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Fact checking the truth about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene
The US government will provide over $1 billion to help states recover from Hurricane Florence, the White House said. The money will be provided through the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), which was appropriated by Congress. It’s part of the $20 billion in disaster relief funds that were replenished last month amid a partial government shutdown.
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Israel launched strikes in the Hezbollah Commander area
Israel has said that it targeted an “important Hezbollah commander” in the Golan Heights, who it blamed for an attack that killed 12 children and teenagers. The Israeli military claimed that Hezbollah was the only militant group in the area with the type of rocket used in the strike. The White House said that Hezbollah…
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As she is going to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 things about her
US President Joe Biden has said that he will not run for re-election to the White House and will give way to Democratic Vice President Sarah Harris in the presidential election. Biden added that he would be able to devote more energy to his health and family. Harris had become the first African-American woman and…
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Coconuts for Harris is a phrase that seems to come up in Silicon Valley
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday said, “I’m honored to be a part of the 2020 presidential nomination process.” Harris also said, “I’ll do everything in my power to make it right for all of America.” Earlier, US President Joe Biden said that he would not run for a fifth term in the…
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There is an opinion about a Kamala Harris candidacy
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that former US Vice President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race for the White House was an “honour”. Harris added that Biden’s announcement was “a victory for the country and for the Democratic Party as a whole”. Biden had announced on Sunday that he was…
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6 political conclusions from Biden’s decision to step aside
US President Joe Biden’s decision to not run for a fourth term in the White House has reignited speculation about a 2020 presidential candidacy. Biden, who made the announcement on Sunday, had announced earlier this year that he will not run for a third term in office. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said…
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The 6 political observations of Biden’s decision to step aside
US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will not run for a third term in the White House next year, making him the highest-profile US President to withdraw from the 2020 presidential race. He said that he “doesn’t want to be a lame duck”. “I don’t want to be there when I think…
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Congressional Democrats are split on the situation, amid calls for Biden to quit
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to “stay in the race” despite criticism over his campaign performance. “If you don’t come out and tell people what you think, they’re going to call you out for it,” she added. Clinton further said Biden should step down from the…
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Biden told staffers that he was in the race to the end
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has criticised Democratic lawmakers for keeping their opinions on President Joe Biden mostly to themselves or in background quotes to journalists. Reacting to this, White House Press Secretary Jeff Zients said, “The question was legitimate and that Pelosi had a cold and a bad night.” This comes after a Democratic…
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There is a possibility of more rain in the Midwest as flooding kills 2 and threatens a dam
The White House on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden has been briefed about the US flooding that has killed at least two people and inundated several parts of the country. The White House added that it has deployed Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel in Iowa and was coordinating with state and local officials about…
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Biden was threatening to pivot U.S. policy
The White House said US President Joe Biden told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel needs to implement a series of measures to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering. “He made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete…measures to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of…
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Biden has threatened to pivot the U.S. policy
US President Joe Biden stood by Israel against Iran during his 30-minute call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said. “Israel is acting against Iran and its proxies,…in both defensive and offensive operations,” it added. “For years Iran has been acting against us…and therefore Israel is acting against Iran and its proxies,” it…
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There were 4 things from Super Tuesday
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who lost the nomination to US President Donald Trump in November, has said that it’s “very possible” that he’ll run for the White House again. Biden’s statement came as he won the South Carolina Republican primary. He added that the 2020 election will be a referendum on Trump, with a…
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Harris pressed Israel to allow aid delivery for the hostages in Gaza
In a meeting with Israel’s Defence Minister General Benny Gantz, US Vice-President Kamala Harris urged Israel “to do more to allow aid to be flowed into Gaza”, according to the White House. Harris also expressed her “deep concern” about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the recent tragedy surrounding an aid convoy, the White House…
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Harris wants an immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz at the White House on Monday, as the US looks to secure temporary cease-fire deal to bring in more humanitarian aid into Gaza and for hostages to be released. Harris added that Israel needs to do more to increase aid flow…
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Harris calls for a cease-fire in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday met Israel’s Chief of the General Staff Benny Gantz at the White House amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. “I’m here to express my support for Israel’s right to defend itself against the threat from Hamas,” Harris said. Harris also urged Israel to let…
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New Hampshire may be Haley’s final chance to have a shot at the presidency
US Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Wednesday urged New Hampshire voters to give her a chance to prevent President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden from coming back. “I don’t want to be the candidate that allows them to take back the White House,” Haley said. Haley won six of the eight…
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Trump Ballot Challenges are becoming more and more diverse in strategy
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he has asked the Supreme Court to review a Colorado court ruling that removed him from the ballot. The court should decide the merits on a fast basis so that primary voters can know whether or not Trump is qualified to be President, Trump’s lawyers said. Trump…
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Harris is going to attend a climate summit
US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to attend the climate change summit in Dubai this week along with special envoy John Kerry, the White House said. Earlier this month, US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to resume work on tackling climate change, after suspending official collaboration last year due…
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Netanyahu talks the future of Gaza, and Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused of rape
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday signed a $1.5 billion bill to fund the nation’s government for two more months. The bill would avert a partial government shutdown that began at the end of October. During his visit to the White House, Xi said that he will not sign a…
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Biden is going to have a solo press conference tonight after his meeting with China’s Xi
US President Joe Biden will hold a one-on-one talk with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Argentina, a senior White House official said. The two countries are expected to announce agreement on military communication channels and counternarcotics, the official added. Biden’s talks with Xi will be the first meeting…
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The House Republicans are trying to pay for Israel aid with cutting IRS funds
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said that a bill to pay for Israel’s aid with cuts to IRS funds “is not the smartest offset”. “The bill aims to take some of the IRS funds to deal with the immediate national security need,” he added. The White House had asked Congress for nearly $106 billion for…
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The memories that feed distrust in the Middle East are Opinion
US President Joe Biden, during a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, said that the country would “respond swift, decisive, and overwhelming” to Israel if it faced such a situation, a senior White House official said. Biden added that he urged Netanyahu to “take immediate steps to restore calm” in the Gaza Strip. Over…
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Spending problems that plague McCarthy are the same ones Johnson faces
The US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday said, “I’m not going to abandon Israel…but we have a responsibility…over…precious treasure of…American people and we have to make sure that the White House is providing the people with some accountability for the dollars.” He added, “We have a responsibility…to make sure that the White House is…
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Israel says it’s expanding activities in Gaza as internet is cut off
The US has said it’s working on a “comprehensive solution” to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the goal of ending the conflict and preventing further civilian casualties. “We’re also committed to working with our allies and partners to reduce the suffering of Palestinian people,” the White House added. Over 1,400 people have…