours ago

President-elect Trump planning to reverse most Biden-era EV policies believing climate change is a 'hoax'

Firstpost  

The Biden administration’s ambitious EV support, like the $7,500 tax credit for buyers and billions allocated for building charging networks, is also on Trump’s chopping block. In its place, the incoming administration plans to redirect funds towards boosting US production of batteries Earlier this year, Trump reportedly assured oil executives that he would overturn Biden’s environmental policies in exchange for …

The Trump and Biden teams insist they’re working hand in glove on foreign crises
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1 week, 5 days ago

The Trump and Biden teams insist they’re working hand in glove on foreign crises

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy record. But amid the hectoring of Biden, Trump team officials acknowledge that the Biden White House has worked diligently to keep Trump’s circle apprised and help ensure there is a smooth handoff on national security matters. “We are one team with the United States in this transition.” While …

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump’s return
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1 week, 5 days ago

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump’s return

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House that could serve as a road map for the incoming administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the White House said Wednesday. It was shaped to be a document that could …

Trump team agrees to work with Biden team on world crises
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump team agrees to work with Biden team on world crises

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. But a funny thing happened on Trump’s way back to the White House: The Trump national security team has come to understand that it has no choice but to work with the Biden team as conflicts in Gaza, Syria …

Joe Biden rushes to 'Trump-proof' one of his legacy achievements: report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Biden rushes to 'Trump-proof' one of his legacy achievements: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's inauguration is approaching, and outgoing President Joe Biden is at work trying to protect some of his flagship policies that have been passed in the last four years. Under the new Trump administration, the Loan Programs Office "could stop making loans from the program." Biden's officials are trying to ensure billions of dollars are being handed out as …

'Costly': Economic expert warns $1 trillion at stake if Trump kills Biden's programs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Costly': Economic expert warns $1 trillion at stake if Trump kills Biden's programs

Raw Story  

A key economic expert laid bare the potentially devastating consequences to the U.S. economy if Donald Trump tries to unwind President Joe Biden's legislative accomplishments when he takes office. "The White House announced today that the infrastructure bills passed during the Biden administration have spurred over $1 trillion in private sector investments," posted Steven Rattner, an MSNBC economic analyst and …

'Lasting impact': How Biden is preventing Trump from undoing his legacy in final weeks
1 month ago

'Lasting impact': How Biden is preventing Trump from undoing his legacy in final weeks

Raw Story  

Even though President Joe Biden has pledged to peacefully handing the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th, he's still aiming to make sure his successor won't be able to easily undo his signature legislative accomplishments. "The CHIPS team has announced preliminary agreements with two dozen companies for CHIPS awards, and over the next two months, plans …

Biden’s White House stares down a Trump takeover
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden’s White House stares down a Trump takeover

Politico  

The final flurry of work has provided a renewed sense of purpose within a White House unmoored by Donald Trump’s pending return to power, according to interviews with more than a half-dozen administration officials and outside advisers. “The bottom line,” said Ivo Daalder, a foreign policy expert close to senior Biden officials, “is there just isn’t anything Biden can do …

Can Biden decide how Trump governs on his return to White House? Democrats want him to
1 month, 1 week ago

Can Biden decide how Trump governs on his return to White House? Democrats want him to

Firstpost  

From judicial appointments to funding for projects to amending contracts so that employees have greater protection against Trump’s policies– Democrats want Biden to give it his all to limit the damage Trump can do Joe Biden salutes while boarding Air Force One as he departs for Wilmington, on November 11, and Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Duluth, Georgia, …

Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump

Hindustan Times  

Washington: President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump that defending Ukraine was in American national security interest because a strong and stable Europe that could stand up to aggressors was essential to ensuring that the US didn’t get dragged back into wars on the European continent, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. In a two-hour long meeting on Wednesday …

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power

Firstpost  

President Biden and President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, pledging a smooth transition of power as Trump prepares to retake the White House in January President Joe Biden on Wednesday met President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval office and told him that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding he will “make sure” his …

COP29: Biden Climate Advisor on IRA’s Future Under Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

COP29: Biden Climate Advisor on IRA’s Future Under Trump

Bloomberg  

00:00 Welcome to McQueen and welcome back to the Zero podcast. I know that there is a lot of money from the Inflation Reduction Act that's going to go to Republican states that might stick around. And, you know, I believe and I think this is manifest in the politics in Washington, that we have grown the political consensus around …

Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All that’s left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. He will deliver.” Natalie Quillian, a deputy chief of staff for Biden’s White House, said that the administration’s programs are already starting to make a positive difference for the economy. “Over the coming months, we will continue to run through …

Biden laid groundwork for new factories and infrastructure, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden laid groundwork for new factories and infrastructure, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

LA Times  

All that’s left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. The unemployment rate is low, inflation is easing and President Biden’s administration has teed up a ready-made list of infrastructure projects that could go from theoretical to reality over the next several years. Trump said in September that he would “rescind all …

Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: All that's left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. The unemployment rate is low, inflation is easing and President Joe Biden's administration has teed-up a ready-made list of infrastructure projects that could go from theoretical to reality over the next several years. But Biden aides privately told The Associated Press …

White House races to dole out funding from key legislation before Trump takes office
1 month, 1 week ago

White House races to dole out funding from key legislation before Trump takes office

CNN  

CNN — The White House is racing to dole out remaining funds appropriated from key legislation President Joe Biden signed before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 10 weeks. White House deputy chief of staff Natalie Quillian, who has focused on the implementation of Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, said teams across the administration are spending the next 10 weeks …

Climate action, aid for Ukraine: Why the last days of the Biden presidency matter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Climate action, aid for Ukraine: Why the last days of the Biden presidency matter

Firstpost  

In his final days, US President Joe Biden is racing to protect his administration’s achievements from potential reversals under President-elect Donald Trump. From expanding climate initiatives and accelerating immigration reform to reinforcing support for Ukraine and securing judicial appointments, Biden aims to ‘make every day count’ US President Joe Biden walks to deliver remarks on the 2024 election results and …

Joe Biden to address Americans as Trump returns to White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden to address Americans as Trump returns to White House

India Today  

US President Joe Biden will make a painful address to the nation Thursday, vowing a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump after his political nemesis scored a crushing election win over Kamala Harris. In what promises to be an agonising moment for Biden, he will speak in the Rose Garden of the White House at 11am to "discuss the …

Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine. United States President Joe Biden plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before he leaves office in January, reports say, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump, …

Biden pushes through anti-Trump plans as he vows to make last days in office count
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden pushes through anti-Trump plans as he vows to make last days in office count

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has said he will make “every day count” before he leaves the White House next year as he moved to limit oil drilling in Alaska. In a speech from the White House rose garden, addressing Donald Trump’s historic election win, the US president suggested he would continue working on his domestic agenda until he leaves office on Jan …

Biden administration pushes $9 billion in Ukraine aid before Trump takes office
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden administration pushes $9 billion in Ukraine aid before Trump takes office

India Today  

The White House plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, sources said on Wednesday, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration. Trump has been critical of Biden's assistance for Ukraine, fuelling concern about the future of support for President Volodomyr …

Biden climate chief says there isn’t much spending GOP can claw back from IRA
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden climate chief says there isn’t much spending GOP can claw back from IRA

Politico  

“And frankly, I think there’s going to be real momentum,” he added. Zaidi’s comments come as Trump, the GOP nominee, has blasted the law as a “green new scam” and promised to claw back unspent funding from the IRA if he wins the presidency. “That’s why they are trying to spend it so quickly.” But she added, in her home …

President Biden to deliver a ‘decisive’ speech on climate
3 months ago

President Biden to deliver a ‘decisive’ speech on climate

The Independent  

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As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities
6 months, 4 weeks ago

As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As he tries to secure his legacy, President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment and other topics, including a landmark regulation that would force coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. With the clock ticking toward Election Day, Biden’s administration has issued or proposed rules on a wide …

Trump turns to oil industry for $1bn towards campaign as they draft executive orders for him to sign
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump turns to oil industry for $1bn towards campaign as they draft executive orders for him to sign

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump solicited a $1bn donation from oil executives during a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago …

‘Undisguised corruption’: critics slam Trump for ‘selling the White House’ to Big Oil
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Undisguised corruption’: critics slam Trump for ‘selling the White House’ to Big Oil

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is promising CEOs of oil and gas conglomerates he will dismantle the climate protections President Joe Biden has installed, and he will green light their policy wishlists including gutting support for electric vehicles if they donate $1 billion for his presidential campaign, according to reporting from Politico and The Washington Post. "You all are wealthy enough, he said, …

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
9 months, 1 week ago

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The race for the White House isn’t the only one with big stakes for climate policy. Robinson thinks President Joe Biden’s push to abolish fossil fuels is a failure, he blames Democrats for “crippling utility bills” and he supports nuclear power as clean energy, his campaign said. “Let’s work together to look at every reasonable option without …

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. The top four leaders include House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader …

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted comments about NATO by his likely 2024 election opponent Donald Trump, calling them "dangerous" and "un-American" and saying they raised the stakes for the U.S. Congress to approve new funding to support Ukraine. Biden said Trump's comment made it more urgent that congress pass his long-stalled funding request to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. …

Trump threatens to 'encourage' attack of NATO members behind on payments
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump threatens to 'encourage' attack of NATO members behind on payments

The Hindu  

White House hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance he has long expressed scepticism about. Mr. Trump's remark comes after Senate Republicans on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan bill that would have included sorely needed new funding for …

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate change
10 months, 3 weeks ago

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate change

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — White House senior adviser John Podesta will add international climate policy to his job responsibilities, replacing special climate envoy John Kerry as the top U.S. official on international climate issues, the White House said Wednesday. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate arrives to attend the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. …

