The new minimum tax on large companies by the Biden administration aims to raise $250 billion over the next decade.
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Biden ‘outraged’ by U.S. activist’s death; Israel kills dozens in Gaza strikes
Witnesses say Aysenur Eygi, 26, was fatally shot in the head last week by Israeli soldiers who opened fire while she was participating in a protest of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Trump signals support for Biden plan to loosen marijuana restrictions
The former president suggests he wants to see marijuana reclassified as a Schedule III drug, the first time Trump has endorsed the easing of federal restrictions.
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Biden cease-fire push falters again after new demand by Hamas
At several recent points the United States, along with Qatar and Egypt, believed a deal was within reach, only for Israel or Hamas to derail the talks with new demands that set negotiators back weeks or months.
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Biden signs order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages
The grants would prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
A lawsuit by seven Republican-led states claims the administration is exceeding its authority and illegally preparing to forgive loans before the rule is even in effect.
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Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction
The president’s son was already facing potential prison time after his June conviction on felony gun charges.
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U.S. plans to present ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Gaza cease-fire deal soon
Officials hope the grim discovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza will renew urgency for a deal – but say they may walk away if it does not.
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Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington visit
Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Trump of staging a ‘political stunt’ that ‘disrespected sacred ground.’
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Portland woman shares stage with Biden and Harris after advocating for lower drug prices
Judy Aiken, 70, was part of a White House rollout of a new law that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices of some drugs.