Biden doesn’t support ‘Squad’ bill to abolish federal incarceration, White House says

The White House on Tuesday said President Biden enjoyed visiting the Michigan district of Rep. Rashida Tlaib earlier this month but he does not support a proposal that she and other members of the progressive “Squad” are championing to release federal prisoners within 10 years. “Let me be absolutely clear. … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden orders release of strategic oil reserves, says high gas prices not caused by clean-energy push

President Biden insisted on Tuesday that Democrats’ climate change policies are not causing high gasoline prices, as he ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a bid to ease soaring prices at the pump. Speaking at the White House, Mr. Biden said … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Xi says China is ready to work with U.S. on condition of ‘mutual respect’ – CNBC

Xi says China is ready to work with U.S. on condition of ‘mutual respect’  CNBC US President Biden, China’s Xi Jinping to meet virtually next week  The Week Xi says China is ready to work with U.S. to manage differences  Reuters Biden’s Virtual Summit With China’s Xi Is Now Planned for Next Week, Sources Say  Bloomberg Xi says China is ready to work with US as Biden meeting planned for next week, source says  CNN “us president” – Google News

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Afghan ambassador to US says her people won’t trust US president soon – Business Insider

Afghan ambassador to US says her people won’t trust US president soon  Business Insider Afghanistan’s ambassador on whether Afghans will trust a US president again: ‘Not soon’ | TheHill  The Hill Afghanistan envoy denounces quick military pullout; says ‘lost trust in US President’  Republic World Is Biden continuing ‘America First’ policies of former President Trump?  WSET Biden’s actions echo Trump’s isolationism and populism  Al Jazeera English View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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Biden says Republican stonewalling on debt ceiling risks U.S. default – Reuters

Biden says Republican stonewalling on debt ceiling risks U.S. default  Reuters Reckless and dangerous: Biden calls out Republicans in US debt limit dispute  Firstpost Debt ceiling showdown forces Biden, Schumer to call for urgent action  The Washington Post Biden warns Republicans against blocking debt limit increase  Al Jazeera English Biden accuses Republicans of recklessness in debt ceiling stand-off  Financial Times View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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