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Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine

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Posted on March 8, 2022 · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.

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Posted on August 20, 2021 · President Biden on Friday redoubled his vow to oversee the safe removal of all Americans from Afghanistan and said he was committed to trying to evacuate Afghans who assisted the U.S.

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Posted on April 22, 2021 · The president will begin a climate summit by announcing that the United States will aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half, based on 2005 levels, by the end of the decade.

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Posted on November 7, 2020 · With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden's column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.

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Posted on April 8, 2020 · The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead that former Vice President Joe Biden has established.

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