Michael D. Shear
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Biden Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence
The sanctions order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition...
Drug Makers Agree to Negotiate With Medicare on Prices of 10 Medications
The pharmaceutical companies said they would begin talks even as several of them were suing the Biden administration over a new law authorizing the negotiations.
U.A.W. Strike Is a Real-Time Test of Biden’s Economic Agenda
White House aides believe the outcome of the battle between the car companies and its workers will underscore many of the president’s policy positions.
Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems
The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions.
Biden Signs Executive Order That Aims to Make Child Care Cheaper
As President Biden prepares to announce his re-election campaign, he is seeking to make progress on a promise that has stalled in his first two...
Harris Announces Funding to Address Root Causes of Migration Crisis
The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
Congressional Leaders Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike
President Biden said that the prospect of a strike next month had put the U.S. economy “at risk.”
Republican-led States Sue to Block Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief
The lawsuit accuses President Biden of overstepping his authority in directing the government to cancel as much as $20,000 in student loan debt for millions...
Biden to Meet With Families of Griner and Paul Whelan
The fates of both Americans have been complicated by the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between the United States and Russia over President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion...
Biden Says U.S. Will Airlift Baby Formula From Europe
President Biden is scheduled to meet with top officials from five baby food companies as a formula shortage leaves parents desperately searching for ways to...