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Vaccinated US Tourists to Be Allowed into Europe this Summer

April 26, 2021 Focus Washington

American tourists who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed back into the European Union this summer. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, told the New York Times Sunday that […]

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As Biden's one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden is sure to face a long list of questions

Biden Recognizes Atrocities against Armenians as Genocide in Historic Break from Past Presidents

April 25, 2021 Focus Washington

President Joe Biden on Saturday recognized the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 20th century as a genocide, a historic though largely symbolic move that will likely strain already […]

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U.S. Manufacturing, New Homes Sales Underscore Booming Economy

April 25, 2021 Focus Washington

U.S. factory activity powered ahead in early April, though manufacturers increasingly struggled to source raw materials and other inputs as a reopening economy leads to a boom in domestic demand, which could slow momentum in […]

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Saudi Arabia to Join New Forum on Climate Change

April 25, 2021 Focus Washington

Saudi Arabia will join the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar in forming a new platform for oil and gas producers to discuss how they can support the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate […]

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After Blazing U.S. Stock Rally, Some Warn of Tougher Market Ahead

April 25, 2021 Focus Washington

Some of Wall Street’s biggest names are predicting a pause in a rally that has taken the S&P 500 (.SPX) to fresh records this year, leaving investors trying to determine whether to lock in some […]

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West Virginia AG Threatens Lawsuit against Biden Climate Plan

April 25, 2021 Focus Washington

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday, vowed to take the Biden administration to court if the president does not seek congressional approval for his latest plan to combat climate change, Fox News informed. […]

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The ports and waterways funding comes from President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, which was signed into law by Congress last year

Durbin, Grassley Blast Biden Move to Increase H-2B Seasonal Worker Visas

April 24, 2021 Focus Washington

Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Thursday blasted a decision by the Biden administration to increase the number of available H-2B seasonal worker visas, citing long-standing concerns, Fox News informed. The Biden administration […]

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California Gov prposed new $2.7 billion disaster responsee package to fight coronavirus

California Gov. Newsom Raising Money by Tying Caitlyn Jenner to Trump

April 24, 2021 Focus Washington

The campaign team of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s immediately started blasting Caitlyn Jenner after she revealed her candidacy for his seat, Fox News informed. After the Republican announced her candidacy, Newsom sent an email blast […]

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US Worried Hundreds of Federally Funded Scientists Could be Compromised by China

April 24, 2021 Focus Washington

U.S. officials on Thursday revealed they are worried that China may have compromised hundreds of federally funded scientists dispersed at colleges and universities across the country, Fox News informed. Officials from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health […]

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Montana Governor Signs Bill to Protect Second Amendment from Federal Gun Restrictions

April 24, 2021 Focus Washington

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law Friday that’s set to protect gun owners in the state from any new federal regulations or bans on firearms, Fox News informed. “Today, I proudly signed Rep. […]

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Trump to Hannity: Big Tech Should Face Antitrust Scrutiny, Slams CNN over Leaked Video

April 24, 2021 Focus Washington

Social media and Big Tech firms like Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and Google should go through the scrutiny of antitrust investigatory bodies, given their monopolistic actions toward American political discourse, former President Donald J. Trump stated […]

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George W. Bush Says he Regrets Suggesting Entire GOP is ‘Isolationist,’ ‘Nativist’

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

Former President George W. Bush in an interview with People published Thursday stated that he “painted with too broad a brush” in describing the modern Republican Party as “isolationist” and “nativist,” Fox News informed. Bush had made […]

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Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run for Governor of California

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

Reality television star Caitlyn Jenner revealed her plans Friday to run for governor of California, Fox News informed. “I’m in! California is worth fighting for,” Jenner tweeted. Jenner, a Republican, also filed paperwork to seek […]

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Republican States Blast Alleged Legal Defects of Biden’s ‘Radical’ Climate Plan

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

Republican state attorneys general are at odds with some legal defects in President Joe Biden’s plan to reduce U.S. carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by 2030, Fox News informed. Biden made the declaration Thursday as part […]

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Biden to Assemble Anti-corruption Task Force to Take on Illegal Immigration

