EU, G7, Australia to cap price on Russian oil at $60 per barrel Price cap aims to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine from selling crude oil internationally. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
Dems move to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state Democrats have voted to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024 The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Prince William jokes with Joe Biden as US President makes time to meet Prince of Wales Prince William has met US President Joe Biden during his trip to Boston, ahead of tonight's Earthshot Prize awards during their first foreign trip since the Queen's death Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
Former US marine imprisoned in Russia makes contact with family Paul Whelan’s brother has confirmed the American, convicted on espionage charges, gave ‘proof of life’ in phone call. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
US President Joe Biden signs bill to avoid December rail strike Biden vows to return to the issue of paid sick leave ‘not just for rail workers but for every worker in America’. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
Biden avoids rail strike with new deal, but not everyone is happy WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed legislation imposing a deal he negotiated between freight railroads and organized labor, averting a possible strike but risking a divide with rank-and-file union workers who opposed the settlement. Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022
Railroad workers were given a ‘one-two punch’ from the White House and Republicans. They say they aren’t giving up. Rail workers tell Richard Hall why they are disappointed in the Biden administration for blocking strike action and imposing a deal that left out paid sick leave. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
OIRA reviewed 37 significant rules in November In November 2022, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 37 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 34 rules while recommending changes to their content. One rule was subject to a… Ballotpedia · Dec 2, 2022
U.S. detainee Whelan calls family after week of silence in Russia -statement American detainee Paul Whelan phoned his family from Russia early on Friday in his first contact since last week, a period of silence that prompted the White House to express concern. Reuters · Dec 2, 2022
Jan. 6 panel meets to mull potential criminal referrals for Trump, others The House Select Jan. 6 panel will wrap up its investigation on Dec. 31. It's now in a race to issue its final recommendations and findings in the coming weeks. WEKU · Dec 2, 2022
Anna Wintour breaks her ‘never wear black’ rule in vintage Chanel at state dinner The Vogue editor has many rules of thumb for fashion, but she’s broken her first and foremost commandment Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022
Pregnant Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend enjoy glamorous White House dinner President Biden rolled out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron with fancy cheeses and imported over 200 lobsters Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
Joe Biden ready to speak with Vladimir Putin if he wants to end the war in Ukraine Joe Biden has said he is willing to talk with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader shows an interest in ending the war in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022
To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden heads to Massachusetts To help Democrats win their 51st Senate seat in a Georgia runoff election, President Joe Biden is headed north — to Massachusetts The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 Biden: 'I make no apology' to France for protecting US manufacturing WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden conceded there are "glitches" in his signature climate law that harm America's European allies, but refused to apologize for his administration's support for U.S. manufacturers.
Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022 Biden wants Michigan to be an early presidential primary state in 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is recommending the Democratic National Committee place Michigan among the earliest states to cast votes for the 2024 presidential nominating contest, according to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.
Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022 Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave measure WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a resolution Thursday that would put in place the rail labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September, but rejected a separate measure to provide an additional seven days of sick leave to workers.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 EXPLAINER: US-European differences on climate law persist President Joe Biden is trying to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America
Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022 Biden reportedly backs Michigan as first presidential primary state in 2024 WASHINGTON — The White House is recommending the Democratic National Committee select Michigan to replace Iowa at the start of the 2024 presidential nominating contest, Politico reported Thursday.
WEKU · Dec 1, 2022 Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022 VA health care funds, military vaccine rule gum up omnibus talks - Roll Call Democrats were prepping a counteroffer on a fiscal 2023 omnibus framework Thursday, as negotiators contended with a range of divisive issues.
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022 Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave - Roll Call The Senate cleared a resolution putting in place a labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 January 6 panel to release all evidence and witness transcripts alongside final report this month Long-running investigation set to wind down before Republican leadership takes control of the House in January
Salon · Dec 1, 2022 Trump and Elon: Symbols of America We can't give Musk and Trump the attention they crave (because it's literally impossible). We also can't look away
Axios · Dec 1, 2022 Rail strike likely averted as labor bills head to Senate Bill heads to Senate to impose White House-brokered contract deal.