Biden has a response for your jokes about his age
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The president, soon to turn 81, is the oldest in US history, but he has learned to defuse concerns about his ... 
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Biden has a response for your jokes about his age: The president, soon to turn 81, is the oldest in US history, but he has learned to defuse concerns about his ...
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Hunter Biden attorney cries foul over client’s new charges: ‘Where’s the fairness?’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4351465-hunter-biden-attorney-new-tax-charges-fairness/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Indicted on 9 Tax Offenses
- Court documents reveal: Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax offenses, including three felony counts.
- Charges include allegations of failure to pay taxes, failure to file tax returns, evasion of assessments, and submission of fraudulent forms.
- Indictment claims defendant spent millions on an extravagant lifestyle instead of paying taxes. Charges brought by special counsel David Weiss.
- White House declined to comment, referred NBC News to Hunter Biden's attorneys and the Justice Department.
US Jobs Numbers Should Deter More Fed Rate Hikes, Biden Says: President Joe Biden said the Federal Reserve should be discouraged from raising interest rates ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/biden-says-jobs-numbers-should-deter-more-fed-rate-hikes
Biden job approval hits new low, Trump takes lead in hypothetical 2024 matchup: WSJ poll
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4351386-biden-job-approval-low-trump-takes-lead-hypothetical-matchup-wsj-poll/
Trump tops Biden head-to-head by 4 points in new poll: Only 37 percent approved of Biden’s job performance while 61 percent expressed unfavorable views of the ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/09/poll-trump-beats-out-biden-again-00130947
Biden pledges $8.2B for first U.S. high-speed rail system, new rail corridors - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/biden-announces-82-billion-for-high-speed-rail-projects/4331702033432/
Quick Glance: Investment Boost for High-Speed Rail Network
- Three billion US dollars for Brightline West, a proposed high-speed rail line from Las Vegas to Southern California, were announced this week by the White House.
- Two high-speed rail projects in Nevada and California are receiving significant financial support from Washington.
- The Biden administration has pledged over 6 billion US dollars in federal funding for high-speed rail to close the gap between the US and other developed nations in fast and reliable passenger services.
- The allocated funds will be used for the construction of a 171-mile segment between Merced and Bakersfield in California's Central Valley.
Biden Calls New Rail Projects the ‘Biggest Investment’ Since Creation of Amtrak: President Joe Biden announced $8.2 billion in new funding for infrastructure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-09/biden-calls-new-rail-projects-the-biggest-investment-since-creation-of-amtrak
Biden launches a Hollywood fundraising blitz to tap into star power with strikes over
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-launches-hollywood-fundraising-blitz-tap-star-power-strikes-rcna128868
Why Nikki Haley polls better against Joe Biden than Donald Trump does: A POLITICO analysis shows the former South Carolina governor is winning swaths of moderate ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/09/haley-electability-trump-biden-polls-00130926
Battenfeld: Biden starts crucial part of re-election campaign bogged down by corruption charges
bostonherald.com/2023/12/09/battenfeld-biden-starts-crucial-part-of-re-election-campaign-bogged-down-by-corruption-charges/
White House race heats up with cries of dictatorship: A remark by Donald Trump at a Fox News town hall this week triggered a row over authoritarianism.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67667198
President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion investment for a high-speed rail project that is expected to connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles reut.rs/484wLTL
Kamala Harris breaks record for most tiebreaking Senate votes by VP: Harris broke a nearly 200-year-old record.
axios.com/2023/12/05/kamala-harris-record-senate-votes
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris Sets VP Record for Most Senate Decisions
- Kamala Harris has shattered the record for most Senate decisions with 32 votes in just two and a half years.
- Harris plays a crucial role in a closely split Senate.
- The vice president serves as president of the Senate and has the right to cast deciding votes.
- Harris has also cast deciding votes for two major priorities of the Biden administration.