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

President Joe Biden is thinking about creating an anti-corruption task force that will address mass migration coming from Central America, a top U.S. official announced Thursday, Fox News informed. Special Envoy to the Triangle Nations, […]

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New Probe Confirms Trump Officials Blocked Puerto Rico from Receiving Hurricane Aid

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

The administration of former President Donald Trump obstructed an investigation looking into why officials withheld about $20 billion in hurricane relief for Puerto Rico following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017, one of […]

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SpaceX Launches 4 Astronauts to ISS on Recycled Rocket and Capsule

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

Four astronauts from three countries bound for the International Space Station launched from the Florida coast early Friday morning as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission, ABC News reports. Friday’s launch marked only the third […]

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White House Writes Off Johnson & Johnson Vaccine after String of Production Failures

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

The Biden administration has stood by Johnson & Johnson as the vaccine maker struggled to deliver promised doses of its Covid-19 vaccine — but privately, frustrated senior health officials have largely written off the shot, […]

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Montana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Residents to Challenge Regulations on Religious Grounds

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation into law on Thursday that allows individuals to challenge government regulations that infringe on their religious beliefs, according to The Hill. The bill, dubbed the “Montana Religious Freedom […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Life Without Parole Sentences for Juveniles

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

The Supreme Court on Thursday shot down a Mississippi man’s bid to overturn a life sentence he got for killing his grandfather at age 15 — with the majority ruling that a judge does not […]

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Biden to Float Historic Tax Increase on Investment Gains for the Rich

April 23, 2021 Focus Washington

President Joe Biden will roll out a plan to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, including the largest-ever increase in levies on investment gains, to fund about $1 trillion in childcare, universal pre-kindergarten education and […]

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S&P 500 Gives Up Gain and Declines in Sudden Move on Biden Capital Gains Tax Report

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

U.S stocks fell to session lows in a swift fashion on Thursday after a report that President Joe Biden is slated to propose much higher capital gains taxes for the rich, CNBC reported. The S&P […]

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Rich Countries Are Refusing to Waive the Rights on COVID Vaccines as Global Cases Hit Record Levels

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

The U.S., Canada and U.K. are among some of the high-income countries actively blocking a patent-waiver proposal designed to boost the global production of Covid-19 vaccines, CNBC writes. It comes as coronavirus cases worldwide surge […]

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U.S. Labor Market Is Heating Up as Fewer People Seek Unemployment Benefits

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

Weekly unemployment claims fell to a new pandemic-era low for a second week, suggesting the labor market’s recovery is picking up steam and that the April employment report could be strong, CNBC writes. First-time claims […]

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Biden to Announce US will Aim to Cut Carbon Emissions by as Much as 52% by 2030

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

President Joe Biden on Thursday will kick off a climate summit attended by 40 other world leaders by announcing an ambitious cut in greenhouse gas emissions as he looks to put the US back at […]

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US Pays Child Migrant Sponsors to Travel to the Border

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

The government is paying travel costs for sponsors trying to pick up migrant children from shelters, amid the surge of unaccompanied children seeking asylum at the border, according to New York Post. The policy underscores […]

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House Votes to Limit Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi Killing

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

The House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to restrict arms sales to Saudi Arabia over its killing of the U.S.-based dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Politico reports. The bill, H.R. 1392, would bar sales, authorizations and […]

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Chauvin Verdict Injects a Fresh Jolt of Momentum into Police Overhaul Efforts

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

The guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd has injected new momentum into efforts by the White House and Congress to overhaul policing practices, with bipartisan talks picking up speed as President Biden prepares […]

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Republican, Democratic House Lawmakers Urge Fully Funding US Assistance to Israel

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are urging the House Appropriations Committee to fully fund U.S. assistance to Israel amid its deliberations for the 2022 budget and pushback from progressive Democrats, according to The […]

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Border Crisis: Sens. Cornyn, Sinema to Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Migrant Surge

April 22, 2021 Focus Washington

A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced Thursday by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz, Fox News reports The bill would address the Biden administration’s ability […]

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