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Biden Administration

Rep. Ro Khanna Implores Biden to Act on Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration's plan to restart payments in February could hurt Democrats in the upcoming midterms.

Let’s Abandon False Dichotomy of “Offensive vs. Defensive” Support for Yemen War
The characterization is meaningless because Saudi Arabia’s involvement in Yemen is entirely offensive.

Saudi Arabia Arms Sale Is One of Biden’s Many Militaristic Actions in First Year
When it comes to concrete action, President Joe Biden has accepted and continued along his predecessor's path.

Israel’s Hard-Line Position Is Sabotaging US-Iran Negotiations
The Biden administration needs to get the nuclear deal resealed to avoid a catastrophic war with Iran.

Biden Administration Rejects Calls for Ban on “Killer Robots”
Dozens of countries have expressed support for a global ban on the use of autonomous weapons systems.

Republicans Are Threatening to Shut Down Government Over Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
It's a last-ditch attempt by the GOP to deny funding for enforcement of Biden's vaccine mandate for large businesses.

Biden Is Quietly Continuing a Trump-Era Ploy to Privatize Medicare
The Medicare experiment could result in health care policy and political nightmare, but most in Congress seem unaware.

Biden Is Offering “Trivial Changes” to Oil and Gas Leasing Policy, Critics Say
A new Interior Department report about leasing public lands and waters has left climate campaigners fuming.

Climate Diplomacy Failed Again. Only Movements From Below Can Save the Planet.
Let's not again be fooled into hoping that a climate conference used to defend national economic interests will save us.

Biden’s Call for Racial Equity Lacks Protections for Marginalized Workers
Strengthened protections for meat-processing workers are long overdue. It's time for the federal government to act.