Private railway Brightline: First US high-speed train to connect Los Angeles with Las Vegas
spiegel.de/auto/usa-brightline-us-hochgeschwindigkeitszug-soll-los-angeles-mit-las-vegas-verbinden-a-6cda850c-bd92-4d53-806a-953cc967b427
Even Fox’s Peter Doocy Says GOP Has No ‘Concrete Evidence’ to Support Impeachment
thedailybeast.com/even-foxs-peter-doocy-says-gop-has-no-concrete-evidence-to-support-impeachment
Israel-Gaza: The status quo is smashed. The future is messy and dangerous: After the war between Israel and Hamas ends, there are many questions as to what ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67652494
Biden campaign says jobs report shows he is ‘cleaning up the economic disaster’ Trump left
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4349430-biden-jobs-report-trump-economy/
US places rare visa travel restrictions on Israeli settlers implicated in West Bank violence
theworld.org/stories/2023-12-08/us-places-rare-visa-travel-restrictions-israeli-settlers-implicated-west-bank
Hunter Biden says Republicans are trying to ‘kill me’ to destroy father’s presidency
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4349657-hunter-biden-says-republicans-are-trying-to-kill-me-to-destroy-fathers-presidency/
Exclusive: Biden administration presses Congress to approve tank shells for Israel's war in Gaza
reuters.com/world/state-dept-asks-congress-approve-sale-israeli-tank-rounds-amid-growing-rights-2023-12-08/
Biden forgives another $5 billion in student loans: That's $132 billion in student loan relief for over 3.6 million Americans.
axios.com/2023/12/06/biden-student-loan-relief-5billion
Quick Glance: Government Erases 3.6 Million Student Loans
- New efforts announced by the U.S. Department of Education to aid borrowers affected by repayment program issues.
- Over 900,000 borrowers have had approximately $44 billion in federal student loan debts approved for erasure due to changes in income-driven repayment plans.
- Nearly 750,000 borrowers have now received up to $53.5 billion in relief through modifications to the previously troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan.
- The Biden administration has approved the cancellation of almost $132 billion in federal student loan debts for more than 3.6 million Americans.
Tillis touts $1B for Richmond-Raleigh rail line, thanks Buttigieg: The Biden administration pledged $1 billion for a new rail connection between Richmond, Va. ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4343138-tillis-touts-1b-richmond-raleigh-rail-line/
Trump immunity appeal offers best chance to stave off 2020 election trial: The gambit by the former U.S. president and frontrunner for the 2024 Republican ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-immunity-appeal-offers-best-chance-stave-off-2020-election-trial-2023-12-08/
President Biden, aboard Air Force One, has touched down in LA: His first fundraiser, meanwhile, was scheduled to kick off in West L.A. Friday evening
dailynews.com/2023/12/08/president-biden-aboard-air-force-one-has-touched-down-in-la/
The situation in Ukraine: USA and Ukraine plan more arms cooperation: Amid concerns about further aid payments, the USA and Ukraine agree on closer cooperation ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/die-lage-in-der-ukraine-usa-und-ukraine-planen-mehr-ruestungskooperation-19372867.html
Megyn Kelly Tells Glenn Beck: Trump Has Lost ‘Multiple Steps’ Mentally Since 2016
thedailybeast.com/megyn-kelly-tells-glenn-beck-trump-has-lost-multiple-steps-mentally-since-2016
Who is Mark Scarsi, the judge assigned to Hunter Biden’s new tax charges case?: Scarsi, a Trump appointee, has served on the bench in the Central District of ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/mark-scarsi-hunter-biden-tax-charges-case-rcna128666
Sinking Biden should trade secure border for Ukraine aid: It turns out Hispanics, too, dislike having their communities swarmed by people who are in the country ...
thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4348418-sinking-biden-should-trade-secure-border-for-ukraine-aid/
Biden’s battleground states footprint (or lack thereof) leaves Dems concerned: The campaign is comfortable with its approach, which leans on the DNC and looks at ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/09/biden-battleground-states-democrats-00130934
Ukraine war - Situation in the morning: US dispute continues to block Ukraine aid
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-lage-am-morgen-us-streit-blockiert-weiter-ukraine-hilfen/100001663.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine: Zelenskyy Cancels US Senators Briefing
- The Ukrainian President canceled a scheduled meeting with US senators.
