[ad_1] CNN — The Biden administration is taking new steps to help protect borrowers from scams in the days before Americans can begin to apply for student loan forgiveness. Officials announced “ongoing and expanded efforts across the administration to combat scams and misinformation” on Wednesday, including “educating borrowers about how …
Read More »White House launches last ditch effort to dissuade OPEC from cutting oil production to avoid a ‘total disaster’
[ad_1] Washington CNN — The Biden administration has launched a full-scale pressure campaign in a last-ditch effort to dissuade Middle Eastern allies from dramatically cutting oil production, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The push comes ahead of Wednesday’s crucial meeting of OPEC+, the international cartel of oil …
Read More »Joe Biden vows support for Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Fiona recovery
[ad_1] President Joe Biden offered his unwavering support for Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Fiona, even as Florida reels from Hurricane Ian. “We are not leaving here, as long as I’m president, until everything — I mean this sincerely — every single thing that we can do is done,” he …
Read More »Photos show recovery days after Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Carolinas
[ad_1] People carrying gas containers look for gas at a distribution center organized by the community after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in St James City, Florida, U.S., October 2, 2022. Marco Bello | Reuters Days after Hurricane Ian hit Florida and the Carolinas, residents are struggling to navigate flooded roads …
Read More »Biden to Florida: ‘We’re gonna pull together as one team’ following Hurricane Ian
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden said Thursday that it’s time for the country to pull together to help those affected by Hurricane Ian as he sought to deliver unifying remarks at the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s headquarters in Washington. “My message to the people of Florida and to the …
Read More »U.S., South Korea working to rectify problems on EV subsidies: Korea minister
[ad_1] South Korean and U.S. officials are working toward a “concrete proposal” to resolve their differences over electric vehicle subsidies, South Korea’s trade minister told CNBC. “We’ve established a specific dialogue channel to address this particular issue, and we are glad that the U.S. government wholeheartedly engaged with us to …
Read More »Biden tells Floridians to heed warnings over Hurricane Ian: ‘The danger is real’
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned Florida residents to heed precautions and listen to officials as the “incredibly dangerous” Hurricane Ian barrels toward the Sunshine State. “This storm is incredibly dangerous, to state the obvious. It’s life-threatening. You should obey all warnings and directions from emergency officials. …
Read More »GOP leaders still strive to appease Trump’s base on election denialism
[ad_1] CNN — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stumps for some of this year’s midterm candidates ahead of what looks increasingly like a showdown with former President Donald Trump in 2024, he’s seemed to be more nimble than most on the Trump tightrope. He’s offered a wink and a nod …
Read More »CBO says Biden’s student loan cancellation plan could cost $400 billion
[ad_1] Washington CNN — President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for low- and middle-income borrowers could cost $400 billion, according to a Congressional Budget Office report released Monday. Biden announced the forgiveness plan in August, after facing mounting pressure from progressives to …
Read More »Biden welcomes World Series champion Atlanta Braves to the White House
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden welcomed the Atlanta Braves to the White House on Monday, celebrating their 2021 World Series championship win with an event in the East Room. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to secure Major League Baseball’s championship last November. It marked the …
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