WASHINGTON (AP) - Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden's plate.A month into the job and focused on the coronavirus, Biden is seeing his disaster management skills tested after winter storms plunged Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring states into an unusual deep freeze that left millions shivering in homes that lost heat and power, and in many homes, water.At least 69 deaths across the U.S.

have been blamed on the blast of unseasonable weather.RELATED: President Biden says he will sign major disaster declaration for Texas following winter weatherThe White House announced on Saturday that the president had declared a major disaster in Texas, and he has asked federal agencies to identify additional resources to address.

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Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.Despite their paper-thin congressional majorities, Democratic leaders were poised to push the sweeping package through the House on Friday. They were hoping the Senate, where changes seem likely, would follow quickly enough to have legislation on President Joe Biden's desk by mid-March.By late Wednesday, not one Republican in either chamber had publicly said he or she would back the legislation.

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Here’s the latest on where things stand with new $1,400 direct payments

WASHINGTON – Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate’s parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.

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House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

WASHINGTON – The Democratic-led House is poised to pass a bill that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

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Honduras leader warns drug cooperation with US endangered

TEGUCIGALPÁ – TEGUCIGALPÁHonduran President Juan Orlando Hernández warned Wednesday that antinarcotics cooperation with the United States could “collapse” if U.S. authorities believe “false testimony” in U.S. courts accusing him of cooperating with traffickers.

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Biden revokes Trump orders on 'anarchist' cities and more

President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked a series of presidential orders and memorandum signed by Donald Trump, including one that sought to cut funding from several cities the 45th president deemed “anarchist” havens and another mandating that federal buildings should be designed in a classical aesthetic.

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Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

SAN DIEGO – President Joe Biden on Wednesday lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States.

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Biden signs executive order mandating review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods

Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday intended to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening U.S. supply chains for advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors.The United States has become increasingly reliant on imports of these goods — a potential national security and economic risk that the Biden administration hopes to address with the planned 100-day review and the possibility of increased domestic production.

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GOP rallies solidly against Democrats' virus relief package

WASHINGTON – Republicans rallied solidly Wednesday against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.

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Jill Biden says health inequities have lasted 'far too long'

RICHMOND, Va. – During a visit to a cancer center Wednesday, first lady Jill Biden said health disparities have hurt communities of color “for far too long” and “it’s about time” the country got serious about ending those inequities.

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Manchin says he'll vote for Haaland for interior secretary

WASHINGTON – Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said Wednesday that he will vote for New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as interior secretary, clearing the way for her likely approval as the first Native American to head a Cabinet agency.

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President Biden signs executive order to review American supply chains for vital goods

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors that power cars, phones, military equipment and other goods.The United States has become increasingly reliant on imports of these goods — a potential national security and economic risk that the Biden administration hopes to address with the planned 100-day review and the possibility of increased domestic production, according to administration officials who insisted on anonymity to discuss the order.

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Republicans push back on Pelosi proposal for riot commission

WASHINGTON – Republican leaders in the House and Senate say a proposed plan for an independent commission to study the Capitol insurrection is overly tilted toward Democrats, arguing that the panel should have an even party split like the one formed to study the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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CIA nominee pledges to provide 'unvarnished' intelligence

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's nominee to run the CIA told lawmakers Wednesday that he would keep politics out of the job and deliver “unvarnished” intelligence to politicians and policymakers.

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Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in 'equity' push

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus, as part of his efforts to ensure “equity” in the government's response to the pandemic.

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President Biden to order a review of American supply chains for vital goods

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Asylum seekers rush to register for US border processing

MEXICO CITY – In the first five days since the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden began to process the thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees registered 12,000 people. That’s nearly half the 25,000 active cases the U.S. government has cited.

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Biden to order a review of US supply chains for vital goods

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors that power cars, phones, military equipment and other goods.

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Chinese official calls for 'joint efforts' in China-US trade

BEIJING – China’s commerce minister appealed to Washington for “joint efforts” to revive trade but gave no indication Wednesday when tariff war talks might resume or whether Beijing might offer concessions.