DC Edit | Iowa boost for Trump’s WH bid
11 months ago

DC Edit | Iowa boost for Trump’s WH bid

Deccan Chronicle  

Former US President Donald Trump is, not surprisingly, the frontrunner for the Republican Party’s nomination for the US presidential election of November 2024 to challenge the White House occupant, Mr Joe Biden. A little over 50 per cent of the Iowa caucus vote was for Trump, setting him on his way to the nomination though his ineligibility to be on …

Ex-Trump White House aide reveals he would back Biden in a 2020 rematch
11 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Trump White House aide reveals he would back Biden in a 2020 rematch

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anthony Scaramucci, Trump’s former White House communications director, admitted he …

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate
1 year ago

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership. “What are the Japanese, the Koreans going to think?” “The future of global American leadership,” he added, “is being killed right now in Congress.” Standing …

Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House
1 year ago

Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House

NPR  

Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump and his allies are preparing for an aggressive expansion of his powers should he take back the White House. Breaking through bureaucracy During their last go in the White House, …

White House says US funding for Ukraine set to run out by end of the year
1 year ago

White House says US funding for Ukraine set to run out by end of the year

Firstpost  

The director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young conveyed in a letter to the House Speaker that time was rapidly running out to support Ukraine’s resistance against the Russian invasion The White House budget chief issued a warning to the US Congress on Monday, emphasising the critical need for fresh funds for Ukraine by the end of …

Trump team already has 1,000-page manifesto outlining what to do if he wins White House: report
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump team already has 1,000-page manifesto outlining what to do if he wins White House: report

Raw Story  

If former President Donald Trump retakes the White House in 2024, he will already have a policy team ready to go with extensive plans for remaking the federal government in his image. That's because the far-right Heritage Foundation has already recruited a number of former Trump administration staffers to lay out a blueprint for the next Republican administration, reported Bloomberg …

Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump

Associated Press  

TUSAYAN, Ariz. — President Joe Biden set out Monday on a Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans’ benefits as he seeks to draw an implicit contrast between his administration’s accomplishments and former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Biden’s first stop will be the Grand Canyon area, where on Tuesday he will announce a …

Biden admin celebrates new bridges as campaign season nears
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden admin celebrates new bridges as campaign season nears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges across the country, closing out a three-week tour to highlight the benefits of infrastructure investments in local communities. During the administration’s “Investing in America” tour, Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials held more than 50 events across 25 …

Biden pushes econ policy as Trump indictment gets attention
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden pushes econ policy as Trump indictment gets attention

Associated Press  

FRIDLEY, Minn. — President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on Monday to talk about factory jobs and contrast his agenda with “the last guy who had this job.” The “last guy,” as Biden calls Donald Trump, was simultaneously touching down in New York to become the first former president to be arrested. The Biden White House, which has shied …

Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control of the House in January — a move that serves as a prelude to bigger battles with GOP lawmakers on government spending and the nation’s debt limit. In a video …

Biden’s $369bn green plan was hailed as a triumph – but does it live up to the hype?
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden’s $369bn green plan was hailed as a triumph – but does it live up to the hype?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This bill is the biggest step forward on climate ever and it’s going to allow us to boldly take …

Biden’s bullish 2024 talk does little to tamp down chatter
2 years ago

Biden’s bullish 2024 talk does little to tamp down chatter

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden toasted a reelection campaign with his French counterpart. Same goes for Sharpton, who reportedly told aides that Biden said of another run that he was going to “do it again” while the pair posed for a picture in the White House’s Roosevelt Room in August. I don’t know why he wouldn’t.” Still, Sharpton also said …

Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running

NPR  

Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images President Biden is switching up his climate team at the White House. Zaidi brings state experience to the table Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty …

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday brought back John Podesta, a behind-the-scenes veteran at getting things done on climate in past Democratic administrations, to put into place an ambitious U.S. climate program newly revived by $375 billion from Congress. A former Environmental Protection Agency chief, McCarthy had led Biden’s domestic climate program during Democrats’ two years of struggle — …

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

The Independent  

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Unfinished business: Biden sharpens his attacks on Trumpism
2 years, 3 months ago

Unfinished business: Biden sharpens his attacks on Trumpism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has some unfinished business he’s aiming to settle with the restive forces of Trumpism. “It’s not just Trump, it’s the entire philosophy that underpins the — I’m going to say something, it’s like semi-fascism.” In his Thursday address, White House officials said, Biden will hark back to …

How US president Joe Biden learnt from his mistakes and scored a win on climate plan
2 years, 4 months ago

How US president Joe Biden learnt from his mistakes and scored a win on climate plan

Firstpost  

Many pieces of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda have been thrown overboard, but his proposals on climate change remain largely intact Washington: Over the last year, President Joe Biden watched pieces of his domestic agenda get thrown overboard in an effort to keep it afloat. In a statement to The Associated Press, Biden said the legislation will help fulfil his …

Biden’s optimism collides with mounting political challenges
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden’s optimism collides with mounting political challenges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are going to hold onto the House after November’s midterm elections. The seeming disconnect between Biden’s view and the political reality has some in the party worried the White House has not fully grasped just how bad this election year may be for Democrats. “We are treating it with that sense of urgency.” The president’s political message …

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