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The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

US considers banning Russian oil, easing sanctions on Venezuela

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a ban on imports of Russian oil while weighing actions that would boost energy production by autocracies in the hopes of mitigating the effects on American consumers and global energy markets, U.S. officials said.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

OIRA reviewed 22 significant rules in February

In February 2022, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 22 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved the intent of 21 rules while recommending changes to their content. One rule was withdrawn from the review process by the issuing agency.

Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2022

White House unveils steps to clean up trucks, buses - Roll Call

The Biden administration announced spending and proposed new rules to speed the transition to cleaner trucks and buses.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2022

Democrats and Republicans agree on plan to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus – as it happened

Lawmakers draft legislation aiming to ‘stop Russia’s unconscionable and unjust war on Ukraine and hold Belarus accountable for its involvement’

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2022

Pelosi urges support for legislation to end trade relations with Russia and Belarus

Comes as the White House is requesting $10bn in aid for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Teenager identified as armed intruder who stormed Joint Base Andrews as Kamala Harris jetted out

‘Vehicle drove through security checkpoint and failed to adhere to commands of security personnel’

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Stocks Plunge, Oil Rockets, Gold Tops $2,000 on Ukraine Fears

Equity markets plunged Monday, while oil prices soared to a near 14-year high and safe-haven gold broke $2,000 as investors grew increasingly fearful about the impact of the Ukraine war on the global economy. Trading floors were a sea of red in early exchanges with experts warning of a period…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

US is working to get Polish fighter jets for Ukraine’s military, White House says

‘We’re looking actively now at the question of airplanes that Poland may provide to Ukraine,’ says Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Blinken: U.S. and EU allies eyeing Russian oil ban

The White House had been reluctant to take action against the world's No. 2 oil producer.

Axios · Mar 6, 2022