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Biden calls on China to release Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor

Following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden called upon China to release two Canadians still being held in detention in China: Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

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‘Human beings are not bartering chips’: Biden calls for China to release 2 Michaels

Joe Biden said Canada and America will work together to secure the safe release of two Canadians — Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig — detained in China.Biden’s remarks came after a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday afternoon.“Human beings are not bartering chips,” Biden told reporters. “We’re going to work together until we get their safe return.

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A look at how Biden's Cabinet nominees fared Tuesday

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's Cabinet is starting to fill out, with nominees for agriculture secretary and United Nations ambassador gaining Senate approval Tuesday.

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Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia

ATLANTA – Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to make sure it doesn't happen again.

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‘A Black man should be able to go for a jog’: Biden marks 1 year since Ahmaud Arbery slaying

Ahmaud Arbery WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is urging Americans to remember Ahmaud Arbery a year after the unarmed Black jogger was shot and killed after being pursued through a neighborhood by three White men in Georgia."A Black man should be able to go for a jog without fearing for his life," Biden tweeted Tuesday afternoon. "Today, we remember Ahmaud Arbery’s life and we dedicate ourselves to making this country safer for people of color." Arbery was slain last year when Greg and Travis McMichael, a father and son, armed themselves and pursued the 25-year-old man running in their neighborhood.

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President Joe Biden to visit Houston on Friday

HOUSTON - President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery efforts following the winter storm in Texas.President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit the city on Friday.White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the president will meet with local leaders to discuss the winter storm, relief efforts and progress toward recovery.While in Texas, the president will also visit a site where COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed.A historic winter storm last week left millions across the state without power and clean drinking water for days.Power has been restored in the Houston area and most boil water advisories have been lifted, but some residents are still left with repairs to damage caused by burst pipes.This is

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Biden to visit storm-ravaged Texas Friday

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will visit Texas on Friday as the state begins its recovery from a devastating winter storm that caused serious damage to homes and businesses across the state and left many without power or clean water for days.

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Senate confirms Biden's choice for UN ambassador

WASHINGTON – The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday. The vote for Linda Thomas-Greenfield reflected a divide between the Biden administration’s determination to re-engage with the world body and former President Donald Trump’s diplomacy that often left the U.S. isolated internationally.

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Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

Linda Thomas Greenfield (Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.

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Hollywood Studios and Top Guilds Ask President Biden for Pandemic Assistance

A coalition of Hollywood studios and entertainment guilds have dispatched a letter to newly installed President Joe Biden detailing in broad strokes what his administration can to do help the entertainment industry recover from the COVID-19 crisis. "First and foremost, we support efforts to help America overcome the challenges of COVID-19.

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What to expect from Trudeau and Biden’s 1st bilateral meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden are holding their first bilateral meeting since Biden was sworn in last month, which will be held virtually due to COVID-19. David Akin reports on what to expect.

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Deb Haaland, Biden’s Interior nominee, faces confirmation hearing Tuesday

WASHINGTON - Oil and natural gas will continue to play a major role in America for years to come, even as the Biden administration seeks to conserve public lands and address climate change, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department pledges.Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman named to lead the Interior Department, said she is committed to "strike the right balance" as the agency manages energy development and seeks to restore and protect the nation's sprawling federal lands.Biden's agenda, including the possible creation of a Civilian Climate Corps, "demonstrates that America’s public lands can and should be engines for clean energy production" and "has the potential to spur job creation," Haaland said in testimony

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Biden calls US Covid-19 toll 'heartbreaking' as deaths pass 500,000

An emotional US President Joe Biden called the milestone of more than 500,000 US deaths from Covid-19 "heartbreaking" and urged the country to unite against the pandemic.

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GOP working to block Biden's health care pick; Dems unfazed

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s pick for health secretary faces two days of contentious Senate hearings. Republicans are portraying the Californian as unfit but Democrats are unfazed, accusing the GOP of playing politics despite the pandemic.

