Biden says ‘oligarchy’ emerging in US in final White House address
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In Farewell Address, Biden Warns of an ‘Oligarchy’ Taking Shape in America
President Biden did not explicitly name President-elect Donald J. Trump, but his remarks went straight at the tension at the heart of the incoming White House.The New York Times - 32m -
Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.NBC News - 2h -
In final address, Biden warns of tech industrial complex, lists threats to U.S.
President Biden delivered his fifth and final address from the Oval Office five days before the end of his single term in office.CBS News - 2h -
Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live
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Hunter Biden investigation will proceed after father leaves White House, Jordan says
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Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House
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Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says
"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days
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Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House
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Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.CBS News - Jan. 2
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