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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on …

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Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is working to surge deliveries of weapons to Ukraine in its final days in office in a concerted effort to put Kyiv on a strong footing going into 2025, according to a senior administration official. The senior administration official told CNN that the administration is pouring resources into getting previously announced weapons for Ukraine into …

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Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is working to surge deliveries of weapons to Ukraine in its final days in office in a concerted effort to put Kyiv on a strong footing going into 2025, according to a senior administration official. The senior administration official told CNN that the administration is pouring resources into getting previously announced weapons for Ukraine into …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: The Biden Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones at an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion. The proposed sale will improve India's capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a notification to …

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3 weeks ago

Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE to scrutinise $6.6bn loan to Tesla rival Rivian by Biden admin

Firstpost

Ramaswamy criticised Biden’s justification for Rivian’s loan, which emphasised the creation of 7,500 jobs, as exorbitantly expensive. He argued that the cost per job was excessive and hinted that the loan may serve political purposes, particularly in weakening Musk’s Tesla The timing of the loan has drawn suspicion, as critics suggest it was pushed through before Trump’s administration takes office. …

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1 month ago

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar' Tom Homan blasts Biden admin. over Laken Riley's murder, ‘Blood on their hands’

Hindustan Times

Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s incoming ‘border czar,’ has said the Joe Biden administration “has blood on their hands” for the murder of Laken Riley. Trump’s incoming ‘border czar' Tom Homan blasts Biden admin. over Laken Riley's murder ‘This administration has blood on their hands’ Homan, former acting immigration and customs enforcement director, criticised Biden as Ibarra’s trial is set to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden admin makes final oil purchase for depleted Strategic Reserve as emergency funds are used up

Firstpost

The Biden administration has bought back 59 million barrels after the 2022 sale at an average price of less than $76 a barrel, far lower than the $95 a barrel it sold oil in 2022. The Department of Energy said it had bought 2.4 million barrels of oil for the reserve for delivery from April through May to the SPR’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Prince Harry's confidential immigration docs shielded by Biden admin could be released post-Trump election win: Report

Hindustan Times

In a major victory ruling favouring Prince Harry amid his ongoing legal battle, US District Judge Carl Nichols said that his visa documents would not be made public. Donald Trump's second term could undo a previous ruling establishing Prince Harry's visa documents would not be made public under the Biden administration. Nile Gardiner, Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans Share Misinformation On Biden Migrant Parole Program

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING While most of the debate over immigration focuses on the U.S.-Mexico border, one of President Joe Biden’s most effective policies so far has occurred elsewhere ― at airports. The White House announced the policy as part of a package explicitly meant to “increase security at the border and reduce the number of individuals crossing unlawfully between ports …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Disgusting’: WH official sparks outrage after saying US soldiers died 'fighting' for Biden admin

Hindustan Times

After three US soldiers were killed in suicide drone strike near the Syrian border, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated they died while "fighting for the Biden administration" and not America, stirring anger and drawing criticism over her statement. Calling the White House official “most incompetent in history”, Cardillo said: “I can't believe Karine Jean-Pierre is still WH Spox.” …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Biden Admin Will Start Canceling Student Loans For Some Borrowers In February

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers starting in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking effect nearly six months ahead of schedule. Loan cancellation was originally set to begin in July under the new SAVE repayment plan, but it’s being accelerated to provide faster relief to borrowers, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Why Biden admin doesn't want America to see the light of day

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The Joe Biden-led White House has thought of a unique way to fight climate change….by blocking sunlight. The administration is looking into methods like “stratospheric aerosol injection” or SAI), “marine cloud brightening” and “cirrus cloud thinning” According to recent research published on the official White House website, the Biden administration is receptive to exploring methods of obstructing sunlight as a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Biden admin to send 1,500 troops to southern border for support roles ahead of expected migrant surge

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is making plans to send an additional 1,500 active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border in anticipation of an influx of migrants when the Title 42 public health authority expires next week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN. These 1,500 military personnel will fill critical capability gaps, such as ground-based detection and monitoring, data entry, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Biden admin seeks to halt ruling suspending sale of abortion pill

