Why Biden Blocked the Us Steel Deal with Japans Nippon Steel

Biden celebrates ceasefire deal in farewell address

President Biden praised the ceasefire and hostage release agreement reached between Hamas and Israel in his farewell address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.

CBS News - Jan. 15

What to know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as Trump and Biden respond

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump

Rarely have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. But the president and the president-elect didn’t quite share credit.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

The Memo: Trump, Biden battle over credit for Israel-Hamas deal

It took more than 15 months to get a ceasefire deal in Gaza that might last. But it took no time at all for a political battle to erupt in Washington over who deserves the credit for it. “The EPIC ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

Biden and Trump both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

With five days remaining in President Biden's administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

'It's disturbing': Hirono asks why Bondi can't say Biden won in 2020

Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questioned Pam Bondi during her confirmation hearing about her not directly acknowledging President Biden defeated President-elect Trump during the 2020 election.

NBC News - Jan. 15

China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal

Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US ban

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal

He made the comment in a speech outlining his foreign policy legacy.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Joe Biden says Israel and Hamas on the brink of sealing ceasefire deal

US president says agreement that could pause more than 14 months of fighting matches a proposal he made months ago. Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'on the brink of coming to fruition,' Biden says

Advances have been made in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Cleveland-Cliffs partnering with Nucor on potential bid for U.S. Steel, sources say

The White House over the weekend extended the deadline for Nippon to permanently end its pursuit of U.S. Steel until June.

CNBC - Jan. 13

New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World

The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.

Wired - Jan. 13

Despite Nippon Steel Negotiation, U.S., Japan Retain Strong Relationship

Though the president blocked Japanese purchase of Nippon Steel, it remains a U.S. ally.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

British Steel blunder forced Scunthorpe blast furnace closure

Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operations

Financial Times - Jan. 12

From U.S. Steel to the ‘Art of the Deal’ — Trump’s opportunity for economic statecraft

The deal-focused orientation of President-elect Trump can serve as both the carrot and the stick in a new diplomatic paradigm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

Joe Biden delays order to end Nippon Steel bid for US Steel

Suspension of executive order until 18 June gives courts time to review steelmakers’ legal challenge. The Biden administration has delayed until June an order for Nippon Steel to abandon its ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Biden administration delays enforcing order blocking Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal

The Biden administration will hold off enforcing a requirement laid out in an executive order this month that Nippon Steel abandon its $14.9 billion bid for U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 12

New Orleans attack would’ve had ‘completely different outcome’ if steel barriers were used, inventor says

Peter Whitford says Archer barriers, which the city had stored away, have record of stopping vehicle rammings. The deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans “would have had a completely ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings

Global business Travel Group — also known as Amex GBT — was trying to avoid a future business loss to CWT by buying the company, the DOJ alleges.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Appeals court temporarily blocks 9/11 plea deals

An appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked a plea deal for three accused 9/11 plotters in a win for the Justice Department and Pentagon, which had requested this week that the court block the ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

U.S. Steel Faces Stark Choices as Nippon Steel Merger Founders

The onetime dynamo is fighting to revive a takeover by Nippon Steel. Other tie-ups could also face obstacles, and going it alone could force cutbacks.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins

These prospects deserve playing time, they just can't seem to find it with their current teams

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Pentagon asks court to block 9/11 plea deals

The Justice Department, on behalf of the Pentagon, on Tuesday asked an appeals court to block an effort to enforce plea deals reached with four accused conspirators of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal

Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-Cliffs

Financial Times - Jan. 8

U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt

Trump opposes U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, but CEO David Burritt believes he can convince the president-elect that the deal is in the interest of U.S. workers.

CNBC - Jan. 7

U.S. Steel CEO appeals to Trump after Biden blocks deal with Japanese firm

President-elect Trump has also opposed Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which President Biden blocked last week.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Most in US expect Biden presidency will be viewed negatively: Gallup

Most Americans expect that President Biden’s four-year tenure will be viewed more negatively than positively, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday by Gallup, found that 54 percent ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.

Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown

Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Nippon Steel chief warns Trump that tariffs alone will not strengthen US industry

Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Nippon Steel CEO doubles down on pledge to acquire U.S. Steel after suing Biden administration

Japan's Nippon Steel emphasized that it is not giving up on its takeover of U.S. Steel, a day after suing the Joe Biden administration over blocking the proposed merger.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Breaking down the Nippon and U.S. Steel lawsuit against Biden administration

U.S. Steel is suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the company's $15 billion acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel. International investment expert Sarah Bauerle ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Challenge Biden's Move to Kill $14.1 Billion Deal

The companies accuse the president, head of steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs CEO of teaming up to block the transaction.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas President Biden has blocked new offshore ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Why Biden Blocked the Us Steel Deal with Japans Nippon Steel

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