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‘Neanderthal Thinking:’ Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates

AYESHA RASCOE, NPR

Posted on March 3, 2021 · "The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.

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What Did Biden Do On His 1st Day As President?

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On Day 2, Biden To Focus On COVID-19 Strategy With 10 Executive Actions

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Posted on January 21, 2021 · President Biden laid out his COVID-19 strategy before he took office. On Thursday, he'll start implementing it with 10 orders and directives.

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Race Up In The Air, Even As Trump Falsely Claims Victory

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Posted on November 4, 2020 · Trump spoke after the AP called Texas, Florida, Ohio and Iowa for him. Tight races, strong turnout and record amounts of mail-in voting left millions of legitimate votes still to be counted.

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President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19

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Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus

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Posted on March 18, 2020 · The president said the border would close by "mutual consent," the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.

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White House Wants To Send Checks To Americans As Coronavirus Stalls Economy

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Posted on March 17, 2020 · "We want to go big," President Trump said as his administration seeks to boost the now stalled economy.

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WATCH: Trump Impeachment Trial Winds Down With Closing Arguments

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Posted on February 3, 2020 · Both sides made their closing arguments in the president's impeachment trial in the Senate. On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to acquit the president.

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Trump Walks Back Threat To Close U.S. Border, Giving Mexico A ‘1-Year Warning’

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Posted on April 4, 2019 · President Trump is pushing Mexico to stem the flow of migrants and drugs into the United States. After a year, he said, he will consider tariffs on cars or a border shutdown.

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Trump Likely To Get Chilly Reception At G-7 As Allies Bristle At U.S. Moves

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Posted on June 8, 2018 · President Trump's G-7 trip will take place as tensions rise between the United States and some of its closest allies, including French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Woman Released After Trump Commutes Her Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offense

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Posted on June 6, 2018 · Alice Marie Johnson was released hours after the president issued the order. She was in prison for more than 20 years for a first-time drug conviction. Kim Kardashian West had pushed for her release.

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Posted on May 17, 2018 · At the White House Thursday, President Trump said he is willing to offer strong protections for North Korea's Leader Kim Jong Un in exchange for Kim giving up the country's nuclear weapons.

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WATCH: U.S. ‘Will Withdraw’ From Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump Says

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