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US Announces New $600 Mln Arms Package for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced a new $600 million arms package to help the Ukrainian military battle Russia, according to a White House memo sent to the State Department on Thursday. Biden authorized the assistance using his Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to sanction the transfer of excess…

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Biden, S. African leader to discuss Ukraine, trade, climate

Presidents Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa are set for White House talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine, climate issues, trade and more

The Independent UK

Biden talks energy, Russia with S.Africa's non-aligned Ramaphosa

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday discussed relations with Russia in a White House meeting with South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, who has resisted joining Washington's campaign against Moscow for the war in Ukraine.

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Biden appeals for unity in anti-extremism 'summit'

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden appealed Thursday for a united front against hate-crimes and political violence in a speech building on his bid to present himself as champion of moderate values at a time of rising extremism.

AFP

Biden says deal to avert rail strike is a ‘big win’ for America

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hailed a tentative railway labor agreement, one that he helped broker and that averted an economically perilous nationwide work stoppage less than two months ahead of the November midterm elections.

Tribune News Service

Biden says tentative railway labor deal has been reached, averting a strike

President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.

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Biden's tight spot: a union backer out to avert rail strike

President Joe Biden believes unions built the middle class

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As Inflation Soars, Biden Hosts Cringey Concert Celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act

James Taylor croons while the stock market burns after another ugly report on inflation.

Reason

Biden celebrates Democratic victories, but GOP extremism remains his party’s midterm focus

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and more than a thousand party activists, business executives, union leaders and lawmakers celebrated the Democrats’ landmark climate change and drug pricing law at the White House on Tuesday afternoon.

Los Angeles Times

Biden touts inflation reduction law despite sobering report

President Joe Biden has gathered a crowd at the White House to celebrate last month’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

The Independent UK

Howard Stern and Rosie O’Donnell disagree on Trump’s future

NEW YORK — Howard Stern hosted comedian Rosie O’Donnell on his SIRIUS XM show Monday, where it didn’t take long for the two of them to gang up on mutual foe Donald Trump. While they share a distaste for the former president, the Long Island-bred comics are divided on whether…

Tribune News Service

White House: Invite for queen's funeral was for Bidens only

The royal invitation sent to the White House to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral was for President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden only, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday.

Reuters

White House welcomes Tigrayan forces' openness to ceasefire in Ethiopia

The White House said on Monday that it "welcomes" a statement by forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region that they would accept an African Union-led peace process.

Reuters

From Truman to Biden, the queen's meetings with presidents were formal, fun or awkward

Over seven decades, the late queen met with 13 of the last 14 American presidents. Such moments highlight the close friendship between the U.S. and Britain, but there was also occasional awkwardness.

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U.S. seeks diplomacy with North Korea, White House says

The United States has made clear it has no hostile intent toward North Korea and continues to seek diplomacy with the country, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Friday aboard Air Force One.

Reuters

Biden wants other 'options' to block Iran nuclear weapons capability if deal fails

U.S. President Joe Biden wants to ensure that the United States has "other available options" to ensure that Iran does not achieve nuclear weapons capability, if efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal fail, a White House spokesperson said.

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama praised for wearing ‘iconic’ braids to her White House portrait unveiling

‘Means a lot to Black girls & women’

The Independent UK

Fox News host Laura Ingraham says Obama ‘blew it’ because Trump was elected after him

Ingraham has been an avowed friend of Trump’s for more than two decades

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Biden, allies underscored support for Ukraine, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with allies on Thursday to underscore continued support for Ukraine, including through security and economic assistance, the White House said, vowing to continue to hold Russia accountable for its invasion.

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Obamas return to White House as Biden unveils their portraits

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hosted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama for the unveiling of their official portraits at the White House, calling them “two dear friends, and two great Americans.”

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama’s portrait features her in gown by Jason Wu, who designed her inaugural celebration dresses

Former first lady returned to White House for first time since 2017 to celebrate unveiling of her and Barack’s official portraits

ABC News

The Loop live: Canada stabbing manhunt ends, teen charged over fatal crash in Sydney, royal siblings George, Charlotte and Louis pictured at new school

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

AFP

Obamas get their White House portraits after Trump snub

Washington (AFP) - Former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama finally got their official White House portraits Wednesday, after four years of being snubbed by Donald Trump, in an emotional ceremony doubling as a rousing defense of American democracy.

Tribune News Service

Obamas return to White House as Biden unveils their portraits

Evening Standard

Barack and Michelle Obama finally get portrait reception on return to White House

Joe Biden ‘welcomed home’ the Obamas - together at the White House for the first time in five years

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