Al Jazeera

The abortion pill mifepristone accounts for more than half of all abortions in the US and is considered safe to use. The US Department of Justice filed the motion in an appeals court on Monday, stating that last Friday’s ruling by conservative Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk would undermine the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to determine the safety of …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Biden admin to ask high court to take up student debt plan

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a Thursday legal filing warning that Americans will face financial strain if the plan remains stalled in court when loan payments are scheduled to restart in January. “This could result in one of the harms that the one-time student …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Biden admin relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is moving …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Biden admin has been in touch with Russia in recent days as part of efforts to secure Griner and Whelan’s release

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration has had communications with Russia to try and secure the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan “as recently as within past days” said a senior administration official, speaking to CNN on Griner’s 32nd birthday, which she will be spending in a Russian jail. Despite the “pretty persistent” pace of discussions between the US and …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom’s life at risk

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion. “If a physician believes …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Biden admin. to release plan to stop bias in home appraisals

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an action …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Union seeks Biden admin’s help in Charleston port dispute

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As port logjams across the country continue to constrain the U.S. supply chain, the union that represents dockworkers at South Carolina’s ports tells The Associated Press it is calling on the Biden administration for help in a dispute related to a new shipping terminal. The longshoremen, the judge wrote, cannot “threaten, restrain or coerce” shipping lines “to …

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3 years, 2 months ago

China, Taiwan tensions spark debate inside Biden admin as Democrats push for more forceful response

CNN

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is grappling with how to respond to China’s ramped-up aggression against Taiwan without accidentally starting a war, as bipartisan lawmakers pressure the President to get tougher on Beijing – and fast. His 24-page national security strategy devotes one vague line to Taiwan, reading: “We will support Taiwan, a leading democracy and a critical economic …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools. Cardona also noted that federal COVID-19 relief funds for schools could be used to fill any financial gaps caused by penalties imposed on local …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Biden admin to unveil new push for US-Africa business ties

Al Jazeera

With China’s influence growing in Africa, the Biden administration is unveiling a new push to expand business ties between US firms and the continent. The Biden administration on Tuesday will announce a new push to expand business ties between US companies and Africa, with a focus on building needed digital, health and physical infrastructure on the continent, a senior United …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Biden admin extends temporary protected status for Yemenis in US

Al Jazeera

US officials cite ongoing war in Yemen, humanitarian crisis and COVID pandemic as reasons for 18-month TPS extension. The Biden administration has extended a programme that allows Yemenis already in the United States to stay in the country without fear of deportation, saying the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen make it unsafe for them to return. The renewed …

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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India

Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE to scrutinise $6.6bn loan to Tesla rival Rivian by Biden admin

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar' Tom Homan blasts Biden admin. over Laken Riley's murder, ‘Blood on their hands’

Biden admin makes final oil purchase for depleted Strategic Reserve as emergency funds are used up

Prince Harry's confidential immigration docs shielded by Biden admin could be released post-Trump election win: Report

Republicans Share Misinformation On Biden Migrant Parole Program

‘Disgusting’: WH official sparks outrage after saying US soldiers died 'fighting' for Biden admin

Biden Admin Will Start Canceling Student Loans For Some Borrowers In February

Why Biden admin doesn't want America to see the light of day

Biden admin to send 1,500 troops to southern border for support roles ahead of expected migrant surge

Biden admin seeks to halt ruling suspending sale of abortion pill

Biden admin to ask high court to take up student debt plan

Biden admin relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Biden admin has been in touch with Russia in recent days as part of efforts to secure Griner and Whelan’s release

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom’s life at risk

Biden admin. to release plan to stop bias in home appraisals

Union seeks Biden admin’s help in Charleston port dispute

China, Taiwan tensions spark debate inside Biden admin as Democrats push for more forceful response

Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates

Biden admin to unveil new push for US-Africa business ties

Biden admin extends temporary protected status for Yemenis in US