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The Latest Breaking News from Joe Biden

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Karine Jean-Pierre named as first black White House press secretary

President Joe Biden has vowed to name top officials, cabinet members and judges who reflect the diversity of America

Evening Standard

I warned national guard of possible coup, Trump defense secretary says

Mark Esper writes in new memoir of how worried he was that Trump would try to use US military to hold on to power

The Guardian - US

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Mexican president slams US on tour of Central America

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba by lashing out at the U.S. government

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit

Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis

The Independent UK

GOP works to get out the vote after calling elections rigged

Republicans who embraced discredited conspiracy theories about Donald Trump's 2020 defeat and preached skepticism about elections now need their supporters to trust the system enough to vote for them

The Independent UK

The White House has appointed its first black woman and openly gay person as press secretary. So who is Karine Jean-Pierre?

US President Joe Biden appoints 44-year-old Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary — the first black woman and openly gay person to serve in the role.

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Mexico's president starts regional tour in Guatemala

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a lightning, five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba, stopping first in neighboring Guatemala

The Independent UK

Karine Jean-Pierre new press secretary

Currently principal deputy press secretary, Jean-Pierre will take over as press secretary when Jen Psaki departs

Salon

President Joe Biden heading to Chicago to address electrical workers’ union

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to attend the 40th convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the White House announced Thursday.

Chicago Tribune

The Trouble With “the Free World”

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Revive a Cold War Concept

Foreign Affairs

To protect the planet, enact green parts of Build Back Better

Already, stronger storms, flooding, rising oceans, bigger wildfires, droughts and heat waves are wreaking havoc around the world. Without reductions in greenhouse gases, it will get far worse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Official: US gave intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship

The U.S. says it shared intelligence with Ukraine about the location of the Russian missile cruiser Moskva prior to the strike that sank the warship

The Independent UK

Nicaragua quietly seeks to re-engage with U.S. - sources

President Daniel Ortega’s son, an influential figure in Nicaragua’s leftist government, has reached out quietly to the Biden administration in recent months in an effort to re-engage with the United States, according to people familiar with the matter.

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The Independent UK

Amazon union head, others meet at White House on organizing

Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met Thursday with union organizers at the White House as the administration looks to boost unionization campaigns

The Independent UK

Senate confirms key ambassador slots, including Kennedy

The Senate has voted to confirm Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Student loan debt canceled for 113,000 — and more may qualify. But time is running out

Temporary changes to a loan forgiveness program have led to the cancellation of about $6.8 billion in student debt for over 113,000 borrowers who work in public service, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reuters

Biden to discuss North Korea on Asia trip -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss North Korea's nuclear and missile programs with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan during a trip to those two countries later this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Bidens host Mexico first lady at Cinco de Mayo celebration

President Joe Biden has marked Cinco de Mayo by honoring the impact that Mexican Americans and other immigrant communities have had in the United States

WEKU

The status of Iran nuclear deal talks

For weeks, talks between world powers and Iran over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled — partly because of the war in Ukraine. But they're still a priority and could go either way.

Al Jazeera

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as new White House press secretary

Jean-Pierre will become first Black woman to hold key post when Jen Psaki leaves White House next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

President Biden hits Chicago next Wednesday for IBEW convention

Biden is traveling to the city to speak to the 40th International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Convention.

The Guardian - US

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre press secretary as Jen Psaki steps down

The current principal deputy press secretary will be first Black person and first out gay person to hold job

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: 50 more civilians rescued from Azovstal

Ukraine news from May 6: Eleven children among 50 civilians evacuated from besieged Mariupol steel plant.

Los Angeles Times

Psaki to cede White House lectern to her history-making deputy, Karine Jean-Pierre

WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre has been selected to be the next White House press secretary, becoming the first Black person and out gay woman to serve in that role.

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