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Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday pardoned all individuals convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people nationwide and thousands more in the District of Columbia.

Los Angeles Times

Joe Biden to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of cannabis possession

Pardon affects Americans with federal convictions for ‘simple possession’ of the drug

Evening Standard

Some Democrats push to punish Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ move to cut oil production

OPEC+ announced a cut of 2 million barrels a day starting next month. Some Democrats on Capitol Hill want to retaliate by cutting off military aid and reexamine ties to Saudi Arabia.

WEKU

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Would Elon Musk allow Donald Trump back on Twitter?

Trump was exiled from Facebook and Twitter after January 6 riot

The Independent UK

U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran, even as it seeks a new nuclear deal

Thursday's announcement of new U.S. sanctions follows pressure from activists for the U.S. to support the protests, following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody of Iran's so-called morality police.

WEKU

Biden to pardon everyone convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will pardon all individuals convicted on federal marijuana possession charges, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people.

Los Angeles Times

Immigration will vex Biden no matter who controls Congress

President Joe Biden says he is committed to “fixing our immigration system for good."

The Independent UK

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US midterm elections: Five economic issues to watch

Inflation is on the minds of American voters as they head to the polls next month to decide who will control Congress.

Al Jazeera

McConnell "never needed free lunch"

Why have an expanded Child Tax Credit and universal free school meals both been stymied by Republicans in Congress?

Salon

Trump boasts that claim he assaulted Secret Service agent made him look ‘tough’

Trump says ‘a lot of people’ have said an ex-aide’s account of him allegedly assaulting a Secret Service agent made him appear ‘physically tough’

The Independent UK

Biden says Opec+ production cut ‘shows there are problems’ with US-Saudi relationship

The president says he and his advisers ‘haven’t made up our minds’ on pursuing ‘alternatives’ including easing sanctions on Venezuela

The Independent UK

New docs undermine Trump's blame game

"One thing is clear: The boxes were packed when the movers got there," Bloomberg reports

Salon

Biden pardons all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession – as it happened

President urges governors to do the same with state offenses: ‘No one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason’

The Guardian - US

Tesla To Feel Pressure After Musk's Twitter-Deal News; OPEC Output Cut Disappoints Biden; Shell Profits Low: Top Stories Thursday, Oct. 6

Benzinga

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Drivers warned petrol prices could rise as oil supply slashed by 2m barrels a day

Drivers taking to the roads soon have been warned that they could see rise in petrol prices yet again - news which comes after it was confirmed oil production will be slashed by two million barrels per day.

The Conversation

I was a presidential science adviser – here are the many challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as she takes over President Biden's science policy office

Arati Prabhakar has been sworn in as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and assistant to the president for science and technology after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, two months following her nomination by President Joe Biden. As the director of OSTP and assistant to the…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden administration angered by Opec+ oil output cut

Senior figures see decision as slight on US and sign that oil producers’ club is aligning with Russia. Plus, can brown noise help you concentrate?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Wants to ‘Deepen Diplomatic Ties’ with the Palestinians

The administration of US President Joe Biden confirmed that it is working to "deepen diplomatic relations" with the Palestinians amid discreet attempts to revive the two-state solution with Israel through negotiations between the two parties. US officials met with the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh, during…

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Fox News CEO warned against 'crazies' after 2020 election, Dominion says

Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott warned colleagues not to "give the crazies an inch" after the 2020 elections. Dominion Voting Systems revealed her words in its $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox.

The Independent UK

Biden to mark IBM investment with Democrats in tough races

President Joe Biden is ready to celebrate a new $20 billion investment by IBM in New York with two House Democrats running in competitive races in next month’s elections

The Guardian - US

Wes Moore bids to become Maryland governor: ‘I’m running against an insurrectionist’

The 43-year-old military veteran is confident he can defeat Trumpist Dan Cox and become the state’s first black governor

WEKU

Biden has $52 billion for semiconductors. Today, work begins to spend that windfall

President Biden is touting new semiconductor investments in New York today. Back at the White House, a new team is meeting with cabinet members to work out how to spend $52 billion from Congress.

Tribune News Service

VIEWPOINT 1: Immigration is a top issue for voters

There are two reasons voters should think about immigration when they go to the polls (or however they cast ballots these days). First and most apparent is the fallout of President Joe Biden’s border crisis on communities all over the country. But second is what the administration’s willful violation of…

The Independent UK

Poland says it is in talks to host US nuclear weapons

White House official denies knowledge of the issue

The Independent UK

Secret Service accused of covering up car accident involving Kamala Harris

Secret Service director Kim Cheatle expresses concern over the accident being ‘mischaracterised’ as ‘mechanical failure’

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