Category: biden

‘I Don’t Know’: Biden Noncommittal on Including Canadian Vehicles in EV Tax Credit

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Joe Biden appeared in no mood for compromises Thursday as he welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Oval Office, where the U.S. president offered the usual bilateral pleasantries but no hints he’s willing to budge on a controversial tax credit for American−made electric vehicles. Trudeau and Biden each sang one another’s praises…


Florida Legislature Approves Bills Limiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Florida Legislature on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation that seeks to protect unvaccinated workers from federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The four bills were approved largely along party lines during a three-day special legislative session convened by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The bills now head to the Republican governor’s desk to be…


Senate Republicans Formally Challenge Biden Vaccine Mandate

Senate Republicans are formally challenging a rule put forward by the Biden administration that would require private sector firms to mandate vaccination or weekly testing. Biden introduced a sweeping vaccine mandate in September, telling the nation “Our patience is wearing thin” with the millions of Americans who have chosen not to accept a vaccination against…


Biden Admin to Focus on 4 Priorities in US-China Engagement: National Security Adviser

The Biden administration will focus on four key areas in future bilateral engagement with China, National security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday. Speaking hours after a 3.5-hour virtual summit between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Sullivan said the future of the U.S.-China relationship can best be categorized by prioritizing four “buckets”…


Sen. Rubio Blocks Biden’s Ambassador Pick for China

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Tuesday placed a hold on President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, saying he does not fully understand the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “Nicholas Burns has a long career in public service, but it is a career defined by the failure to…


Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Head DOJ Antitrust Division

The Senate voted 68-29 on Tuesday evening to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the antitrust division of the Department of Justice. Once sworn in, Jonathan Kanter will replace Acting Assistant Attorney General Richard Powers, who has led the Antitrust Division since February. Biden had previously installed prominent antitrust expert Tim Wu to lead…


California Gas Prices Reach New Record High

The average price of a regular gallon of gasoline in California reached a record high on Monday as sticker shock continues to anger drivers paying more at the pump. Monday’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in California rose to $4.682, according to the American Automobile Association. The price broke the previous record…


Biden and Xi Open First Virtual Summit With Friendly Remarks

A virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping opened with leaders exchanging friendly remarks despite what has been troubling times for the Chinese Communist Party’s relationship with many countries around the world. Via translators, the two leaders—on Monday night in the United States, and Tuesday morning in China—restated their hopes…


Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill in Bipartisan Ceremony

President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure and Jobs Act on Monday, marking an important victory for the president following months of quarrels among House and Senate Democrats. Biden signed the bill in front of the White House while flanked by members of both parties in an effort to portray the bill to the…


NTD Business Full Broadcast (Nov. 15)

President Joe Biden signs the massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Where will the money go? WeWork releases its first quarterly report since going public. Things are looking a lot better for the company since the last time it tried, but is it a comeback story? A new stock exchange just opened in Beijing, China. How is this…