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Biden Administration
New Rule Will Lower Child Care Co-Pays, Improve Payments to Day Care Providers
The White House says families are expected to save about $200 a month on average. The new rule is effective April 30.
Palestine Advocates Slam Biden for Pushing $18 Billion Warplane Sale to Israel
The deal involves the sale of as many as 50 F-15 fighters, as well as munitions, training, and other support.
New Electronic Monitoring Tech Piloted Both Inside and Outside of Prisons, Jails
Some devices have the potential to reveal not just the wearer’s location, but also capture personal data.
State Department Official Resigns Over Biden Gaza Policy
“Trying to advocate for human rights just became impossible,” Foreign Affairs Officer Annelle Sheline said.
Experts Back Mexico’s Ban on Genetically Modified Corn Amid US Trade Dispute
The Biden administration is challenging the ban in a dispute settlement panel under a North American trade deal.
Jeremy Corbyn Calls for Pressuring Biden to Drop All Charges Against Assange
"All of us that believe in democracy should now be standing alongside Julian," the former UK Labor Party leader said.
24-Hour Vigil Highlighting the “State of the Genocide” in Gaza Held in Chicago
As Biden spoke in Washington, organizers in Chicago highlighted his support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Haitian Asylum Seekers Take the Biden Administration to Court
A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit accusing the administration of racial discrimination and rights violations.
Oil and Gas Industry Could See Methane Pollution Fees Exceeding $1 Billion
A new analysis found that under the IRA, some companies may be liable for fees that could bankrupt some operators.
Biden to Forgive Another $1.2B in Student Debt for Over 150K Borrowers
Borrowers will start getting emails as early as February 21 informing them that they will receive debt forgiveness.