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Democratic Women Call on Biden, Congress to Protect Abortion Rights

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WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – Leading Democratic women on Sunday called on President Joe Biden and Congress to protect abortion rights across the country after the U.S. Supreme Court overthrown Roe v. Wade, in a ruling that lifted political tensions between the federal government and states has increased . Two Democratic progressives, Senator Elizabeth Warren … Read more

Biden signs gun safety law

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WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden signed the first major federal gun reform in three decades on Saturday, days after a Supreme Court decision he condemned to expand gun owners’ rights. “God willing, it will save many lives,” Biden said at the White House after signing the bill with his wife Jill … Read more

Reactions to US Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade Abortion Monument

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WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) – Public figures from across the political spectrum reacted Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision recognizing a woman’s constitutional right to abortion. and was legalized across the country. read more PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IN LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: “Today, the United States Supreme Court … Read more

US Senate approves gun safety bill as Supreme Court rejects small arms limits

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WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) – A bipartisan package of modest gun security measures passed by the U.S. Senate late Thursday, even as the Supreme Court broadly expanded gun rights by ruling that Americans have a constitutional right to carry guns in public for self defense. The landmark court ruling and Senate action on gun safety … Read more

Biden falls off bike after flubbing, but unharmed

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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., June 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden took a spill from his bicycle on Saturday when he stopped to greet supporters during a weekend trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He appeared to be unharmed after standing up immediately. “I’m fine,” Biden, 79, said after the crash, which took place in front … Read more

Biden defends meeting with Saudi prince, says talks are part of wider meeting

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a Shura Council session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 20, 2019. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden said Friday he did not explicitly travel to Saudi Arabia … Read more

US Capitol panel on Jan. 6 examines Trump pressure on Pence

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WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – The congressional committee investigating last year’s deadly attack on the United States Capitol is turning its attention on Thursday to then-President Donald Trump’s attempts to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence over his election defeat of 2020 undo. The United States House of Representatives selection committee has scheduled a hearing … Read more

Biden Announces New $1 Billion In Weapons For Ukraine

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US President Joe Biden returns to the White House in Washington, June 14, 2022, US. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced another $1 billion in weapons infusion for Ukraine, which sources familiar with the package said included anti-ship missile … Read more

Biden blows up oil refineries for record high gas prices, profit

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Gas prices above $6.00 are advertised at a 76 Station in Santa Monica, California, US, May 26, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden demanded on Wednesday that oil refineries explain why they are not bringing more gasoline to market, sharply … Read more

Arms Reform Agreement Reached in Senate with Major Republican Support

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Biden praises deal as step in the right direction Deal follows Texas school massacre, Buffalo shootings WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – In a potential breakthrough toward the first major new U.S. gun law in decades, a bipartisan group of senators announced an agreement on Sunday on a framework for a firearms safety bill with enough … Read more