The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities.
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Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead
Trump’s threats to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have weighed on markets, even though there has been considerable uncertainty over whether he would make good on his threat.
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Trump introduces a green card for the rich: the gold card
The new visa program would effectively replace the current EB-5 investor visa program, and the proceeds could be used for deficit reduction.
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In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips
President Trump’s pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone — except for economists.
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Trump travels to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California
President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
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After half a century in politics, Biden will bid farewell in an Oval Office address
President Biden had once hoped to be giving a second inaugural address. Instead, he’ll be saying farewell to public life, and trying to frame his legacy one last time.
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Biden puts AI and climate at the top of the list for Trump administration
President Biden, 82, has focused on U.S. foreign policy for decades. As he leaves office, he said his team’s work on artificial intelligence and climate was key for his successor to follow through on.
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Biden marks his climate legacy during Amazon visit, asserting ‘nobody’ can reverse it
“Some may seek to deny or delay the clean energy revolution that’s underway in America, but nobody — nobody — can reverse it,” Biden said. But Trump has vowed to roll back those plans.
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Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting
The leaders agreed that humans should control decisions to use nuclear weapons — not AI. And they talked about the importance of stability during the transition to a new U.S. administration.
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Biden and Xi will meet on Saturday, the 3rd and likely final time during Biden’s term
This is likely to be their final meeting before President Biden leaves office. Biden sees it as a chance to reflect on the “tough relationship” between the two countries, an official said.
