<p>A new poll conducted by Harvard University has shown that 71 per cent of Americans do not US President Joe Biden to run for re-election.</p>

<p>Out of these, while about one-third of respondents said he is too old, 45 percent said Biden should not make another bid because he is a bad president, and about one-quarter said because it is time for a change.</p>

<p>Mark Penn, the co-director of the Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll survey, said “President Biden may want to run again but the voters say ‘no’ to the idea of a second term, panning the job he is doing as president. Only 30 percent of Democrats would even vote for him in a Democratic presidential primary.”</p>

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<p>The survey, which comes as the United States braces for mid-term elections in November, shows that 61 per cent of people believe that former President Trump should not run for the White House in 2024.</p>

<p>36 per cent of them believe that Trump is erratic while 33 percent said he would divide the country. Not only this, 30 per cent of the pollsters said he was responsible for the US Capitol riot in 2021.</p>

<p>Should Biden and Trump square off against each other in 2024, a majority of those polled said they would consider a moderate independent candidate.</p>

<p>With respondents giving him low marks on handling inflation, the economy, stimulating jobs and reacting to COVID-19, the survey found that Biden has an overall approval rating of 38 per cent.</p>

<p>Given the historical precedent that a first-term president’s party generally suffers losses in the midterm elections, Democrats are already bracing for losses this November.</p>

<p>Although it is unclear how the issue will compare to inflation and other concerns, Democrats have used abortion as an issue to galvanise voters.</p>

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A new poll conducted by Harvard University has shown that 71 per cent of Americans do not US President Joe Biden to run for re-election. Out of these, while about one-third of respondents said he is too old, 45 percent said Biden should not make another bid because he is a bad president, and about one-quarter said because it is time for a change.

A new poll conducted by Harvard University has shown that 71 per cent of Americans do not US President Joe Biden to run for re-election. Out of these, while about one-third of respondents said he is too old, 45 percent said Biden should not make another bid because he is a bad president, and about one-quarter said because it is time for a change. Mark Penn, the co-director of the Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll survey, said “President Biden may want to run again but the voters say ‘no’ to the idea of a second term, panning the job he is doing as president. Only 30 percent of Democrats would even vote for him in a Democratic presidential primary.” × The survey, which comes as the United States braces for mid-term elections in November, shows that 61 per cent of people believe that former President Trump should not run for the White House in 2024. 36 per cent of them believe that Trump is erratic while 33 percent said he would divide the country. Not only this, 30 per cent of the pollsters said he was responsible for the US Capitol riot in 2021. Should Biden and Trump square off against each other in 2024, a majority of those polled said they would consider a moderate independent candidate. With respondents giving him low marks on handling inflation, the economy, stimulating jobs and reacting to COVID-19, the survey found that Biden has an overall approval rating of 38 per cent. Given the historical precedent that a first-term president’s party generally suffers losses in the midterm elections, Democrats are already bracing for losses this November. Although it is unclear how the issue will compare to inflation and other concerns, Democrats have used abortion as an issue to galvanise voters. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>As the United States is celebrating Independence Day on Monday (July 4), Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not congratulate US President Joe Biden because of Washington's "unfriendly" actions towards Moscow. July 4 is a federal holiday in the United States as the Americans commemorate the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a conference call, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "No, this year no congratulatory cable is going to be sent. This is because this year has seen a culmination of the United States' unfriendly policies towards our country. So, given the present circumstances, sending a congratulatory cable can hardly be considered appropriate."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, the US says it supports Ukraine's sovereignty. Including the latest package, around $6.9 billion provided by Washington to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24.&nbsp;</p>

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As the United States is celebrating Independence Day on Monday (July 4), Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not congratulate US President Joe Biden because of Washington's "unfriendly" actions towards Moscow.

As the United States is celebrating Independence Day on Monday (July 4), Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not congratulate US President Joe Biden because of Washington's "unfriendly" actions towards Moscow. July 4 is a federal holiday in the United States as the Americans commemorate the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. During a conference call, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "No, this year no congratulatory cable is going to be sent. This is because this year has seen a culmination of the United States' unfriendly policies towards our country. So, given the present circumstances, sending a congratulatory cable can hardly be considered appropriate." In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, the US says it supports Ukraine's sovereignty. Including the latest package, around $6.9 billion provided by Washington to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24. ALSO READ | Russian cosmonauts celebrate fall of Luhansk in space WATCH | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine confirms Russia captured eastern city Lysychansk × Meanwhile, Russia has constantly criticised the United States and other countries tha are supplying weapons to Ukraine, accusing them of aggravating the crisis. Last month, Putin warned the United States saying that Russia would strike new targets if the West supplied longer-range missiles to Ukraine for use in high-precision mobile rocket systems. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezon criticised the United States President Joe Biden for calling on companies running gasoline stations to lower their prices.

Jeff Bezos slams President Biden's call for gasoline stations to cut prices

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos criticized a tweet by US President Joe Biden calling for oil executives to reduce gasoline prices. Bezos took to his Twitter handle and said, “Ouch. Inflation is far too important a problem for the White House to keep making statements like this. It’s either straight ahead misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics”.

Jeff Bezos slams US President Biden's call for oil executives to lower gas prices

<p>On June 26, in the picturesque venue of Bavaria's Schloss Elmau castle, the cameras captured the leaders of the G-7 showing signs of unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. With hubris, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson extolled, <em>"Ride for life, G-7!</em>" In all this grandiose, what the cameras failed to capture was the bleak political situation back home for President Biden, Prime Minister Johnson, President Macron, and Chancellor Scholz.</p>

<p>In an endeavor to align democracies against the autocracies of Russia and China, Joe Biden visited Germany and Spain, but the democracy he leads has been dealing with the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the right to abortion. Meanwhile, if the polls are to be believed, President Biden's approval rating is at its lowest because of a sharp rise in energy and food prices, making his party's road to winning the midterm elections an improbable task. If he and his party lose the November midterm elections, he will be a lame-duck president. And given how polarised American lawmakers are at present, it will probably make it impossible for Biden to pass a legislation, resulting in political paralysis.</p>

