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Biden gets update on Ukraine nuclear plant fire from Zelenskiy -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Thursday evening with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to receive an update on the fire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the White House said in a statement.

Reuters

Biden says Texas transgender directive ‘must stop’ as White House moves to combat order

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday forcefully criticized a Texas effort to investigate the parents of children receiving gender-confirming treatment, calling the directive from Gov. Greg Abbott “cynical and dangerous” while vowing to support the families in question.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Pelosi supports halting Russian oil imports to US: 'Ban it'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the U.S. Amid the escalating war in Ukraine, Pelosi she's “all for” backing Russian oil

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EXPLAINER: A look at West's tightening sanctions on Russia

The United States and allies are stepping up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Fresh US sanctions target Russian elites, Putin’s spokesperson

Penalties, including asset seizures, come amid push to ramp up pressure on Moscow over Ukraine invasion.

Al Jazeera

White House aid request complicates omnibus spending talks

Negotiations over an omnibus spending package remained far from complete with the late arrival of a White House supplemental funding request.

Roll Call

Analysis: Biden was masked Monday. It was gone by Tuesday night

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, a black mask covering his face to guard against COVID-19, shared a moment on stage with also-masked Vice President Kamala Harris at a Monday White House event commemorating Black History Month.

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White House defends not calling Putin a war criminal

Biden administration defends review process, cautions against calls for actions that would lead to war with Russia

The Independent UK

US giving Ukraine ‘real time’ intelligence, after previous warning info-sharing ‘steps over the line’

White House claims contradict Congress

The Independent UK

Biden to sanction additional Russian oligarchs as Ukraine war continues, White House says

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce new sanctions on several Russian oligarchs and their families, as pressure continued to build on Capitol Hill for an even tougher response to Moscow a week after it invaded Ukraine, particularly a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas, White House press…

Los Angeles Times

Psaki slams Putin’s ‘assault on media and truth’ in Russia as police storm offices of independent TV channel

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the US is ‘deeply concerned’ by Russia’s crackdown after independent media outlets were thrown off the air and journalists are threatened with prison time

The Independent UK

White House rules out banning Russian oil despite Pelosi backing calls

Comes also as many are concerned about rising gas prices in the United States.

The Independent UK

U.S. takes aim at Russian oligarchs in fresh sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against Russian oligarchs as it targeted Russia's super-rich and others close to President Vladimir Putin, further ratcheting up financial pressure over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Biden asks Congress for $32.5 billion in Ukraine, COVID aid

The White House is asking Congress for $32.5 billion in emergency funding to boost its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tackle the ongoing fight against the coronavirus.

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Biden was masked Monday. It was gone by Tuesday night in SOTU preemptive strike - Roll Call

President Biden was masked Monday. It was gone by Tuesday night, a preemptive strike on Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Climate action must include racial justice

The White House Council of Environmental Quality recently announced that it won’t directly take race into account when pursuing policies of environmental justice.

Los Angeles Times

White House launches ‘test to treat’ COVID-19 initiative, plan toward greater normality

WASHINGTON — Beginning this month, Americans will be able to head to their local pharmacy for a coronavirus test and, if they test positive, receive antiviral pills on the spot, at no cost to them.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

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Pandemic relief, disaster aid strain omnibus spending talks - Roll Call

Omnibus spending negotiations remained fraught amid disputes over including emergency COVID-19 relief and disaster aid.

The Independent UK

White House touts return to normal as Covid recedes but offers no end to masks on planes

Nearly every state in the US is lifting its mask requirements in March

Reuters

Colombian President Duque to meet Biden next week -White House

Colombian President Ivan Duque will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on March 10 on a visit to Washington during which the two leaders will discuss regional and global issues including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats set confirmation hearing dates for Supreme Court pick Judge Jackson

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings will begin March 21, a top Democrat announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

White House launches ‘test to treat’ initiative for COVID-19

WASHINGTON — Beginning this month, Americans will be able to head to their local pharmacy for a COVID-19 test and, if they test positive, receive antiviral pills on the spot, at no cost to them.

Al Jazeera

White House outlines new plan to combat COVID in US

New preparedness plan requires more funding to restock the nation’s stockpile of tests, antiviral pills and masks.

The Guardian - US

White House unveils Covid strategy to usher in new normal as pandemic eases

‘Test to treat’ model will offer free anti-viral pills after a positive test as part of four-pronged approach

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