- He was going to request continued military support due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
- The Biden administration urges Congress to approve nearly $106 billion for the war in Ukraine.
- A group of Republicans oppose further assistance, arguing that US funds should be spent at home.
Seven delusions plaguing the mind of the Trump base voter: My safe 2024 prediction: The losing party will believe it is “the end of America.”
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4345693-seven-delusions-plaguing-the-mind-of-the-trump-base-voter/
New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as Republicans speak out
euronews.com/2023/12/09/new-us-aid-for-ukraine-by-year-end-seems-increasingly-out-of-reach-as-republicans-speak-ou
Biden embraces power to break patents of costly drugs: Progressives have long advocated for so-called march-in rights to lower the price of drugs developed with ...
axios.com/2023/12/07/drug-prices-patent-commerce-department
Quick Glance: US Policy Allows Seizure of Patents for Government-Funded Drugs
- The Biden Administration announced a new policy to seize patents for government-funded drugs if their prices are considered too high.
- The policy establishes a roadmap for the government's march-in rights, which have never been utilized before.
- It would enable the government to grant additional licenses to third parties for products developed using federal funds if the original patent holder does not make them available to the public on reasonable terms.
- The government will consider factors such as whether only a narrow set of patients can afford the drug, and whether drugmakers are exploiting a health or safety issue by hiking prices.
Biden pledges $8.2B for first U.S. high-speed rail system, new rail corridors - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/biden-announces-82-billion-for-high-speed-rail-projects/4331702033432/
House Republicans unveil resolution to authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: Multiple House Republicans said the chamber is expected to vote to authorize the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-unveil-resolution-authorize-biden-impeachment-inquir-rcna128541
Quick Glance: US House Republicans Move Toward Biden Impeachment Inquiry
- Republican House members take step to authorize an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
- Allegations involve business irregularities by Biden and his family during his time as vice president.
- Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong introduces a resolution that would allow a vote on authorizing the inquiry.
- The Senate is unlikely to convict the president if the House passes articles of impeachment.
Trump’s vow to only be a dictator on ‘day one’ follows growing worry over his authoritarian rhetoric
denverpost.com/2023/12/07/trumps-vow-to-only-be-a-dictator-on-day-one-follows-growing-worry-over-his-authoritarian-rhetoric/
Trump takes center stage at Biden fundraisers: Former President Trump is not yet the Republican nominee for 2024, but he’s the main character at President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4348493-trump-takes-center-stage-at-biden-fundraisers/
WATCH LIVE: Biden visits Las Vegas to showcase $8.2 billion for 10 major rail projects around the country
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-visits-las-vegas-to-showcase-8-2-billion-for-10-major-rail-projects-around-the-country
Quick Glance: LIVE: Biden Showcases $8.2 Billion for 10 Major Rail Projects
- President Joe Biden showcases $8.2 billion for 10 major rail projects, including high-speed trains.
- Another electric rail line will serve as the nation’s first high-speed route, traversing California’s Central Valley.
- The funding signals the Biden administration’s commitment to spurring train travel in the nation.
- Other train projects receiving funding include upgrades in Virginia and North Carolina, as well as capacity expansion at Union Station in Chicago.
