'No apologies for what I did': Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal
World | Jan 20, 2022, 07:18 AM ISTBiden, however, expressed his sympathy for the crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the nation in mid-August.
Biden, however, expressed his sympathy for the crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the nation in mid-August.
Biden’s criticism was blistering of the defeated president whom he blamed for the attack that has fundamentally changed Congress and the nation, and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
"In light of these changed circumstances, and based on recommendation of CDC, I have determined that it's in the interests of US to revoke Proclamation 10315," said President Biden.
The $768.2 billion price tag marks $25 billion more than Biden initially requested from Congress, a prior proposal that was rejected by members of both parties out of concerns it would undermine US efforts to keep pace militarily with China and Russia.
The measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from White House, as well as corporate opposition, to win final passage last week in the Senate, following earlier House passage.
Joe Biden said that his administration will work with states to ensure equitable distribution.
The Commission will advise the President on ways the public, private, and non-profit sectors can work together to advance equity and opportunity for every Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, the White House said.
Biden's team is developing the itinerary in consultation with local officials to ensure that his presence doesn't distract from the ongoing emergency response.
“My message to the American people is this: America is moving again and your life is going to change for the better,” Joe Biden said.
US Vice President Kamala Harris also extended her best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali, and called to honour the light within one another.
Trump Media and Technology Group and Digital World Acquisition Group, which is already listed on the Nasdaq, have entered into a merger to form a new company, chaired by the former president, according to a press release.
Ultimately, a handful of Senate Republicans agreed to join Democrats and voted to end GOP delays and move to a final vote on the legislation, but Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said Republicans will offer no support for another increase in December.
Clinton, 75, was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday evening for a non-COVID-related infection, Angel Ureña said in a statement.
PM Modi, who is on a 3-day visit to the US, held his maiden bilateral meeting with US President Biden and attended the Quad leaders Summit.
Gandhi's concept of trusteeship is a social and economic philosophy aiming to bring justice in society. It provides a means by which the wealthy people would be the trustees of the trust (Earth) that looked after the welfare of the people in general.
Prime Minister Modi, who is visiting the US for the 7th time after assuming office in 2014, was received by President Biden at the White House.
The booster plan marks an important shift in the nation's vaccination drive. Britain and Israel are already giving a third round of shots over strong objections from the World Health Organization that poor countries don't have enough for their initial doses.
Earlier in an interview with CNN, Khan had said that Joe Biden is a "busy man" when he was asked that did he receive any call from the US President.
The Quad summit will take place amidst China's aggressive behaviour in the resource-rich South China Sea.
US VP Kamala Harris and 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhof will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania for a separate event.
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