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Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition

As President Joe Biden’s tenure ends, a coalition of more than 100 House Democrats has urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment to the United States Constitution. The lawmakers claim that Biden’s actions will advance gender equality and defend constitutional rights, particularly as the country prepares for a new government that is openly hostile to reproductive freedom and LGBTQIA+ rights.

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Democratic Senators Urge Biden to Restrict Military Deployment, Citing Concerns Over Trump’s Plans

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have called on President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to issue a directive limiting the use of military personnel for domestic purposes, warning against potential misuse by President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office on Jan. 20. The senators emphasized the significance of establishing clear guidelines to prevent the deployment of the military against American citizens without explicit constitutional or congressional authorization.

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Biden Announces $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid and $600 Million for African Infrastructure Investments

During his visit to Angola, President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist Africans displaced by severe droughts and food insecurity, alongside $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative. Biden hopes that these measures will serve as a reminder of the U.S. commitment to fostering long-term African partnerships, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.

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Biden Pardons Hunter, Sparking Republican Outrage and Questions of Hypocrisy

President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has thrown the Republican Party into an uproar, exposing what critics have called brazen hypocrisy within the GOP. Biden justified the pardon as a response to politically motivated attacks, while Republicans, many of whom have stood by President-elect Donald Trump despite his extensive legal troubles, unleashed their fury.

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Biden-Harris Administration Moves to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications

As the incoming administration prepares to enact sweeping changes to health policy, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial appointment to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing a critical health issue: obesity. A new proposal aims to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications (AOMs), potentially providing millions of Americans access to life-saving treatments.

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Biden Unveils Fresh Climate Funding as Report Cautions Trump Policies Could Cede Clean Energy Leadership to China

The Biden administration has announced a new wave of climate investments that officials said reinforces efforts to position the United States as a leader in clean energy innovation. The announcement, made ahead of President Biden’s trip to the Amazon, further shows the administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and preserving critical ecosystems even as Biden leaves office. During his upcoming visit, Biden will interact with Indigenous leaders and stakeholders in the Amazon rainforest before making stops in Lima, Peru, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he plans to promote global cooperation on climate action and highlight business opportunities related to clean energy.

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Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden

Standing in the Rose Garden, where a somber yet respectful silence filled the unseasonably warm November air, President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power. Against a backdrop of blooming roses and the White House’s historic pillars, Biden stated his commitment to a peaceful transition, congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and extolling the enduring strength of American democracy. His voice carried conviction as he reminded the nation of the unique nature of the American experiment in self-government, where “the will of the people always prevails.”

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Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new proposed regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting around 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship. The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Department of Education, would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.

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President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact. The troops, from Fort Liberty, North Carolina, are tasked with delivering critical supplies, including food and water, to the hardest-hit areas. The White House claims that the deployment will improve FEMA’s capacity to reach communities cut off by floodwaters and debris as the administration steps up its assistance for those who are storm-affected.

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