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I got 'sandbagged': Biden responds to his fall during Air Force graduation

Biden has been dogged by questions about his age and his fitness to serve, and his missteps have become fodder for political rivals as he campaigns for a second term in 2024.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

But the result, after weeks of hard-fought budget negotiations, shelves the volatile debt ceiling issue that risked upending the US and global economy until 2025 after the next presidential election.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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US debt ceiling drama nears end as Senate tackles default threat

But a time-consuming debate with numerous amendments being sought by senators from both parties threatened to hold up the process, dragging it deep into the weekend.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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Republicans, Biden reach debt ceiling deal, Congress to vote Wednesday

McCarthy, who spoke with Biden on Saturday to close the deal, said he would consult again with the president Sunday and oversee the final drafting of the bill.

published on : 28th May 2023
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President Joe Biden 'hopeful' of imminent US debt deal

Although there was no indication of an imminent public announcement, it was the strongest sign yet that the drama in Washington might end, allowing the government to borrow and avoid a default.

published on : 27th May 2023
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What happens if US fails to lift debt limit by June 5?

President Joe Biden said today he is "hopeful" for a resolution within hours to the US debt ceiling standoff between Democrats and Republicans, raising hopes of an imminent end.

published on : 27th May 2023
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'In America, evil will not win': President Biden releases new strategy to tackle rise in antisemitism

The strategy also calls on Congress, state and local governments, tech companies and other private businesses, faith leaders and others to help combat bias and hate directed at Jews.

published on : 26th May 2023
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US debt crisis: Biden vows 'no default'

A batch of Social Security payments worth about $25 billion is scheduled to go out on June 2 and those payments could be halted if the Treasury Department is unable to cover loan repayments.

published on : 26th May 2023
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US decides to play long game by inviting PM Modi for state visit

A prominent policy expert said that the Biden administration realises the strategic importance of India's deepening commercial bonds with the US.

published on : 25th May 2023
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Black Republican Senator Tim Scott set to launch his 2024 GOP presidential campaign 

Scott will have to find a way to stand out in a field led by Trump and DeSantis, the latter of whom could announce his own bid as early as this week.

published on : 22nd May 2023
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Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summits in Hiroshima 

Kishida's home city of Hiroshima will play host to the gathering of major industrialised nations.

published on : 18th May 2023
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EXPLAINER | How banks, Fed are preparing for US default and the chaos expected to follow

The doomsday planning is a reaction to a lack of progress in talks between President Joe Biden and House Republicans over raising the US$31.4 trillion debt ceiling.

published on : 17th May 2023
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US to dock nuclear subs in S Korea for 1st time in 40 years

The planned dock visits are a key element of what’s being dubbed the “Washington Declaration,” aimed at deterring North Korea from carrying out an attack on its neighbor.

published on : 26th April 2023
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For US President Biden, the 2024 race won't be anything like 2020

With Democrats controlling Congress through last year, Biden fulfilled left's promises. But he's shifted to the center more recently, which some progressives say will alienate the Democratic base.

published on : 26th April 2023
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Australian PM Albanese to host Biden, Modi, Kishida at security summit in May

"We will be discussing the global economic environment that we know is under pressure due to global inflationary pressures," Albanese told reporters.

published on : 26th April 2023
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US polls 2024: President Joe Biden announces reelection bid

Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington will count for more than concerns over his age

published on : 25th April 2023
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US polls 2024: Biden to launch re-election bid, betting record will top age worries

Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and over 50 years of experience in Washington will count for more than concerns over his age.

published on : 25th April 2023
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US President to visit India for G20 Summit in September

The US has also sent an Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, after a gap of two years.

published on : 23rd April 2023
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Biden 2024 splits Democrats but most would back him: Poll

Among the Democratic voters, 81 per cent say they would probably support Biden if he is the nominee. 41 per cent say they definitely would and 40 per cent say they probably would.

published on : 21st April 2023
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Biden says he’s expanding some migrants’ health care access

“They’re American in every way except for on paper,” Biden said in a video released on his Twitter page. “We need to give Dreamers the opportunities and support they deserve.”

published on : 14th April 2023
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