Biden and Putin will speak via videoconference today. Biden will tell Putin to expect harsh economic consequences if they invade Ukraine. Summary Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will be meeting via video talk today, with Biden expected to threaten his Russian counterpart with “harsh economic consequences” if it invades Ukraine. European allies are working with the United States to coordinate possible sanctions in the event of a military conflict, with one diplomat noting the United States does not want …
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House Democrats passed a funding bill that also suspends the debt ceiling. It is almost certainly doomed in the Senate. Summary The House passed legislation Tuesday evening to fund the government past Oct. 1 and suspend …
While Joe Biden was hesitant to endorse court packing on the campaign trail last year, as President, he just created a commission to study the idea. Several outlets report progressives still (or already?) unhappy. Summary President …
What is Biden’s plan for the pandemic? Summary In a press conference yesterday, Trump said that a coronavirus vaccine was imminent, and that his handling of the pandemic saved American lives. Meanwhile, the Biden campaign is …
Most major media outlets declared Biden the President-elect after calling the Pennsylvania results for the Democratic candidate. Later that night, Biden gave a speech many characterized as conciliatory. Summary In a Saturday primetime victory speech, Joe …
What’s going on in Georgia? Summary Biden is ahead in Georgia by less than 2,000 votes. While poll workers count votes in key swing states, Georgia appears to have made a monumental flip as Biden surges …
Today’s the day. Who’s backing who? Summary In the days before the election, several controversial Trump endorsements have emerged. Pennsylvania newspaper The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette endorsed Donald Trump on Saturday. This is the first Republican candidate the …