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President Biden hits Russia with new sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine

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Posted on February 24, 2022 · The next round of sanctions from the White House could also target banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology like semiconductors.

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A year after mobilizing for Biden, young supporters feel let down on immigration

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Posted on January 19, 2022 · Young people helped mobilize voters for President Biden. Many now feel Biden hasn't pushed hard enough to deliver on the immigration goals he set.

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Biden: ‘I Do Not Regret My Decision’ To Withdraw From Afghanistan

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Posted on August 16, 2021 · Speaking about the Taliban's ousting of the U.S.-backed Afghan government, Biden acknowledged, "The truth is this did unfold more quickly than we anticipated."

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Almost 19,000 Migrant Children Stopped At U.S. Border in March, Most Ever In A Month

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Posted on April 8, 2021 · U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents encountered nearly 172,000 migrants at the border in March, up 71% from February. The increase included a record number of unaccompanied minors.

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

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Posted on January 21, 2021 · Biden has signed 15 executive actions on priorities including COVID-19, climate change, racial justice — and rolling back Trump rules.

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Trump Departs White House, With Capitol Riot Defining His Tumultuous Term

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Posted on January 20, 2021 · President Trump was impeached for inciting his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. The violence and its aftermath will be an enduring symbol of his four years in the White House.

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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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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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President Trump Declares National Emergency Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

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Posted on March 13, 2020 · The move frees up as much as $50 billion for states to deal with the crisis. President Trump also announced a partnership with Google to expand testing to people who need it.

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Trump Orders Agencies To Share Data On Noncitizens

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Posted on July 11, 2019 · The administration has been in a legal fight for more than a year to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. It has been blocked by the Supreme Court for now.

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