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Biden Says He's Ended The 'Forever Wars,' But Some Say They've Just Shrunk
President Biden says the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan means an end to "forever wars." That doesn't mean warfare abroad is over — it might just look different.
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Transcript: Vice President Harris On Voting Rights, The Filibuster And The Courts
Vice President Harris joined NPR to discuss the administration's strategy on voting rights as GOP-led states attempt to pass more restrictions and major Democratic legislation is stalled in Congress.
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Vice President Harris Hints That She Has Discussed Filibuster Changes With Senators
With a major voting bill stalled, the vice president told NPR that she won't negotiate changes to Senate rules publicly, "but I'm certainly having conversations with folks."
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How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone
In a new executive order, President Biden aims to kickstart competition for consumers, workers and farmers in ways both big and small, starting with a list of 72 initiatives.
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The White House Is Working On A Plan To Push Back Against Powerful Companies
The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries, such as farming and transportation.
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President Biden Says The Fight Over Voting Rights Is Far From Over
The Biden administration is debating the next steps after Senate Republicans blocked the voting rights bill. Democratic activists, however, believe bipartisan talks are over.
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Why Some States Push Back As The Biden Administration Doles Out Relief Money
More than a dozen Republican state attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over a provision in the American Rescue Plan that prevents states from using relief money for tax cuts.
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With An Eye To History, Biden And Johnson Try To Rekindle The 'Special Relationship'
President Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plan to sign a 21st century "Atlantic Charter," an update of a document that tied the countries together during World War Two.
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Biden Backs Ukraine Ahead Of His Summit Meeting With Putin
President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday and reassured him that the United States will stand up for Ukraine.
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Biden Proposes A Huge Hike In Government Spending In A $6 Trillion Budget
The president's budget details his ambitious (and costly) plans to invest in infrastructure and the social safety net — the likes of which the country hasn't seen in decades.