Former President Barack Obama tested positive for COVID-19, the former president announced on Sunday, adding that he’s “feeling fine.”
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Biden signs cryptocurrency executive order, hoping to advance a digital dollar and other innovations
Biden’s order on digital assets, like bitcoin, and on blockchain is his biggest move yet to address the promises and pitfalls of cryptocurrency.
Biden to impose sanctions as Putin recognizes Donetsk, Luhansk as independent
Biden will sign an executive order that bars Americans from new investment, trade and financing to, from or in Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
US says Russia could invade Ukraine ‘any day now,’ diplomacy is ongoing: What we know
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could come this week, sparked by a false flag operation.
White House denounces Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as ‘hateful’ after DeSantis backs it
Biden offered support to LGBTQ youths and condemned a Florida bill that bans discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
Putin says US, NATO have ‘ignored’ Russia’s security demands on Ukraine: What we know
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov but broke little new ground, amid other high-level talks Tuesday.
Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on alert as Biden consults with European allies on Ukraine: What we know
On Monday, the Pentagon announced it is putting 8,500 U.S. troops on “heightened alert” for possible deployment to eastern Europe amid the crisis.
US embassy in Ukraine sends home staff’s families, cites ‘increased threats of Russian military action’: Here’s what we know
On Sunday evening, the State Department ordered families of staff at the US Embassy in Ukraine to go home. Here’s what to know about the situation.
Who will control Congress? House departures set up uncertain future for chamber’s balance
With dozens of lawmakers retiring from Congress this coming year, control of the House could hinge on who else retires ahead of the midterm elections.
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan says he won’t testify before Jan. 6 committee
Jordan, an Ohio Republican, is the second lawmaker to refuse to testify before the House committee investigating the Capitol attack.