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Joe Biden says 'we must not become numb to sorrow' as US marks 500,000 Covid deaths

US President Joe Biden gave a sombre address to the nation as the country marked the 'grim milestone' of more than 500,000 Covid deaths.

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Report: President Biden considering former Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Joe Biden is considering former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, a Democrat from Florida, to lead NASA during a critical time as the agency attempts to return astronauts to the moon in less than four years, according to a report from Breaking Defense magazine.

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President Biden reflects as U.S. passes 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

In a powerful speech humanizing the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. President Joe Biden commemorated on Monday the more than 500,000 lives lost in the United States due to the illness.

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‘We grieve and begin healing’: Biden addresses U.S. as COVID-19 deaths surpass 500K

Joe Biden is planning a head-on acknowledgement of the country’s once-unimaginable loss — half a million Americans in the COVID-19 pandemic — in striking contrast to the approach of his predecessor.Confronting the grim milestone directly and publicly, Biden is trying to strike a balance between gravity and hope, while Donald Trump generally avoided constructs of collective grief for the deaths on his watch.Monday’s bleak threshold was playing out against contradictory crosscurrents: an encouraging drop in coronavirus cases and worries about the spread of more contagious variants. The grief of a nation: U.S.

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Meghan McCain Draws Backlash for Saying She Doesn’t ‘Know When or How’ She’ll Get the COVID Vaccine

Meghan McCain is drawing ire for her latest comments on “The View”. The controversy began while McCain, 36, and the other co-hosts were discussing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on Monday’s episode.

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Biden to mourn 500,000 dead while balancing grief and hope

WASHINGTON – With sunset remarks and a national moment of silence, President Joe Biden is planning a head-on acknowledgement of the country's once-unimaginable loss — half a million Americans in the COVID-19 pandemic —. in striking contrast to the approach of his predecessor.

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Interior nominee Haaland vows 'balance' on energy, climate

WASHINGTON – Deb Haaland, President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Interior Department, says oil and natural gas will continue to play a major role in America for years to come, even as she pledged to be a “fierce advocate" for public lands and address climate change.

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Vaccine efforts redoubled as US death toll draws near 500K

BATON ROUGE, La. – States redoubled their efforts to get the coronavirus vaccine into arms Monday after last week's winter weather closed clinics, slowed vaccine deliveries and forced tens of thousands of people to miss their shots — all while the nation drew close to recording 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.

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Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff for 5 days to remember nearly 500K Americans lost to COVID-19

WASHINGTON - During the Monday morning White House press briefing, Press Sec. Jen Psaki announced that President Joe Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the nearly 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19."Later today, the president, the first lady, the vice president and the second gentleman will mark the solemn milestone of 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19," Psaki said.

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A look at Merrick Garland, the nominee for attorney general

WASHINGTON – Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's nominee for attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing on Monday. Here are some key facts to know about Biden's nominee to run the Justice Department:

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Merrick Garland’s confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) - Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, will appear for his confirmation hearing vowing to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.Garland, a federal appeals court judge who was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court in 2016, will appear Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 9:30 a.m.

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Biden administration to temporarily target PPP loans to smallest businesses

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is targeting federal pandemic assistance to the nation's smallest businesses and taking steps to further equity in what is known as the Paycheck Protection Program.The administration is establishing a two-week window, starting on Wednesday, in which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees — the overwhelming majority of small businesses — can apply for the forgivable loans.

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Biden to boost pandemic lending to smallest businesses

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is targeting federal pandemic assistance to the nation's smallest businesses and taking steps to further equity in what is known as the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Big factor in COVID votes: Would Dems sink first Biden goal?

WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders have a potent dynamic on their side as Congress preps for its first votes on the party’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill: Would any Democrat dare cast the vote that scuttles new President Joe Biden’s leadoff initiative?

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Snubbed as Obama high court pick, Garland in line to be AG

WASHINGTON – The last time Merrick Garland was nominated by the White House for a job, Republicans wouldn't even meet with him.

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Biden to mark nation crossing 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will mark the U.S. crossing 500,000 lives lost from COVID-19 with a moment of silence and candle lighting ceremony at the White House.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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