Whelan, living a 'nightmare,' blames Biden for not doing more to secure his release
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/08/the-clock-is-ticking-whelan-blames-biden-for-not-securing-his-release/71850369007/
Charlamagne Tha God calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race: Charlamagne Tha God says President Biden can give voters the “ultimate Christmas gift” by ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4349420-charlamagne-tha-god-calls-on-biden-to-drop-out-of-presidential-race/
White House Mocks Putin Re-Election Bid: The White House mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement on Friday that he would run for re-election in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/09/white-house-mocks-putin-re-election-bid-a83370
#VantageOnFirstpost : China's President Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam on December 12-13 to meet top state officials and discuss upgrading the two countries' relations ... Show more
U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens: The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/08/us/politics/israel-gaza-war-biden.html
Biden heads to California for big Hollywood money haul: President Joe Biden kicks off a three-day, star-studded fundraising trip in California on Friday that a ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-heads-california-big-hollywood-money-haul-2023-12-08/
Trump, Biden Both Give Fodder to Critics Looking for Other Choices: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-08/trump-biden-both-give-fodder-to-critics-looking-for-other-choices
House Democrats push White House on easing free contraceptive access: Democrats on the House Oversight committee are pressing the Biden administration to go ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4349889-house-democrats-push-biden-free-contraceptive-access/
Biden Is Trying to Rein In Israel. Is It Working?: What started as unwavering support has given way to growing skepticism and sometimes open disapproval.
nytimes.com/2023/12/08/podcasts/the-daily/biden-israel.html
Quick Glance: Netanyahu's Dilemma: Tunnel Conflict to Eradicate Hamas?
- Netanyahu faces a crucial decision: whether to send Israeli troops into the tunnel network below Gaza, which could have major political consequences.
- Entering the tunnel network in Gaza would change the dynamics of the war, giving Hamas a strategic advantage in underground warfare.
- Israeli troops would face enormous challenges due to a lack of information about the tunnels and the potential threats posed by booby traps and ambushes set by Hamas.
- Israel is considering alternative strategies such as using poison gas or flooding the tunnels with seawater to gain an advantage over Hamas fighters.
'HORRIFIC IDEA': 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O’Leary rips Biden's administration for its push on student loan debt forgiveness. trib.al/1aI1OEL
Climate Funds Worth at Least $365 Million Spurned by GOP Strongholds: Florida and a handful of other Republican strongholds are betting that turning down a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/climate-funds-worth-at-least-365-million-spurned-by-gop-strongholds
ICYMI: “Don’t let Putin win.”
US President Joe Biden pleads with Republican lawmakers for a fresh infusion of military aid for Ukraine.
Read more: ara.tv/6kfgz
Henry Kissinger, a statesman beyond reproach, in China at least: Why there is little talk of war crimes among the Chinese
economist.com/china/2023/12/07/henry-kissinger-a-statesman-beyond-reproach-in-china-at-least
Ukraine faces triple stalemate in Congress, Europe and on the battlefield: The implications could be devastating for Kyiv's democracy.
axios.com/2023/12/05/ukraine-war-stalemate-aid-congress
Ryan O'Neal Dead: 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon' Actor Was 82: Ryan O'Neal, who kicked off an extraordinary 1970s run in Hollywood with his Oscar-nominated turn ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ryan-oneal-dead-love-story-paper-moon-1235730468/
Quick Glance: Hollywood Star Ryan O'Neal Dies at 82
- Ryan O'Neal, 1970s film star, dies at 82.
- Known for relationship with Farrah Fawcett and criticized as a bad parent.
- Daughter Tatum described years of abuse in her memoir.
- Recognized for his appearance and early fame by critics and colleagues.
Trump's 'dictator' remark puts 2024 campaign right where Biden wants it
politico.com/news/2023/12/07/trumps-dictator-2024-campaign-biden-00130488
Biden's Los Angeles visit draws protest; LAPD warns against violence: Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip rallied outside a Los Angeles ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-08/biden-los-angeles-fundraising-visit-protests
House GOP hardliners push Mike Johnson to go full throttle: Conservatives say Republicans need to fight harder to force Senate and White House's hand on spending ...
axios.com/2023/12/06/house-republicans-mike-johnson-freedom-caucus
US aid to Israel and Ukraine: money against the border: The Republicans are blackmailing Joe Biden: military aid for Ukraine and Israel should only be given for ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2023-12/us-hilfen-israel-ukraine-senat-republikaner
US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was hit with three felony and six misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes
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reuters.com/legal/doj-files-new-criminal-charges-against-hunter-biden-cnn-2023-12-08/
Donald Trump's Inches Away From Losing His Historic Achievement: The unemployment rate in November fell to 3.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor ...