<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's approval rating has taken a serious beating after the Partygate scandal came to light. The polls as of June 2&nbsp;suggest that 69 per cent&nbsp;of the British public feel that their leader is performing badly. As a result of breaking COVID lockdown rules, he goes down in history as the first incumbent Prime Minister to be fined. In a no-confidence vote pushed by the backbenchers, the British Prime Minister, to his surprise, witnessed 148 (41 per cent) members of his conservative party vote to oust him. Although Johnson survived the no-confidence motion by a thin margin, history indicates that his political future is still uncertain. In recent times, three leaders hailing from the conservative party who survived the no-confidence vote were never the same after the process. Among the three, both Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher were ultimately forced out. John Major survived but lost to Tony Blair in two years. On top of this, there is the rising inflation that is hitting new records every day. The last time the British public became a victim of this level of rising inflation was in the 1800s as a result of the Napoleonic wars that drained the country's resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then there is the French President, Emmanuel Macron, who presided over a successful presidential campaign and managed to get re-elected to be the only President to do so in twenty years. He assumed office for the second time, bridging huge divisions among voters who were concerned about rising inflation, the Ukraine crisis, the repercussions of immigration on the French national identity, etc. But despite the tide being on his side, Macron squandered the opportunity to capitalize on his resounding victory. In the subsequent parliamentary elections, he and his party faced a major setback in gaining an absolute majority in Parliament. President Macron is now increasingly compared to a lame-duck president, who, going forward, will have to entreat consensus from other parties, including that of Marine Le Pen's far-right party and Jean-Luc Melenchon's left party, to pass any legislation. At home, Macron is now challenged with complex political arithmetic in the parliament, explained by his Prime Minister as a <em>"risk to our country."</em></p>

<p>In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been struggling to find his footing after succeeding Angela Merkel who served for 16 years. Scholz, unlike the other leaders in the US, UK, and France, has experienced internal setbacks in part due to the way he has been handling the Ukraine situation. Scholz has been criticized by the lawmakers in the Bundestag and the European Union for his lukewarm, ambiguous, and slow walking policies in assisting Kyiv.</p>

<p>Despite initial hiccups, German heavy weapons were delivered to Ukraine as Olaf Scholz was hosting the G7 leaders. However, in light of Ukraine's military defeats, the chancellor is under pressure from EU lawmakers to take further action, who are vociferously demanding to know what is stopping him. Recently, a letter was penned by six MEPs calling upon Germany to ramp up supplies to Ukraine. The letter stated, <em>"We either show united strength or the war continues. Half hearted support out of fear of Russian reprisal will only prolong human suffering and increase the economic fallout of the conflict."</em>&nbsp;Given that Scholz succeeded a stalwart leader like Angela Merkel of such high stature, who was also well-liked in other capitals of Europe, it is quite obvious that he would be expected to meet the challenges of keeping Germany's image in good stead.</p>

<p>All four leaders are faced with roughly similar kinds of challenges at home, that is, increased populism against the backdrop of a weak global economy, besieged institutions, a polarised political landscape, and rising inflation rates driven by the Russian war. Although unity against an aggressor could be widely sought after and pleasing on the world stage, ultimately, it could boil down to what's happening at home.</p>

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If he and his party lose the November midterm elections, he will be a lame-duck president. And given how polarised American lawmakers are at present, it will probably make it impossible for Biden to pass a legislation, resulting in political paralysis. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's approval rating has taken a serious beating after the Partygate scandal came to light. The polls as of June 2 suggest that 69 per cent of the British public feel that their leader is performing badly. As a result of breaking COVID lockdown rules, he goes down in history as the first incumbent Prime Minister to be fined. In a no-confidence vote pushed by the backbenchers, the British Prime Minister, to his surprise, witnessed 148 (41 per cent) members of his conservative party vote to oust him. Although Johnson survived the no-confidence motion by a thin margin, history indicates that his political future is still uncertain. In recent times, three leaders hailing from the conservative party who survived the no-confidence vote were never the same after the process. Among the three, both Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher were ultimately forced out. John Major survived but lost to Tony Blair in two years. On top of this, there is the rising inflation that is hitting new records every day. The last time the British public became a victim of this level of rising inflation was in the 1800s as a result of the Napoleonic wars that drained the country's resources. Then there is the French President, Emmanuel Macron, who presided over a successful presidential campaign and managed to get re-elected to be the only President to do so in twenty years. He assumed office for the second time, bridging huge divisions among voters who were concerned about rising inflation, the Ukraine crisis, the repercussions of immigration on the French national identity, etc. But despite the tide being on his side, Macron squandered the opportunity to capitalize on his resounding victory. In the subsequent parliamentary elections, he and his party faced a major setback in gaining an absolute majority in Parliament. President Macron is now increasingly compared to a lame-duck president, who, going forward, will have to entreat consensus from other parties, including that of Marine Le Pen's far-right party and Jean-Luc Melenchon's left party, to pass any legislation. At home, Macron is now challenged with complex political arithmetic in the parliament, explained by his Prime Minister as a "risk to our country." In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been struggling to find his footing after succeeding Angela Merkel who served for 16 years. Scholz, unlike the other leaders in the US, UK, and France, has experienced internal setbacks in part due to the way he has been handling the Ukraine situation. Scholz has been criticized by the lawmakers in the Bundestag and the European Union for his lukewarm, ambiguous, and slow walking policies in assisting Kyiv. Despite initial hiccups, German heavy weapons were delivered to Ukraine as Olaf Scholz was hosting the G7 leaders. However, in light of Ukraine's military defeats, the chancellor is under pressure from EU lawmakers to take further action, who are vociferously demanding to know what is stopping him. Recently, a letter was penned by six MEPs calling upon Germany to ramp up supplies to Ukraine. The letter stated, "We either show united strength or the war continues. Half hearted support out of fear of Russian reprisal will only prolong human suffering and increase the economic fallout of the conflict." Given that Scholz succeeded a stalwart leader like Angela Merkel of such high stature, who was also well-liked in other capitals of Europe, it is quite obvious that he would be expected to meet the challenges of keeping Germany's image in good stead. All four leaders are faced with roughly similar kinds of challenges at home, that is, increased populism against the backdrop of a weak global economy, besieged institutions, a polarised political landscape, and rising inflation rates driven by the Russian war. Although unity against an aggressor could be widely sought after and pleasing on the world stage, ultimately, it could boil down to what's happening at home. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>US President Joe Biden has assured that the federal government would provide protection to the women travelling for abortions as he predicted that some US states might take severe action to enforce a total ban on the procedure.</p>

<p>Thirteen Republican-ruled states have banned or severely restricted abortions under the so-called "trigger laws" after the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling last week. It has forced women in those states seeking an abortion to look to travel to other states where it remains legal.</p>

<p>Convening a virtual meeting on abortion rights with Democratic state governors on Friday, Biden said he thinks "people are going to be shocked when the first state ... tries to arrest a woman for crossing a state line to get health services."</p>

<p>“And I don't think people believe that's going to happen. But it's going to happen, and it's going to telegraph to the whole country that this is a gigantic deal that goes beyond; I mean, it affects all your basic rights,” he added.</p>

