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White House burns Wicker for criticising Biden supreme court pick

Republican senator says choice will be beneficiary of affirmative action but critics point to support for Trump vow to pick woman

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2022

Unspent funds color debate over additional pandemic relief

WASHINGTON — Democrats anticipate a new White House request for additional funds to cushion the fallout from a lingering COVID-19 pandemic that could pump more money into testing, vaccines, hospitals and schools.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

Russian Industry Targeted, Not Consumers, If Biden Export Curbs Imposed

The Biden administration plans to spare everyday Russians from the brunt of US export controls if Russia invades Ukraine, and focus on targeting industrial sectors, a White House official said. "Key people" will also face "massive sanctions" a top Commerce official said in a separate speech on Friday. The comments…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

January 6 panel subpoenas figures in scheme backing fake Trump electors

House committee seeks to determine whether Trump White House was behind plan to send false certificates to Congress

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2022

US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine

Russia is known for using disinformation as part of its conflict strategy

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Joe Biden welcomes Willow the cat to the White House

Willow will join Commander, a German shepherd puppy

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Biden visits site of Pittsburgh bridge collapse and promises action with infrastructure law –as it happened

‘Across the country there are 45,000 bridges in poor condition,’ US president says. ‘That is simply just unacceptable’

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2022

Unspent funds color debate over additional pandemic relief - Roll Call

Democrats anticipate a White House request for more pandemic relief, but it is sure to face questions about previous funds.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2022

Bidens welcome pet cat Willow to the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have finally added a long-promised cat to their pet family.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2022

Bidens Welcome Willow the Cat to the White House

The Biden family finally has a cat. First lady Jill Biden's office has announced America's first family is excited to welcome a two-year-old, gray-and-white-striped feline named Willow to the White House. Biden, a community college professor, named the cat after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the first lady's spokesperson…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022