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Winter is hitting Gaza and many Palestinians have little protection from the cold
Nearly two million displaced Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to protect themselves from the coming winterABC News - 7m -
Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud
Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.The New York Times - 1d -
Biden drops plan to protect transgender athletes
President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to provide some protections for transgender athletes as part of an administration-wide plan to jettison pending regulations to prevent President-elect ...ESPN - 10h -
Biden Administration Weighs Putting Up Roadblocks to Trump’s Deportation Campaign
The administration may extend protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants whose legal status is set to expire near the start of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Biden administration withdraws proposed regulations on transgender athletes, student debt
The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a pending regulation governing transgender athletes, abandoning an effort to provide some protections for transgender students that the incoming Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza sue Biden administration
Group of nine plaintiffs allege administration has abandoned them and their families. A group of Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza have sued the Biden administration , alleging it has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biden administration to announce 'ambitious' climate goal
The Biden administration will announce an "ambitious" new climate goal Thursday morning that aims to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035.ABC News - 2d -
Biden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035
The Biden administration on Wednesday approved California's trailblazing rules that would set stricter-than-federal emissions standards, in a bid to ban gas car sales by 2035. In doing so, the ...The Hill - 3d -
GOP senator blocks proposal to protect federal workers from Trump
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) on Tuesday blocked a request by Democratic senators to pass legislation to protect federal workers from civil service reforms that President-elect Trump has ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden Administration Running Out of Time to Send Allocated Aid to Ukraine
Senior officials discussed U.S. plans to announce additional support for Ukraine, and spoke about casualties among North Korean troops sent to help Russia.The New York Times - 4d -
Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm
A measured response is needed that strengthens resilience without adding fuel to an already volatile geopolitical environment.The Hill - 4d -
Biden administration casts fresh doubt on new US LNG expansion
Energy secretary says more gas projects would push up domestic prices and threaten climate goalsFinancial Times - 4d -
Democrats divided over Biden administration response to reported drone sightings
The Biden administration’s response to mounting public concern over alleged drone sightings in the northeast is dividing Democrats on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers are defending the executive ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden Administration Agrees to Record $15 Billion Loan to PG&E
The Energy Department loan would finance the California utility’s efforts to upgrade the power grid and reduce emissions.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack
The Commerce Department is banning the few remaining operations of China Telecom in the United States, a move that appears unlikely to deter Beijing from conducting sophisticated cyberoperations.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden administration races to cement climate gains
The Biden administration is sprinting to finalize the unfinished pieces of its climate policy, from fully disbursing Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds to getting final regulations out the door. ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Biden administration enters climate policy endgame
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration enters climate policy endgame The Biden administration is sprinting to finalize any unfinished pieces of its ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
Top U.S. officials are in the Middle East pressing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administrationABC News - Dec. 12 -
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
A Wish List From CEOs for the Trump Administration
The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council has plenty of advice for the incoming president. Here are their requests for the economy, healthcare, technology and energy.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Blinken defends Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified in a House hearing on the chaotic and deadly 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still searching for answers. CBS News political ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
Biden administration officials said Wednesday they have no current plans to authorize a stockpiled bird flu vaccine, despite an escalating outbreak among livestock in the U.S. and at least 58 human ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Biden administration split over US Steel deal
Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security riskFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return
Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
How to protect your packages from porch pirates
Front door surveillance cameras can help catch people stealing packages, but they don't necessarily help stop the thefts. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at several ways people are trying to protect ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Biden proposes protections for monarch butterfly
The Biden administration is proposing protections for the monarch butterfly – though the protections face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Biden Administration Sprints to Tie Up Tech Loose Ends
Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Biden administration bans cancer-causing solvent used in dry cleaning
The Biden administration is banning a cancer-causing substance used in dry cleaning and is also banning most uses of another, similar chemical. The administration's ban is on a chemical known as ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Biden administration announces almost $1 billion in additional weapons support for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced on Saturday nearly $1 million in arms support for Ukraine, the Department of Defense said in a press release. The $988 million assistance package will provide the ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Biden eyes relaxed limits for pesticide
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Advocates push back on EPA pesticide move The Biden administration is proposing to raise a key threshold determining how much of ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Biden proposes raising acceptable threshold for common agricultural pesticide
The Biden administration is proposing to raise a key threshold determining how much of a pesticide that’s commonly used in the agriculture industry the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Now, They Want Protection From Lawsuits.
A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Hispanic senators press Biden to protect immigrants before leaving White House
The Senate’s three current Hispanic Democrats are calling on President Biden to extend and strengthen humanitarian protections for certain groups of immigrants whose legal status could be stripped ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The Biden administration has backed the plaintiffs. Here’s what to know.
The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine
The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term. The Biden administration is rushing military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
