Franco Ordoñez
Stories
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Europe
After months of escalation, Russia has begun an invasion of Ukraine
Not that Russia has invaded Ukraine, President Biden will meet with G7 leaders. President Biden warned of "a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering" from Russia's actions.
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World
Biden tells Putin the U.S. will swiftly and severely respond to a Ukraine invasion
President Biden spoke to his Russian counterpart today amid increasing tensions over Ukraine.
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Politics
Biden's top science adviser resigned following complaints about his work behavior
President Biden said he would fire anyone who was a jerk at work. But that's not what happened when his science adviser Eric Lander was found to have created a toxic workplace.
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Politics
Harris will travel to Honduras for the inauguration of Xiomara Castro
Vice President Harris' trip to Honduras is seen as a signal that the White House hopes new leadership in the country will help to address the root causes of migration from the region.
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Politics
Biden again calls on Putin to de-escalate tensions along Ukraine border
It was the second time the two leaders spoke this month, as Russia has assembled as many as 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, prompting fears of an invasion.
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Politics
The White House wants to focus on China, but Russia continues to be a distraction
President Biden has worked to focus his foreign policy on China. But provocations from Russia keep pulling him away.
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Politics
Authoritarians are using migrants as weapons. The White House frets it's on the rise
The White House is concerned migrants will be increasingly used as a geopolitical tool as migration increases because of instability and climate change.
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Politics
World's democracies meet to show solidarity against a rising tide of authoritarianism
President Biden has invited more than 100 countries to a virtual summit on democracy. But some of the names on the list are drawing questions over their own democratic practices.
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Politics
Biden warns Russian President Putin against military escalation on Ukraine border
President Biden is talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's military build-up on the Ukraine border — and the consequences for Moscow if it invades Ukraine.
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Politics
Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border.