<p>The president added that the government would ensure access to pills that caused abortion in states where it was prohibited and protect those women who need to travel for the procedure.</p>

<p>Abortion rights groups have filed legislation in multiple states seeking to preserve the ability of women to terminate pregnancies.</p>

<p>Judges in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Utah have since issued decisions preventing those states from enforcing new restrictive abortion laws, while Ohio's top court on Friday declined to block the Republican-led state from enforcing an abortion ban.</p>

<p>Moreover, several companies like Amazon, Meta, Starbucks, JP Morgan have offered to pay for employees to travel to another state to obtain a legal abortion.</p>

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<p>Biden also told the group there were not enough votes in the Senate to scrap a supermajority rule known as the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade's protections into law, reports Reuters.</p>

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<p>He had proposed that senators remove the filibuster but the suggestion was shot down by aides to key Democratic lawmakers.</p>

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US President Joe Biden has assured that the federal government would provide protection to the women travelling for abortions as he predicted that some US states might take severe action to enforce a total ban on the procedure.

US President Joe Biden has assured that the federal government would provide protection to the women travelling for abortions as he predicted that some US states might take severe action to enforce a total ban on the procedure. Thirteen Republican-ruled states have banned or severely restricted abortions under the so-called "trigger laws" after the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling last week. It has forced women in those states seeking an abortion to look to travel to other states where it remains legal. Convening a virtual meeting on abortion rights with Democratic state governors on Friday, Biden said he thinks "people are going to be shocked when the first state ... tries to arrest a woman for crossing a state line to get health services." “And I don't think people believe that's going to happen. But it's going to happen, and it's going to telegraph to the whole country that this is a gigantic deal that goes beyond; I mean, it affects all your basic rights,” he added. The president added that the government would ensure access to pills that caused abortion in states where it was prohibited and protect those women who need to travel for the procedure. Abortion rights groups have filed legislation in multiple states seeking to preserve the ability of women to terminate pregnancies. Judges in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Utah have since issued decisions preventing those states from enforcing new restrictive abortion laws, while Ohio's top court on Friday declined to block the Republican-led state from enforcing an abortion ban. Moreover, several companies like Amazon, Meta, Starbucks, JP Morgan have offered to pay for employees to travel to another state to obtain a legal abortion. Also read | Google announces deletion of user location history on US abortion clinic visits Biden also told the group there were not enough votes in the Senate to scrap a supermajority rule known as the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade's protections into law, reports Reuters. Also read | Kentucky, Florida judges join other US states in blocking enforcement of abortion ban He had proposed that senators remove the filibuster but the suggestion was shot down by aides to key Democratic lawmakers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Hollywood star Denzel Washington can now add another achievement to his list of accolades as he is set to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. According to Variety, US President Joe Biden on Friday announced the 17 recipients of the honour, which is presented annually in a ceremony at the White House every July. The medal recognises public figures who have made notable contributions to American society, culture, politics, or world peace.</p>

<p>Among the honorees, Washington is the only actor or entertainment figure recognised this year. However, sports figures Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, among others, will also be presented with the Medal of Freedom on July 7.</p>

<p>Washington is one of his generation's most celebrated actors, directors, and producers. Over the course of his career, he has won two Oscars for the films 'Glory’ and ‘Malcolm X', in addition to receiving eight other nominations, including this year for 'The Tragedy of Macbeth’.</p>

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<p>Other honours he has received include a Tony Award for his work in the 2010 revival of ‘Fences’ and a Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award (an honorary Golden Globe Award) in 2016 for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. In 2020, Washington was named the greatest actor of the 21st century by The New York Times, as per Variety.&nbsp;</p>


Hollywood star Denzel Washington can now add another achievement to his list of accolades as he is set to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. According to Variety, US President Joe Biden on Friday announced the 17 recipients of the honour, which is presented annually in a ceremony at the White House every July.

Hollywood star Denzel Washington can now add another achievement to his list of accolades as he is set to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. According to Variety, US President Joe Biden on Friday announced the 17 recipients of the honour, which is presented annually in a ceremony at the White House every July. The medal recognises public figures who have made notable contributions to American society, culture, politics, or world peace. Among the honorees, Washington is the only actor or entertainment figure recognised this year. However, sports figures Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, among others, will also be presented with the Medal of Freedom on July 7. Washington is one of his generation's most celebrated actors, directors, and producers. Over the course of his career, he has won two Oscars for the films 'Glory’ and ‘Malcolm X', in addition to receiving eight other nominations, including this year for 'The Tragedy of Macbeth’. Also Read: Oscars 2022: Denzel Washington consoled Will Smith after he smacked Chris Rock on stage Other honours he has received include a Tony Award for his work in the 2010 revival of ‘Fences’ and a Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award (an honorary Golden Globe Award) in 2016 for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. In 2020, Washington was named the greatest actor of the 21st century by The New York Times, as per Variety.

Denzel Washington among honorees set to receive US Presidential Medal of Freedom

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<p>United States President Joe Biden is sending more weapons to Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression. In a press conference on Thursday (June 30), Biden said that the US will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine. The US President also praised the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded on February 24 this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said the United States and its NATO allies were united in standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. His comments came after a NATO summit in the Spanish capital Madrid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden told a news conference: "I don't know how it's going to end, but it will not end with Russia defeating Ukraine. Ukraine has already dealt a severe blow to Russia."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of Russia's invasion, the United States has already announced more than $6.1 billion in aid to Ukraine. The formal announcement of more weapons would come on top of that.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden announced an $800 million disbursement of US funding for Ukraine's military in "the next few days". As per reports, this will include "advanced Western air defence systems for Ukraine, more artillery and ammunition, counter-battery radar, additional ammunition for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems that we've already given Ukraine and more HIMARS coming from other countries as well."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Biden, international contributions now amounted to "nearly 140,000 anti-tank systems, more than 600 tanks, nearly 500 artillery systems, more than 600,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, as well as advanced multiple launch rocket systems, anti-ship systems and air defence systems".&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. United States President Joe Biden is sending more weapons to Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression. In a press conference on Thursday (June 30), Biden said that the US will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine. The US President also praised the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded on February 24 this year. Biden said the United States and its NATO allies were united in standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. His comments came after a NATO summit in the Spanish capital Madrid. Biden told a news conference: "I don't know how it's going to end, but it will not end with Russia defeating Ukraine. Ukraine has already dealt a severe blow to Russia." In the aftermath of Russia's invasion, the United States has already announced more than $6.1 billion in aid to Ukraine. The formal announcement of more weapons would come on top of that. Biden announced an $800 million disbursement of US funding for Ukraine's military in "the next few days". As per reports, this will include "advanced Western air defence systems for Ukraine, more artillery and ammunition, counter-battery radar, additional ammunition for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems that we've already given Ukraine and more HIMARS coming from other countries as well." As per Biden, international contributions now amounted to "nearly 140,000 anti-tank systems, more than 600 tanks, nearly 500 artillery systems, more than 600,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, as well as advanced multiple launch rocket systems, anti-ship systems and air defence systems". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After outrage after over the US tops court ruling on abortion rights, US president Joe Biden has called for an exception to the senate's filibuster rule, the move would allow democrats to pass a law for preserving abortion access rights.

