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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
New docs undermine Trump's blame game "One thing is clear: The boxes were packed when the movers got there," Bloomberg reports Salon · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
Tesla To Feel Pressure After Musk's Twitter-Deal News; OPEC Output Cut Disappoints Biden; Shell Profits Low: Top Stories Thursday, Oct. 6 Benzinga Benzinga · Oct 6, 2022
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. Edinburgh Live · Oct 6, 2022
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 Conversation · Oct 6, 2022
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? The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022
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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 6, 2022
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. WEKU · Oct 6, 2022
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 Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022
The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2022 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 · Oct 6, 2022 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 · Oct 6, 2022 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 · Oct 6, 2022 Poland says it is in talks to host US nuclear weapons White House official denies knowledge of the issue
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 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’
The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022 Morning Digest | White House calls OPEC’s supply decision ‘shortsighted’; EPF members can’t see interest due to software upgrade, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 Dr Fauci predicts new Covid variant could lead to winter surge People not getting booster shots could be worse than variants, experts say
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 U.S. says no change to Venezuela sanctions policy The United States has no plans to change its Venezuela sanctions policy "without constructive steps" from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to restore democracy, White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said on Wednesday.
Axios · Oct 6, 2022 Biden's new Saudi strategy Biden sent a clear signal to the Saudis that he’s prepared to escalate after OPEC's production cut.
Salon · Oct 6, 2022 Peter Thiel backs right-wing dating app "The Right Stuff" was developed by Ryann McEnany, sister of former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022 Biden administration angered by Opec+ oil output cut Senior figures see decision as a slight on the US and a sign that the oil producers club is aligning with Russia