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Biden just knifed labor unions in the back. They shouldn’t forget it

US railway workers threatened to strike until they got paid sick leave. The president’s administration chose political cowardice

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Macron welcomed as 'vital ally' on first day of state visit to US

French President Emmanuel Macron underlined Franco-American cooperation with a tour of NASA headquarters on the first day of his three-day state visit to the United States, but tough talks on trade and China are expected on Thursday when he meets Joe Biden for the main part of his trip.

Radio France Internationale

House passes sick leave for rail workers

"Now let's get it through the Senate," said Rep. Jamaal Bowman

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Transgender ban, Biden loan program top House GOP’s education agenda

Republicans campaigned in the midterm election on undoing a student loan forgiveness program and banning transgender athletes.

Roll Call

Macron slams 'aggressive' US subsidies on visit to Washington

On the first day of a rare state visit to Washington, France's President Emmanuel Macron told American lawmakers that US industrial subsidies are "super aggressive" against French and European competitors.

Radio France Internationale

Biden hosts Macron amid friction over US climate law

Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are celebrating the longstanding U.S.-French relationship — but these are friends with differences

The Independent UK

Biden, Macron to dine on world’s best cheese, hear Batiste

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron will dine on lobster, caviar and an Oregon cheese named the best in the world while listening to Grammy-winner Jon Batiste at the U.S. president’s first state dinner on Thursday.

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U.S. and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country's weapons programs after Pyongyang's latest and largest intercontinental ballistic missile test last month.

Reuters

American cheese on White House state dinner menu for France

The White House says Thursday's state dinner for the president of France is meant to highlight the ties that bind the United States and its oldest ally

The Independent UK

Twitter Quits the Biden Administration's Ham-Handed Crusade Against COVID-19 'Misinformation'

Elon Musk's rescission of the platform's prior policy, which forbade dissent from official guidance, is consistent with his promise of lighter moderation.

Reason

House OKs rail labor agreement, sick leave measures

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday approved resolutions that would enact a labor agreement reached by the White House, freight rail carriers and rail unions and provide an additional seven days of paid sick leave to rail workers.

Tribune News Service

White House holiday decorations include Hanukkah menorah for the first time

Various white Houses have celebrated Hanukkah in the past but this is the first time a menorah is an official decoration

The Independent UK

Biden to meet UK royals Prince William and Kate Friday in Boston, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to meet British royals William and Kate during a trip to Boston on Friday, the White House said.

Reuters

Are William and Kate meeting Joe Biden during their US visit to Boston?

White House says president will greet Prince and Princess of Wales in Boston

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U.S. deeply concerned about Whelan, American jailed in Russia -White House

The United States is "deeply concerned" about detained American Paul Whelan in Russia, and has not been able to get information from Moscow on his whereabouts or condition, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

US ‘deeply concerned’ about Whelan, citizen detained in Russia

Family of Paul Whelan, jailed on espionage charges in Russia, says they have not heard from him in days.

Reuters

U.S. 'deeply concerned' about detainee Whelan in Russia -Kirby

The United States is "deeply concerned" about American detainee Paul Whelan in Russia and has not been able to get information on his whereabouts or condition from Moscow, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Roll Call

House OKs rail labor agreement, sick leave measures - Roll Call

The House approved resolutions that would enact a rail labor agreement and provide an additional seven days of paid sick leave to workers.

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Los Angeles Times

Despite losing school board races, California conservatives confident in new playbook

For conservatives running for school boards in California, any dream of a "red wave" proved to be a dud as Republican candidates, including a member of an extremist right-wing group, lost in most races across the state.

The New Daily

Jill Biden restores the spirit of Christmas after Melania’s blood trees and witch fingers

Jill Biden's inclusive Christmas decorations a far cry from the ‘unconventional traditional‘ decor of former first lady Melania Trump.

Salon

Should L.A. mayor get ambassador post?

Biden has nominated Garcetti as next U.S. ambassador to India. His record in L.A. suggests he's unfit to serve

The Independent UK

Biden shows little urgency as Dems mull 2024 primary shakeup

Democrats gathering to consider shaking up the order of their 2024 presidential primary are waiting on President Joe Biden

Reuters

Why Macron? Biden state dinner highlights France's U.S. appeal

President Joe Biden's welcoming of French President Emmanuel Macron at the first White House state visit on Thursday since the U.S. Democrat took power in early 2021, is being celebrated by officials from both countries as a recognition of France's status as America's oldest ally.

Reuters

Family concerned about whereabouts of Whelan, American jailed in Russia

The brother of Paul Whelan, an American jailed in Russia, said on Wednesday his family was concerned about his whereabouts as they had not heard from him for days and had received unclear messages from prison staff that he was moved to the prison hospital.

France 24

Emmanuel Macron ready to discuss Ukraine and trade with Biden in state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Washington on Tuesday for the first state visit of Joe Biden's presidency — a revival of diplomatic pageantry that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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