US President Joe Biden seeks to pass a law for abortion rights

<p>President Joe Biden has been given the go-ahead by the US Supreme Court to discontinue the contentious “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that was implemented under the Trump administration. The Biden administration has worked to abolish the practise of returning certain non-Mexican immigrants who entered US to Mexico rather than holding them or releasing them while their immigration cases were being processed from the start of Biden’s presidency. The Migrant Protection Protocols may be terminated at any time as per the immigration law, according to the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, CNN reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This decision on Thursday (June 30) indicated that the hold on Biden’s efforts to stop the programme should soon be lifted.</p>

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<p>The government has lost many cases in the lower courts trying to overturn the Trump’s strict immigration rules, so this Supreme Court’s decision is a significant victory for the Biden immigration agenda. The lawsuits opposing additional attempts by the president to change course form his predecessors have been also filed by several of the red states that fought for the termination of the migration programme and these cases are still making their way through the courts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A group of conservative states, led by Texas, has filed a lawsuit opposing Biden’s attempt in cancelling the programme claiming that doing so would violate the immigration law.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They also claimed that the administration’s approach to striking out the protocol programme is in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act which mandates agencies to follow specific procedure when adopting policy.&nbsp;</p>

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President Joe Biden has been given the go-ahead by the US Supreme Court to discontinue the contentious “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that was implemented under the Trump administration.

President Joe Biden has been given the go-ahead by the US Supreme Court to discontinue the contentious “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that was implemented under the Trump administration. The Biden administration has worked to abolish the practise of returning certain non-Mexican immigrants who entered US to Mexico rather than holding them or releasing them while their immigration cases were being processed from the start of Biden’s presidency. The Migrant Protection Protocols may be terminated at any time as per the immigration law, according to the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, CNN reported. This decision on Thursday (June 30) indicated that the hold on Biden’s efforts to stop the programme should soon be lifted. Also read | United States disburses $1.3 bn of total $7.5 bn promised aid to Ukraine The government has lost many cases in the lower courts trying to overturn the Trump’s strict immigration rules, so this Supreme Court’s decision is a significant victory for the Biden immigration agenda. The lawsuits opposing additional attempts by the president to change course form his predecessors have been also filed by several of the red states that fought for the termination of the migration programme and these cases are still making their way through the courts. Watch | US Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy A group of conservative states, led by Texas, has filed a lawsuit opposing Biden’s attempt in cancelling the programme claiming that doing so would violate the immigration law. Also read | Joe Biden to send more weapons to Ukraine: 'It will not end with Russia defeating Ukraine' They also claimed that the administration’s approach to striking out the protocol programme is in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act which mandates agencies to follow specific procedure when adopting policy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US Supreme Court has allowed President Joe Biden to end the controversial 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy that originated under the former president Donald Trump's administration.

US Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy

US President Joe Biden said that he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect abortion access. WION's Susan Tehrani brings you more insights.

US President Biden supports change in Senate filibuster rules for abortion rights

<p>Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman in the history of the United States to become a Supreme Court justice as the 51-year-old was sworn in on Thursday. Jackson joins the Supreme Court at the time when it is dominating headlines both overturning Roe vs Wade and ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot issue wide limitations on greenhouse gases. She will join the liberal bloc of the Supreme Court which currently has a 6-3 conservative majority. Jackson became the latest addition to the Supreme Court after liberal Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement.</p>

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<p>"With a full heart, I accept the solemn responsibility of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and administering justice without fear or favour," Jackson said in a statement.</p>

<p>Jackson was chosen by President Joe Biden after a year at the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Before that, she was a federal district judge for almost eight years. &nbsp;The Senate finally confirmed her appointment on April 7 this year after a 53-47 vote in her favour.</p>

<p>Justice Breyer expressed his happiness after Jackson became the 116th Supreme Court justice.</p>

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<p>"I am glad for America," Breyer said in a statement according to Reuters. "Ketanji will interpret the law wisely and fairly, helping that law to work better for the American people, whom it serves."</p>

<p>Jackson will join the Supreme Court with immediate effect, but her first argument will come in the next term in October. The next term will include a major case concerning affirmative action used by colleges and universities in provide admissions to minority students.</p>

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Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman in the history of the United States to become a Supreme Court justice as the 51-year-old was sworn in on Thursday.

Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman in the history of the United States to become a Supreme Court justice as the 51-year-old was sworn in on Thursday. Jackson joins the Supreme Court at the time when it is dominating headlines both overturning Roe vs Wade and ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot issue wide limitations on greenhouse gases. She will join the liberal bloc of the Supreme Court which currently has a 6-3 conservative majority. Jackson became the latest addition to the Supreme Court after liberal Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement. Also read | SCOTUS strikes again, limits US government powers to curb greenhouse emissions "With a full heart, I accept the solemn responsibility of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and administering justice without fear or favour," Jackson said in a statement. Jackson was chosen by President Joe Biden after a year at the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Before that, she was a federal district judge for almost eight years. The Senate finally confirmed her appointment on April 7 this year after a 53-47 vote in her favour. Justice Breyer expressed his happiness after Jackson became the 116th Supreme Court justice. Also read | US should sell F-16 fighters to Turkey, Congress can approve: Biden "I am glad for America," Breyer said in a statement according to Reuters. "Ketanji will interpret the law wisely and fairly, helping that law to work better for the American people, whom it serves." Jackson will join the Supreme Court with immediate effect, but her first argument will come in the next term in October. The next term will include a major case concerning affirmative action used by colleges and universities in provide admissions to minority students. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In another major blow, sharply cutting down President Joe Biden's administration's power to combat climate change the US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot issue wide limitations on greenhouse gases. Derailing Biden's plans to use the EPA to reduce emissions in order to achieve global climate targets, the court determined that the government's primary environmental agency lacked the authority to impose substantial limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants. These plants produce close to 20 per cent of the electricity used in the US. The judge concluded that while EPA had the authority to regulate specific plants, Congress had not granted it the broad authority to impose restrictions on all electricity-generating facilities.</p>

