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Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

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Police in Los Angeles say they have seized a fake driving license bearing the photo of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The police department praised the officers involved for being “up to speed” with world leaders. … Read More >Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

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Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

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US President Joe Biden has signed the coronavirus relief bill, clearing the way for some Americans to get a one-time $1,400 check and giving billions to a number of other policy priorities. He left without taking questions. … Read More >Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

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‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

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US President Joe Biden marked International Women’s Day by announcing that two female generals will head US military commands, and by establishing a White House Gender Policy Council to promote ‘equity.’ … Read More >‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day

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Harris Reportedly Taking Bigger Role in Forming Biden’s Foreign, National Security Policies

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While the role of the US vice president is traditionally seen as integral, the responsibilities given to the post often vary depending on the leadership installed in the White House, as was the case with former Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Joe Biden during past administrations. Both officials took on projects that kept them in-the-know. … Read More >Harris Reportedly Taking Bigger Role in Forming Biden’s Foreign, National Security Policies

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Dozen States Sue Biden Over Attempting to Calculate ‘Social Cost’ of Greenhouse Gases

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In an executive order on climate policy, US President Joe Biden directed the establishment of the “social cost” of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions, saying that it will help agencies determine the “social benefits” of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. … Read More >Dozen States Sue Biden Over Attempting to Calculate ‘Social Cost’ of Greenhouse Gases

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Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A

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Joe Biden has gone longer without giving a press conference with questions and answers than any US president in modern history. Now the elation of his inauguration’s worn off, even his allied media are beginning to wonder why. … Read More >Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A

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We’ll Strike If We Need To: Pentagon Chief Vows to Defend US Troops in Iraq in Wake of Recent Attack

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Earlier in March, an Iraqi base hosting American troops suffered a rocket attack that killed a US contractor. The attack was preceded by a US military strike in Syria, which the Pentagon believes left a member of an Iraqi militia dead and two others injured. … Read More >We’ll Strike If We Need To: Pentagon Chief Vows to Defend US Troops in Iraq in Wake of Recent Attack