newsweek.com/donald-trumps-inches-away-losing-his-historic-achievement-1850890
How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market
npr.org/2023/12/08/1218238608/jobs-economy-labor-market-inflation-joe-biden
During a visit to Las Vegas, President Joe Biden recognized two Nevada state troopers killed in the line of duty, as well as the victims of the shooting at ... Show more
Joe Biden ‘not sure’ he would seek re-election if Trump were not running: Comments at fundraising event show US president wrestled with decision to seek second ...
ft.com/content/a0514ea5-46b7-437f-870f-f8601c7d7a43
Quick Glance: Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Killed Near Moscow
- Ilya Kiva, accused of treason, was assassinated near Moscow by Ukrainian special forces.
- Kiva, a supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fled to Russia after facing treason charges.
- Two Ukrainian officials confirmed that the SBU carried out the operation to kill Kiva.
- His death is the latest in a series of assassinations of Ukrainian defectors and Russians involved in Moscow’s invasion.
George Conway Trolls Donald Trump After Hunter Biden Indictment: President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was indicted on Thursday for tax evasion and filing a ...
newsweek.com/george-conway-trolls-donald-trump-after-hunter-biden-indictment-1851002
"He looks like the same Jake to me."
Biden sees uptick in support from Democrats on handling of Israel-Hamas conflict: Poll
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4347337-biden-uptick-support-democrats-handling-israel-hamas-conflict-poll/
Senate GOP: Where the heck is Biden on border?: Lawmakers call on Biden to take the lead in talks to salvage his funding request for Ukraine.
politico.com/news/2023/12/08/senate-republicans-urge-biden-ukraine-border-talks-00130738
A messy contest is coming to a head behind Donald Trump: Our poll tracker sheds light on that competition. It may yet matter
economist.com/leaders/2023/12/06/a-messy-contest-is-coming-to-a-head-behind-donald-trump
#FastAndFactual LIVE: During a visit to Israeli troops at the Lebanon border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said if Hezbollah starts a war ... Show more
Donald Trump's Hanukkah Message Was Very Different to Joe Biden's: Both the current and former president sent messages to mark the first night of the Jewish ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-hanukkah-joe-biden-message-1850691
Americans support Israel as it fights Hamas in Gaza - Pew: The level of sympathy towards Israel and Jewish people varied between political affiliations and age ...
jpost.com/american-politics/article-777293
Nevada charges pro-Trump fake electors accused of attempting to overturn 2020 election
pbs.org/newshour/show/nevada-charges-pro-trump-fake-electors-accused-of-attempting-to-overturn-2020-election
U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands
pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-touts-new-era-of-collaboration-with-native-american-tribes-to-manage-public-lands
Biden woos donors, sidesteps Gaza at glitzy Westside fundraiser: Hours before the event, hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to call for a ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-12-09/biden-woos-donors-sidesteps-gaza-at-glitzy-westside-fundraiser
Kevin McCarthy endorses Donald Trump for president, would consider serving in his cabinet
ctvnews.ca/world/kevin-mccarthy-endorses-donald-trump-for-president-would-consider-serving-in-his-cabinet-1.6680428
Trump to visit Nevada following Biden trip: Former President Trump will visit Reno, Nev., later this month where he’s expected to host a rally in the key ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4348494-trump-to-visit-nevada-following-biden-trip/
Millennials Would Rather Party With Donald Trump Than Joe Biden: The majority of voters under 30 would rather invite Trump to their party than Biden.
newsweek.com/millennials-party-donald-trump-joe-biden-1850900
Chances Are You're Wrong On Bidenomics: Survey Finds Wildly Concerning Views About Wealth, Income And Jobs
Joe Biden and US foreign policy: The overwhelmed world policeman: From Israel to Ukraine: Joe Biden is coming under pressure over his foreign policy ...
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