Biden makes moves to cancel Ukraine’s debts ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The Biden administration is seeking to cancel $4.65 billion worth of debts owed to the U.S. by Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 2025.

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Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

Jack Smith expected to resign ahead of Trump inauguration

Special counsel Jack Smith plans to wrap up his work and resign from his post before President-elect Trump is sworn in. Trump has boasted that he plans to fire Smith “within two seconds” of taking ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Biden’s Ukraine move tests Putin, riles Trump allies

The Biden administration is apparently calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s bluff by allowing Ukraine to strike far into Russian territory with U.S. weapons systems, a move that has drawn the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders

The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.

Bond investors load up on ‘Magnificent Seven’ debt in bullish move ahead of earnings

Investors have been snapping up bonds issued by Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Biden's Ukraine missile move will have 'some impact': Retired major

Lyons questioned the timing of the decision, saying, “I’m not sure why we didn’t allow this two or three years ago."

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump’s return

Kyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught

World - Financial Times - November 13

Biden says men voting for Trump making ‘mistake’

President Biden warned against men voting for former President Trump in the general election, dubbing it a “mistake” while boarding Air Force One on Saturday. The president made the comment in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Biden administration tightens sage grouse protections ahead of second Trump term

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage grouse — an iconic bird that inhabits public lands across the U.S. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of meeting with Biden, GOP leadership

President-elect Donald Trump is in Washington Wednesday for the first time since winning the election. He'll meet with Republican congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and President Biden at the ...

Special Report: Biden hosts Trump at White House ahead of transition

President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden met at the White House — Trump's first time in the building since he left office in 2021. NBC News' correspondents cover the historic meeting ...

Could Trump reinstate the student debt that Biden forgave? Here's what experts say

Millions of student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven under the Biden administration. Could President-elect Donald Trump claw back that relief?

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement

Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt. Somalia has announced that more than $1.1bn (£860m) of outstanding loans will be ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

White House says Biden will attend inauguration regardless of who wins

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that President Biden will be attending the inauguration regardless of who wins the presidential election.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Trump, Harris make last-ditch plea to voters ahead of Election Day

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day, seeking any last minute advantage with the race essentially a dead heat. The two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Watch live: Trump makes final pitch ahead of Election Day

Former President Trump is holding back-to-back rallies in key swing states on Monday one day before voters head to the polls on Election Day. Trump will be in Raleigh, N.C. at 10 a.m. EST; then ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Harris and Trump make their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are making their final pitches to undecided voters ahead of Election Day. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard, Allie Raffa, Maura Barrett, and Chuck ...

Biden needs to Trump-proof US support for NATO, Ukraine

Given that Trump may well pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an agreement with Putin, it is incumbent on the Biden administration to strengthen Kyiv’s hand as much as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Biden trying to surge aid to Ukraine, will meet with Trump in coming days

President Biden is trying to use his last few months in office to increase U.S. aid to Ukraine with support for Kyiv in question once the Trump administration takes over at the White House. The ...

Trump discussed Ukraine, Middle East with Biden in White House meeting

President-elect Trump said he discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with President Biden during the meeting at the White House, which he said was “really good.” “I asked for his views ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Biden’s Parting Gift to Ukraine Could Also Help Trump

Trump can stop the missiles to be used against Russia, but he may not want to.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Biden's Ukraine missiles decision enrages Russia, riles Trump allies

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Biden's Ukraine missiles decision enrages Russia, riles Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Ukraine war Trump could inherit after Biden’s escalation

The Biden administration is taking a calculated risk in its decision to permit long-range missile strikes inside Russia.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump: 'No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!'

President-elect Trump on Tuesday called for the Senate to stop confirming judges before he is sworn into office, amid a frantic effort from Democrats to confirm President Biden’s nominees. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

FCC chair to step down on Trump's inauguration

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced Wednesday she will depart the regulatory agency on Inauguration Day when President-elect Trump returns to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Kremlin makes stark warning after Biden lets Ukraine use long-range missiles

The Kremlin says President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia could lead to a world war. Biden's approval of the weapons deployment marks a large shift in policy as the ...

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich

Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...

Here's what you need to know ahead of the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings release

These are lots of key questions and things to keep an eye when the first set of CFP rankings are released on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

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