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Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine
President Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Politics
Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout
A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.
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Politics
Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills
Domestic issues like abortion and guns have followed President Biden abroad, where he's meeting with G7 and NATO leaders.
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Politics
Biden said the G-7 would counter Chinese influence. This year, he'll try again
At the last G-7, President Biden announced a plan for the West to counter China's influence in low- and middle-income countries. But not much has happened since. This year, there's a relaunch.
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Politics
Biden to address the nation about gun violence
President Biden is making a national address Thursday night about the recent mass shootings and is calling on Congress to act on gun violence prevention.
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Politics
On 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's death, Biden signs police reform order
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday on policing — two years after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer.
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National
Update on Biden's remarks on the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
Ailsa Chang talks with NPR's Tamara Keith about Biden's comments on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
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Politics
Suppliers now must direct needed ingredients to infant formula manufacturers
President Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to try to help with the infant formula shortage. Suppliers must direct needed ingredients to formula manufacturers before filling other orders.
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Health
The federal government is offering another round of free Covid tests
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
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Politics
Biden will release more oil to fight high prices
Gas prices have been soaring. President Biden is announcing he will release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.