<p>The coal mining and coal power industries, which had been targeted for strict constraints in 2015 by the administration of then-president Barack Obama in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, gained a huge victory with the 6-3 vote.</p>

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<p>It was also a triumph for conservatives who opposed government regulation of the economy.</p>

<p>The three-person liberal minority, however, criticised the majority for exercising authority that they claimed the EPA actually did have.</p>

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<p>"Today, the court strips the Environmental Protection Agency of the power Congress gave it to respond to 'the most pressing environmental challenge of our time,'" they claimed.</p>

<p>A majority of the judges acknowledged that limiting carbon dioxide emissions in order to move away from the power produced by coal "may be a sensible solution" to global warming.</p>

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<p>However, they claimed that the case raised "major questions" about US law and government and that the EPA would need particular legislative authorization to exercise these powers.</p>

<p>"It is not plausible that Congress gave EPA the authority to adopt on its own such a regulatory scheme," they said.</p>

<p>"A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body," they added.</p>

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In another major blow, sharply cutting down President Joe Biden's administration's power to combat climate change the US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot issue wide limitations on greenhouse gases.

In another major blow, sharply cutting down President Joe Biden's administration's power to combat climate change the US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot issue wide limitations on greenhouse gases. Derailing Biden's plans to use the EPA to reduce emissions in order to achieve global climate targets, the court determined that the government's primary environmental agency lacked the authority to impose substantial limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants. These plants produce close to 20 per cent of the electricity used in the US. The judge concluded that while EPA had the authority to regulate specific plants, Congress had not granted it the broad authority to impose restrictions on all electricity-generating facilities. The coal mining and coal power industries, which had been targeted for strict constraints in 2015 by the administration of then-president Barack Obama in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, gained a huge victory with the 6-3 vote. Watch | U.S. Capitol Riots Hearing: Shocking revelations on Trump emerge before Senate Committee It was also a triumph for conservatives who opposed government regulation of the economy. The three-person liberal minority, however, criticised the majority for exercising authority that they claimed the EPA actually did have. Also read | 'They are willing to let me die': Protests rock US as abortion ban takes effect in 'trigger law' states "Today, the court strips the Environmental Protection Agency of the power Congress gave it to respond to 'the most pressing environmental challenge of our time,'" they claimed. A majority of the judges acknowledged that limiting carbon dioxide emissions in order to move away from the power produced by coal "may be a sensible solution" to global warming. Also read | Ahead of UN Ocean conference, mermaids call for ocean protection in Portugal climate protest However, they claimed that the case raised "major questions" about US law and government and that the EPA would need particular legislative authorization to exercise these powers. "It is not plausible that Congress gave EPA the authority to adopt on its own such a regulatory scheme," they said. "A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body," they added. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Biden made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid for the opening of the 30-nation alliance’s annual leaders summit.</p>

<p>He said that a brigade of 3,000 combat troops would be stationed in Romania, two squadrons of F-35 fighters in the UK and two navy destroyers in Spain. The president also added that a permanent army headquarters would be established in Poland and enhancing rotational deployment in Baltic countries, and extra air defence systems would be stationed in Germany and Italy..</p>

<p>“The US and its allies are going to step up. We’re stepping up. We’re proving that NATO is more needed now than it ever has been,” Biden said before the first summit meeting began.</p>

<p>“The United States will enhance our force posture in Europe and respond to the changing security environment as well as strengthening our collective security,” he added.</p>

<p>A day earlier, Biden said that the US is boosting its fleet of naval destroyers from four to six in Rota, Spain.</p>

<p>Currently, the US has more than 100,000 service members deployed across Europe, up by about 20,000 since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began four months ago, according to the US Department of Defence.</p>

<p>Biden said that increase in military backing for US allies comes at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin has “shattered peace in Europe and attacked the very tenants of rule-based order”.</p>

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<p>Notably, the leaders attending the summit have inked a new NATO strategic concept, the first time the alliance has revised its vision statement since 2010. It formally recognised that Russia poses “the most significant and direct threat to allies’ security”, reports The Guardian.</p>

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<p>The new document also referred to China for the first time, warning that Beijing’s “stated ambitions and coercive policies challenge our interests, security and values” and that a “deepening strategic partnership” with Russia, and the two countries’ attempts to undercut the rules-based international order, “run counter to our values and interests”.</p>

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US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Biden made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid for the opening of the 30-nation alliance’s annual leaders summit.

US President Joe Biden has announced to deploy more American armed forces across Europe in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Biden made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid for the opening of the 30-nation alliance’s annual leaders summit. He said that a brigade of 3,000 combat troops would be stationed in Romania, two squadrons of F-35 fighters in the UK and two navy destroyers in Spain. The president also added that a permanent army headquarters would be established in Poland and enhancing rotational deployment in Baltic countries, and extra air defence systems would be stationed in Germany and Italy.. “The US and its allies are going to step up. We’re stepping up. We’re proving that NATO is more needed now than it ever has been,” Biden said before the first summit meeting began. “The United States will enhance our force posture in Europe and respond to the changing security environment as well as strengthening our collective security,” he added. A day earlier, Biden said that the US is boosting its fleet of naval destroyers from four to six in Rota, Spain. Currently, the US has more than 100,000 service members deployed across Europe, up by about 20,000 since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began four months ago, according to the US Department of Defence. Biden said that increase in military backing for US allies comes at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin has “shattered peace in Europe and attacked the very tenants of rule-based order”. Also read | US groups 'Proud Boys', 'The Base' labelled as terrorist organisations by NZ Notably, the leaders attending the summit have inked a new NATO strategic concept, the first time the alliance has revised its vision statement since 2010. It formally recognised that Russia poses “the most significant and direct threat to allies’ security”, reports The Guardian. Also read | Putin issues warning to Finland and Sweden on installing NATO infrastructure The new document also referred to China for the first time, warning that Beijing’s “stated ambitions and coercive policies challenge our interests, security and values” and that a “deepening strategic partnership” with Russia, and the two countries’ attempts to undercut the rules-based international order, “run counter to our values and interests”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 29) announced the US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe at a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. The leaders of NATO nations have gathered in the Spanish capital, Madrid, for a summit to discuss the transatlantic ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the meeting with Stoltenberg, Biden announced that the US will enhance its "force posture" in Europe, consisting of US military air, sea and land reinforcements on the continent in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden also said that the alliance is needed more today "than it ever has been."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We mean it when we say an attack against one is an attack against all," he told reporters at the start of a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're sending an unmistakable message ... that NATO is strong, united and the steps we're taking during this summit are going to further augment our collective strength."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Together with our allies we're going to make sure that NATO is ready to meet the threats from all directions across every domain,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Referring to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden said that in a moment when Russian President Vladimir Putin has shattered peace in Europe and attacked the "very, very tenets of rule-based order", the United States and our allies are&nbsp;going to step up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're stepping up, proving that NATO is more needed now than it ever has been and it's important as it ever has been."</p>

