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Biden hits Russian trade in latest Ukraine retaliation

President Joe Biden on Friday took new steps along with U.S. allies to punish Russia economically over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting trade and shutting down development funds while also announcing a ban on imports of Russian seafood, vodka and diamonds.

Reuters · Mar 11, 2022

Whistleblower alleges bullying, ethical lapses at White House science office

Eric Lander acknowledged at the time that he had ‘caused hurt’ to colleagues

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

White House: Russian propaganda could presage chemical weapons use

Vladimir Putin has a history of deploying illegal nerve agents against enemies.

Axios · Mar 11, 2022

Senators question why the White House opposed the Polish plane transfer to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Senators pressed intelligence officials Thursday about why the Biden administration will not to facilitate the transfer of Soviet-era planes to Ukraine as it fends off an invasion from Russia.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022

Airline, transit mask mandates extended through April 18

The White House on Thursday announced it would extend the current federal mask mandate for passengers on airplanes and public transit for another month — the third extension of the mandate since it was imposed in January 2021.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Kamala Harris news - VP meets Trudeau, refugees in Poland as White House says Russian economy ‘crushed’

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Poland and Romania as part of the United States’ response to Russia’s assault on Ukraine, and part of Ms Harris’s increasingly visible foreign policy role in the Biden administration.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: UN stresses ‘urgent’ need for talks

Ukraine-Russia news from March 11: UN says it is not aware of Ukraine biological weapons programme.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022

US to sanction North Korea over recent long-range missile tests

WASHINGTON — The White House plans to impose new sanctions on North Korea on Friday over two recent missile tests that the administration has concluded were clandestine attempts to evaluate Pyongyang’s ICBM capabilities.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022

US, France Say Iran Nuclear Deal Close

The White House said on Thursday the United States would continue to have diplomatic talks with Iran about a nuclear deal. "Our view is that we are close. We have been close for some time now," White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

Senate confirms Pagan in USTR post tasked with addressing Russia's WTO status - Roll Call

The Senate confirms ambassador to WTO as lawmakers ready legislation that would push for Russian removal from the trade body.

Roll Call · Mar 10, 2022