Tag: Joe Biden

Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 08:41 UTC
Argentina has great expectations with Biden's multilateralism and a “common friend”, Pope Francis

The administration of president Alberto Fernandez is convinced that Argentina is not a priority for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris government, because as ambassador Jorge Argüello in Washington was repeatedly told when he tried to establish closer links, “one president at a time.”
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 10:13 UTC
National Guard members on duty in Washington have had backgrounds screened

While the US capital Washington under lockdown and strict security measures emulates Baghdad, law enforcement agencies have screened the 25,000 plus National Guard members to make sure they do not pose a security risk during president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration, according to comments from top military officers.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:54 UTC
Brazil sets out its position ahead of US president Joe Biden's administration

President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, which embraced both the Trump administration and its core ideals, wants president Joe Biden to know where Brazil stands and it’s not about to reverse course in response to the change of U.S. leadership.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Tom Hanks will host the “Celebrating America” special for Biden's inauguration

Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime special titled “Celebrating America” ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration this Wednesday.
Tuesday, January 19th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Biden will re impose travel restrictions despite Trump lifting some of the restrictions

The Joe Biden administration plans to quickly re impose travel restrictions barring travel by most people who have recently been in much of Europe and Brazil soon after President Donald Trump lifted those requirements effective Jan. 26, a spokeswoman for Biden said.
Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Biden plans a US$ 1,9 trillion economic rescue package to spur the economy and fight the pandemic

United States president-elect Joe Biden laid out his plan for another US$ 1.9 trillion economic rescue package on Thursday, seeking to combat the economic and health crises stemming from the pandemic.
Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Pence running the show vows to ensure a safe transition of power to president elect Joe Biden

REUTERS – United States Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday vowed to uphold American history and ensure a safe transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, eight days after supporters of US president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol.
Thursday, January 14th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Trump impeached for a second time, but the objective is to bar him from running for office in 2024

US President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday for an unprecedented second time, facing blame for inciting an insurrection over his election loss that culminated in a deadly riot in the Capitol last week.
Thursday, January 14th 2021 - 08:45 UTC
Opinion polls blame Trump for the violence, while his approval ratings drop to historic lows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With the Congress in the process to impeach him for the second time, outgoing President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to shun violence as the National Guard prepared to deploy thousands of troops in Washington for the Jan. 20 swearing-in of his successor Joe Biden.
Tuesday, January 12th 2021 - 19:03 UTC
Biden's agenda, Covid-19 and economic aid, cabinet nominations and Trump's impeachment

President-elect Joe Biden anticipates three main issues of his starting time in office, cabinet nominations, Trump's impeachment proceedings, and coronavirus and economic aid.