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	<li>Boosting the fleet of US naval destroyers from four to six in Rota, Spain.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A permanent headquarters in Poland of the 5th Army Corps.</li>
	<li>An "additional rotational brigade" in Romania, consisting of "3,000 fighters and another 2,000 personnel combat team."</li>
	<li>Enhanced rotational deployments in the Baltic countries.</li>
	<li>Two additional squadrons of the F-35 stealth plane to Britain.</li>
	<li>"Additional air defence and other capabilities in Germany and in Italy."</li>
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Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 29) announced the US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe at a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 29) announced the US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe at a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. The leaders of NATO nations have gathered in the Spanish capital, Madrid, for a summit to discuss the transatlantic ties. During the meeting with Stoltenberg, Biden announced that the US will enhance its "force posture" in Europe, consisting of US military air, sea and land reinforcements on the continent in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden also said that the alliance is needed more today "than it ever has been." "We mean it when we say an attack against one is an attack against all," he told reporters at the start of a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. "We're sending an unmistakable message ... that NATO is strong, united and the steps we're taking during this summit are going to further augment our collective strength." "Together with our allies we're going to make sure that NATO is ready to meet the threats from all directions across every domain," Biden said. ALSO READ | Putin has become 'a terrorist,'says Zelensky, urges UN to expel Russia Referring to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden said that in a moment when Russian President Vladimir Putin has shattered peace in Europe and attacked the "very, very tenets of rule-based order", the United States and our allies are going to step up. "We're stepping up, proving that NATO is more needed now than it ever has been and it's important as it ever has been." WATCH | Turkiye signs agreement to support Finland, Sweden NATO bids × Biden said the extra forces included: Boosting the fleet of US naval destroyers from four to six in Rota, Spain. A permanent headquarters in Poland of the 5th Army Corps. An "additional rotational brigade" in Romania, consisting of "3,000 fighters and another 2,000 personnel combat team." Enhanced rotational deployments in the Baltic countries. Two additional squadrons of the F-35 stealth plane to Britain. "Additional air defence and other capabilities in Germany and in Italy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>US President Joe Biden on Saturday (June 25) signed the country's first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades. In his words, while the bill falls short of what is really needed it will still "save lives". AFP reports that the new legislation includes more stringent and enhanced background checks for young buyers and federal cash grants for states that introduce "red flag" laws, which give courts power to temporarily remove weapons from people that can be considered a threat.&nbsp;Citing a&nbsp;number of well-known mass shootings Biden said that the victims' message "was 'do something…, for God's sake just do something.' Well today, we did."</p>

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<p>"While this bill doesn't do everything I want, it does include actions I've long called for that are going to save lives," he said.</p>

<p>Millions of dollars have also been set aside in the new legislation to combat gun trafficking and crack down on "straw purchasers" who buy weapons for people who aren't allowed to own them.</p>

<p>Biden called the newly passed law, which received unusually high support from both Republicans and Democrats, "monumental," referring to the political impasse in a nearly evenly divided Congress.</p>

<p>"When it seems impossible to get anything done in Washington, we are doing something consequential," he remarked.</p>

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<p>"I know there's much more work to do and I'm never going to give up."</p>

<p>A ban on military-style guns, which are frequently used by lone shooters who commit mass shootings, was one of the many stronger regulations that Biden and other Democrats wanted but did not get. A long-standing call for background checks to be required for all gun purchases is also missing.</p>

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US President Joe Biden on Saturday (June 25) signed the country's first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades. In his words, while the bill falls short of what is really needed it will still "save lives".

US President Joe Biden on Saturday (June 25) signed the country's first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades. In his words, while the bill falls short of what is really needed it will still "save lives". AFP reports that the new legislation includes more stringent and enhanced background checks for young buyers and federal cash grants for states that introduce "red flag" laws, which give courts power to temporarily remove weapons from people that can be considered a threat. Citing a number of well-known mass shootings Biden said that the victims' message "was 'do something…, for God's sake just do something.' Well today, we did." Watch | US: President Joe Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law "While this bill doesn't do everything I want, it does include actions I've long called for that are going to save lives," he said. Millions of dollars have also been set aside in the new legislation to combat gun trafficking and crack down on "straw purchasers" who buy weapons for people who aren't allowed to own them. Biden called the newly passed law, which received unusually high support from both Republicans and Democrats, "monumental," referring to the political impasse in a nearly evenly divided Congress. "When it seems impossible to get anything done in Washington, we are doing something consequential," he remarked. Also read | America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting "I know there's much more work to do and I'm never going to give up." A ban on military-style guns, which are frequently used by lone shooters who commit mass shootings, was one of the many stronger regulations that Biden and other Democrats wanted but did not get. A long-standing call for background checks to be required for all gun purchases is also missing. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States President Joe Biden is expected to call on Congress to suspend the federal gas taxes for the next three months in order to combat the rapid rise in fuel prices. Biden will also ask the state governments to suspend their own taxes in order to provide some relief to the public, according to the White House. According to ABC News, a senior administration official said that there is "some evidence that state tax suspensions, in particular, do get passed through to consumers" and added that Biden will be speaking directly on gas companies for price regulation.</p>

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<p>"Companies, of course, are beholden to their shareholders, but they really need to be beholden and conscious of customers, and their fellow neighbors, and their fellow citizens, just like this administration's doing," another senior administration official told reporters according to the ABC News report. "And we hope that that's the spirit that CEOs of these companies will take."</p>

<p>Currently, the United States government charges an 18.4-cent tax per gallon of gasoline and a 24.4-cent tax per gallon of diesel. However, under the new directives, they will forego all tax earnings for three months and the White House said that the cost of the action will be around $10 billion.</p>

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<p>However, according to the ABC News report, the White House official made it clear that these are steps that can provide some relief but a “tax holiday” cannot be the ultimate solution.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden is expected to call on Congress to suspend the federal gas taxes for the next three months in order to combat the rapid rise in fuel prices.

