GOP debt limit plans begin to take shape in House - Roll Call House Republicans are fleshing out the details of a bill that would lift the debt limit through May 2024 in exchange for spending curbs. Roll Call · Apr 13, 2023
US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door. Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023
White House corrects Joe Biden's ‘Black and Tan’ gaffe that left people in stiches White House said it was 'very clear' was the president was referring to Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Manchin's concerns have Biden's pick for Labor looking doubtful Manchin's opposition — and that of just one more Democrat — could scuttle nomination. Axios · Apr 13, 2023
US President was not 'kept away' from people in NI says White House They've also moved to clear up the President's reference to the 'black and tans' in his speech in Dundalk Belfast Live · Apr 13, 2023
White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe The official transcript on the White House website has been amended. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament The US president will also meet with Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar during engagements in Ireland on Thursday. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Israeli Official to Visit Washington after Pentagon Leaks The Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Eyal Zamir will visit Washington Thursday to discuss the leaks of the Pentagon’s secret documents that suggested the US had spied on some of its closest allies, including on Israel. Highly classified Pentagon documents leaked online recently, including a report produced… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023
It cost $22 billion to rescue two failed banks. Now the question is who will pay Regulators need to decide how to recover the cost of rescuing Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank — and community banks across the country are warning they should not be on the hook. WEKU · Apr 13, 2023
Irish visit ‘feels like coming home’ – US president Joe Biden was speaking after meeting locals in Co Louth, an area where he can trace his ancestry. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
All the Presidents' dogs in words and pictures There have been hundreds of dog through the White House from George Washington to Joe Biden, including just one rescue dog and a mixed breed called Satan Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023
Special counsel on Mar-a-Lago papers investigating whether Trump showed off secret map, report says Federal investigators have reportedly questioned Mr Trump about showing sensitive documents to political donors The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Biden receives warm welcome from waiting crowd in Dundalk visit Joe Biden shook hands and greeted well-wishers as he toured Co Louth as he continues his visit to the Republic of Ireland. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
White House vows to fight for abortion pills, patient privacy Moves follow Texas ruling suspending federal approval for abortion pills, state efforts to restrict travel for abortion. Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 US president cheered by well-wishers waiting in the rain in Carlingford Joe Biden laughed and made a quip when asked what he thought about the heavy rain.
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023 Joe Biden’s Irish family ties explained as he visits Northern Ireland and the Republic The US president is on a four-day visit to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 Let’s be clear: Joe Biden isn’t the problem for Northern Ireland – it’s the Brexit diehards When it comes to Irish politics, the US president has baggage. But the DUP’s attempts to cast him as a meddling nationalist won’t wash, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Roll Call · Apr 12, 2023 Biden administration designates xylazine as emerging threat - Roll Call Overdoses of the animal tranquilizer have skyrocketed in recent months in every region of the country, spurring the warning.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 White House plots strategy to counter abortion pill ruling White House officials are warning that access to nearly any medication is in jeopardy after a federal judge in Texas ordered that a pill commonly used for abortions be pulled off the market
Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak mocked as Joe Biden meets him for cup of tea in corner of hotel bar Critics joked that the meeting at a hotel in Belfast was not 'long enough for biscuits to be served' let alone to discuss boosting transatlantic trade
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Look back at some of Chicago’s other Democratic National Conventions The list famous figures who have been nominated in Chicago is impressive — including many who did not win.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 White House rejects claims Biden is anti-British as he meets Sunak in Belfast US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met for a cup of tea in a Belfast hotel.
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023 How Ron DeSantis waged a targeted assault on Black voters: ‘I fear for what’s to come’ In gerrymandering voting maps and gutting one of the biggest expansions of voting rights, the Florida governor seeks to dilute Black political power
WEKU · Apr 12, 2023 Biden administration says fentanyl-xylazine cocktail is a deadly national threat The White House says drug deaths linked to a mix of synthetic drugs including fentanyl and xylazine — also known as tranq — are a major public health threat. The drug cocktail is spreading fast.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 Donaldson refuses to endorse claim by DUP colleagues who say Biden is ‘anti-British’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.