Asma Khalid
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World
Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel. President Biden wants to triple tariffs on the imports and take other new steps to curb imports.
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World
Biden met with a small group of Muslims yesterday. This doctor walked out
The relationship between the White House and Arab-Americans and Muslims is fraught because of President Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza,
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The White House is planning a scaled-down iftar dinner to mark Ramadan this year
White House officials appear to be trying to hold an event that will both reflect the somber mood in the Muslim community because of the war and also curb the possibility of protests.
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Biden is looking at options for the border. But he's running into legal issues
President Biden told governors that he's looking for ways to take executive action to reduce the number of migrants crossing the southern border — but he's limited by laws and lack of funding.
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World
Harris says 'there is only Plan A' for Ukraine aid. Zelenskyy says he's counting on it
Ukraine aid is stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives. Vice President Harris said there's no other option for helping Ukraine push back against Russia's invasion.
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Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies
Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
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House Speaker Johnson insists Biden can close the border with an executive order
Now that Congress has balked at a proposed border measure, here are the other things President Biden could do to toughen up border policy.
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World
Biden tells Republicans to 'show some spine,' buck Trump, and back border bill
President Biden said it seems like the bill with funding for the border, Ukraine and other national security issues will fail. He vowed to make that failure an election issue.
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World
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted Biden's campaign speech
President Biden has firmly allied himself with the Israeli government after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. But the progressive wing of his party is increasingly critical about civilian deaths in Gaza.
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National
Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on the economy
GOP presidential hopefuls know that the economy is an important issue — if not the top issue — for voters. That means it's a big talker on the campaign trail and a focus area for winning votes.