United States President Joe Biden is expected to call on Congress to suspend the federal gas taxes for the next three months in order to combat the rapid rise in fuel prices. Biden will also ask the state governments to suspend their own taxes in order to provide some relief to the public, according to the White House. According to ABC News, a senior administration official said that there is "some evidence that state tax suspensions, in particular, do get passed through to consumers" and added that Biden will be speaking directly on gas companies for price regulation. Also read | Afghanistan earthquake: At least 1000 killed, rescue efforts underway "Companies, of course, are beholden to their shareholders, but they really need to be beholden and conscious of customers, and their fellow neighbors, and their fellow citizens, just like this administration's doing," another senior administration official told reporters according to the ABC News report. "And we hope that that's the spirit that CEOs of these companies will take." Currently, the United States government charges an 18.4-cent tax per gallon of gasoline and a 24.4-cent tax per gallon of diesel. However, under the new directives, they will forego all tax earnings for three months and the White House said that the cost of the action will be around $10 billion. Also read | With 4 to 5 rape cases daily, Pakistan's Punjab declares 'rape emergency' However, according to the ABC News report, the White House official made it clear that these are steps that can provide some relief but a “tax holiday” cannot be the ultimate solution. A federal gas tax holiday "isn't going to solve the whole problem. It is something that can be done to take a real step to relieve some of that pain at the pump. And we see it as part of a suite of policies that are designed to provide that relief, including policies that focus on the supply side." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Joe Biden to ask US Congress to stop gas tax for three months as fuel prices rise

<p>In order to help American consumers save 18.4 cents a gallon on gasoline, President Joe Biden said that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax.</p>

<p>''I hope to have a decision based on the data,'' he told reporters.</p>

<p>Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, gasoline prices started climbing and are currently averaging just under $5 a gallon, according to auto club AAA.</p>

<p>The Biden administration, which is increasingly looking for ways to spare the public from higher prices at the pump, is going to meet this week with CEOs of the major oil companies to discuss rising oil prices.</p>

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<p>Saying they are making excessive profits when people are feeling the crunch of skyrocketing costs at the pump and inflation, Biden lashed out at oil companies.</p>

<p>Biden said, “I want an explanation for why they aren’t refining more oil.”</p>

<p>In addition to sending a letter last week to oil refiners urging them to increase their refining capacity, the Biden administration has already released oil from the US strategic reserve and increased ethanol blending for the summer.</p>

<p>Consumers saved at the pump because of gas tax holidays in Connecticut, Georgia and Maryland, according to estimates released by the Penn Wharton Budget Model.</p>

<p>Expressing an openness to a federal gas tax holiday to give motorists some relief, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during a visit to Canada said the United States is in talks with allies to further restrict Russia's oil revenues by capping the price it would get for its crude.<br />
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In order to help American consumers save 18.4 cents a gallon on gasoline, President Joe Biden said that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax. ''I hope to have a decision based on the data,'' he told reporters. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, gasoline prices started climbing and are currently averaging just under $5 a gallon, according to auto club AAA. The Biden administration, which is increasingly looking for ways to spare the public from higher prices at the pump, is going to meet this week with CEOs of the major oil companies to discuss rising oil prices. × Saying they are making excessive profits when people are feeling the crunch of skyrocketing costs at the pump and inflation, Biden lashed out at oil companies. Biden said, “I want an explanation for why they aren’t refining more oil.” In addition to sending a letter last week to oil refiners urging them to increase their refining capacity, the Biden administration has already released oil from the US strategic reserve and increased ethanol blending for the summer. Consumers saved at the pump because of gas tax holidays in Connecticut, Georgia and Maryland, according to estimates released by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Expressing an openness to a federal gas tax holiday to give motorists some relief, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during a visit to Canada said the United States is in talks with allies to further restrict Russia's oil revenues by capping the price it would get for its crude. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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The president of the United States Joe Biden marked his 45th wedding anniversary on bike ride with first lady Jill Biden. However, Biden fell off a bicycle near his Delaware beach home.

US President Joe Biden falls off bike during the beach ride, says 'I'm good'

<p>Just days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday (June 19) that recession in the United States is not "inevitable."</p>

<p>Raising fears of an economic contraction, Yellen conceded that "clearly inflation is unacceptably high."</p>

<p>Attributing it partly to the war in Ukraine, she said she did not believe that "a dropoff in consumer spending is the likely cause of a recession."</p>

<p>Predicting that the pace of inflation would slow in coming months, Yellen argued that the US labor market is "arguably the strongest of the postwar period."</p>

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<p>Soaring inflation and supply-chain snarls exacerbated by the war in Ukraine have increased pessimism after the US economy has recovered strongly from the damage wrought by Covid-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Yellen, President Joe Biden was reviewing some tariffs imposed on China by former President Donald Trump that made "no strategic sense."</p>

<p>After the US central bank on Wednesday raised the benchmark borrowing rate by 0.75 percentage points, Wall Street stocks tumbled.</p>

<p>With people beginning to hold off on vacation plans, economists see worrying signs that consumer confidence is weakening.</p>

<p>Adobe Analytics reported people are beginning to hold off on vacation plans domestic flight bookings were down 2.3 percent last month.</p>

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Just days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday (June 19) that recession in the United States is not "inevitable.

Just days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday (June 19) that recession in the United States is not "inevitable." Raising fears of an economic contraction, Yellen conceded that "clearly inflation is unacceptably high." Attributing it partly to the war in Ukraine, she said she did not believe that "a dropoff in consumer spending is the likely cause of a recession." Predicting that the pace of inflation would slow in coming months, Yellen argued that the US labor market is "arguably the strongest of the postwar period." × Soaring inflation and supply-chain snarls exacerbated by the war in Ukraine have increased pessimism after the US economy has recovered strongly from the damage wrought by Covid-19. According to Yellen, President Joe Biden was reviewing some tariffs imposed on China by former President Donald Trump that made "no strategic sense." After the US central bank on Wednesday raised the benchmark borrowing rate by 0.75 percentage points, Wall Street stocks tumbled. With people beginning to hold off on vacation plans, economists see worrying signs that consumer confidence is weakening. Adobe Analytics reported people are beginning to hold off on vacation plans domestic flight bookings were down 2.3 percent last month. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV:

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<p>White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the White House.</p>

<p>Sullivan typically has frequent contact with President Joe Biden but last was in contact with the president early in the week, according to a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.</p>

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<p>Sullivan had been keeping his distance from Biden after 'a couple' of people he had been in close contact with had tested positive for the virus, the official said.</p>

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<p>Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman, said Sullivan 'is asymptomatic and he has not been in close contact with the president'.</p>

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White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the White House. Sullivan typically has frequent contact with President Joe Biden but last was in contact with the president early in the week, according to a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the White House. Sullivan typically has frequent contact with President Joe Biden but last was in contact with the president early in the week, according to a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Also read | In call, US national security adviser Sullivan, China's top diplomat Yang talk North Korea, Taiwan Sullivan had been keeping his distance from Biden after 'a couple' of people he had been in close contact with had tested positive for the virus, the official said. Watch | US President Joe Biden speaks on Inflation: 'Recession is not inevitable' Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman, said Sullivan 'is asymptomatic and he has not been in close contact with the president'. Also read | Biden signs executive order aimed against LGBTQI+ discrimination The White House confirmed on Thursday that Biden had tested negative that day. White House officials did not immediately respond a request for comment on whether Biden has been tested more recently. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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President Joe Biden urged China and other major economies to increase their efforts to tackle climate change by reducing methane emissions, adopting aggressive zero-emission vehicle objectives, and cleaning up shipping.

Joe Biden urges world leader to increase efforts on climate change

<p>US President Joe Biden took a spill from his bike on Saturday (June 18) as he stopped to greet supporters and media during a weekend trip near his beach home in the state of Delaware.</p>

<p>According to a video from a White House pool report, the 79-year-old president was wearing a short-sleeve shirt, shorts, and a helmet as he was finishing up his ride with First Lady Jill Biden.</p>

<p>When he approached the mixed group of supporters and media gathered at Cape Henlopen State Park, he fell on his side and was immediately surrounded by Secret Service who helped him to his feet.</p>

<p>"Have to take off these things. My foot got caught," Biden said when asked what caused him to topple off his bike.</p>

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<p>Calling the incident "a mad scramble of Secret Service and press," a White House pool report said there were no visible scrapes or bruises from the fall.</p>

<p>Biden, whose health is the subject of constant attention, told reporters that he was in the process of making up his mind on easing US tariffs on China imposed by former US President Donald Trump in order to soften inflationary pressures and he would be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping soon.</p>

<p>He added that he was happy with the action taken on gun legislation by his home state of Delaware, which passed a ban on assault-style weapons after he was asked if he was satisfied with the progress in arms regulation.</p>

<p>Biden broke a foot while playing with his pet German shepherds shortly after his election but before taking office.</p>

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US President Joe Biden took a spill from his bike on Saturday (June 18) as he stopped to greet supporters and media during a weekend trip near his beach home in the state of Delaware.

US President Joe Biden took a spill from his bike on Saturday (June 18) as he stopped to greet supporters and media during a weekend trip near his beach home in the state of Delaware. According to a video from a White House pool report, the 79-year-old president was wearing a short-sleeve shirt, shorts, and a helmet as he was finishing up his ride with First Lady Jill Biden. When he approached the mixed group of supporters and media gathered at Cape Henlopen State Park, he fell on his side and was immediately surrounded by Secret Service who helped him to his feet. "Have to take off these things. My foot got caught," Biden said when asked what caused him to topple off his bike. × Calling the incident "a mad scramble of Secret Service and press," a White House pool report said there were no visible scrapes or bruises from the fall. Biden, whose health is the subject of constant attention, told reporters that he was in the process of making up his mind on easing US tariffs on China imposed by former US President Donald Trump in order to soften inflationary pressures and he would be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping soon. He added that he was happy with the action taken on gun legislation by his home state of Delaware, which passed a ban on assault-style weapons after he was asked if he was satisfied with the progress in arms regulation. Biden broke a foot while playing with his pet German shepherds shortly after his election but before taking office. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Russia's business elite and said that Western sanctions mad and thoughtless. He also urged Russian Oligarchs to invest in Russia.

Putin speaks to Russia's business elite: 'Western sanctions mad and thoughtless'

Inflation in the United States is at a 40-year high of 8.6 percent. The White House is desperate to bring the prices down, desperate enough to even ease tariffs on China; reports suggest that the US president is leading towards easing some of Trump's China tariffs.

US president Joe Biden weighs China's tariff rollback to ease inflation

<p>A video going around on social media is showing&nbsp;US President Joe Biden in an apparently&nbsp;confused state of mind about&nbsp;his visit to Saudi Arabia. The clip shows Biden saying he doesn't have plans to go to Saudi Arabia just minutes before talking about his upcoming visit there.</p>

<p>Reporters then question him, "What would be holding up the decision at this point? Are there commitments from the Saudis you're waiting for?" to which he immediately responds, "It happens to be a larger meeting taking place in Saudi Arabia. That's the reason I'm going."</p>

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<p>Twitter users have attempted to decode Biden's reaction to the Saudi Arabia visit. Since the video was uploaded, it has crossed 5K views and millions of comments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The man does not know he is alive." wrote a&nbsp;user.</p>

<p>There have also been several retweets of the video with people's own captions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden would be travelling to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied west bank, and Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>In Saudi, Biden will be meeting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.</p>

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<p>However, according to reports, several people from the Democratic party have been against the proposed visit to the country because of the human rights violations against Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>

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A video going around on social media is showing US President Joe Biden in an apparently confused state of mind about his visit to Saudi Arabia. The clip shows Biden saying he doesn't have plans to go to Saudi Arabia just minutes before talking about his upcoming visit there.

A video going around on social media is showing US President Joe Biden in an apparently confused state of mind about his visit to Saudi Arabia. The clip shows Biden saying he doesn't have plans to go to Saudi Arabia just minutes before talking about his upcoming visit there. Reporters then question him, "What would be holding up the decision at this point? Are there commitments from the Saudis you're waiting for?" to which he immediately responds, "It happens to be a larger meeting taking place in Saudi Arabia. That's the reason I'm going." Biden is asked if he has decided to go to Saudi Arabia and he says “no, not yet.” Then he says “that’s the reason I’m going.” pic.twitter.com/7jMMd7NpeC — Suzy (@Suzy_NotSuzy) June 13, 2022 × Also read | Washington DC street in front of Saudi embassy named after Jamal Khashoggi Twitter users have attempted to decode Biden's reaction to the Saudi Arabia visit. Since the video was uploaded, it has crossed 5K views and millions of comments. Watch | Washington renames Saudi Embassy street as 'Jamal Khashoggi way' "The man does not know he is alive." wrote a user. There have also been several retweets of the video with people's own captions. On Tuesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden would be travelling to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied west bank, and Saudi Arabia. In Saudi, Biden will be meeting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Also read | Joe Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in July, plans to meet with Mohammed bin Salman However, according to reports, several people from the Democratic party have been against the proposed visit to the country because of the human rights violations against Saudi Arabia. The visit will address several global challenges with Saudi Arabia, including the rising oil prices and the Iran nuclear crisis, reported Wall Street Journal quoting US officials. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda.</p>

<p>The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children."</p>

<p>The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community.</p>

<p>A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states."</p>

<p>The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents.</p>

<p>Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said.</p>

<p>These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders.

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda. The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children." The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community. A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states." The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents. Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said. These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House. Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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