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After initial silence, the Biden administration is making moves to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention

A week before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russian authorities arrested American basketball star Brittney Griner at the Moscow airport. She was charged with drug smuggling after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage.

The Conversation

Biden Vs. Bezos: Who's Right In Their Spat Over Inflation?

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos recently ripped President Joe Biden

Benzinga

Scott Morrison suggests Labor may have leaked AUKUS information had it been briefed sooner

Prime Minister denies Australia broke with the Biden administration when it decided not to consult Labor about its decision to scrap the French submarine program and unveil an ambitious new plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with the UK and the US.

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A low-income energy-efficiency program gets $3.5B boost, but leaves out many in need

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act adds the funds over the next five years to help Americans save on energy their bills. But many of homes are in such poor condition they do not qualify.

WEKU

Blinken says China biggest threat to press freedom for number of journalists detained

Blinken says Biden administration is ‘concerned’ about press freedom in China

The Independent UK

President Biden To Launch Over $3 Billion For US EV Battery Production

The Biden Administration announced that the funding will come in the form of grants to develop and construct battery production facilities on our shores.

InsideEVs

Supreme Court mulls attempt to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared hesitant Tuesday to require the Biden administration to return to Mexico any migrant it doesn’t have room to detain.

Roll Call

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Democrats Warn Biden Administration Against Lifting Iran Sanctions

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly growing their opposition to the ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program after an apparent reluctance to publicly criticize the US administration during the negotiations that began more than a year ago. US Senator Joe Manchin detailed his concerns with the ongoing negotiations between the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Says the Ban on Gun Possession by Marijuana Users Is Unconstitutional

Nikki Fried, a Democrat, is suing the Biden administration, arguing that the policy violates the Second Amendment and a congressional spending rider.

Reason

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #9

Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in…

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Federal Court Rules Against CDC Transportation Mask Mandate

The decision holds that the CDC exceeded its legal authority. But it may be vulnerable to reversal on appeal.

Reason

White House Returns Focus to Filling Lower Court Vacancies

With many vacancies to fill, the BIden Administration works to identify additional judicial nominees.

Reason

WH environmental justice advisors press for Justice40

Key members of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council said they plan to use $14 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to make sure the Biden administration follows through on its Justice40 initiative, a commitment that 40% of benefits from all climate and environment investment go to disadvantaged communities

The Independent UK

US Takes Enforcement Actions Against Russian Airlines On Export Violations

The U.S. Commerce Department issued orders denying the export privileges for Aeroflot, Azur Air, and UTair, stating that the three Russian airlines violated American export controls imposed on Russia in the wake of the Ukraine war. The decision comes after the U.S. identified more than 170 Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) planes used by Russian airlines…

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US Bill to ‘Prevent’ Biden from Buying Iranian, Venezuelan Oil

The Biden Administration is facing increasing opposition to its strategy for containing the oil and energy crisis caused by developments in Ukraine. Criticism against Biden’s approach increased after a visit by administration officials to Venezuela early last month. The officials were accused of seeking to approach the Maduro regime in…

Al Jazeera

Three states sue Biden administration over ending Title 42 policy

Missouri, Arizona and Louisiana say the move would lead to a ‘crisis’ at the US-Mexico border.

The News Lens

What Pompeo’s Visit to Taiwan Indicates

While Mike Pompeo called for formal recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on his recent trip, the Biden Administration will remain cautious and keep its options open.

Benzinga

Investing In Cannabis Stocks Shows Poor Judgment, Says Biden Administration's Latest Anti-Pot Rhetoric

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Senators can buy stock in Pharma but for the love of God don’t invest in cannabis says Biden Administration!

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Give Ukraine US aircraft, Democratic lawmaker urges

WASHINGTON — A Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee suggested a significant escalation in the U.S. role in the war for Ukraine on Friday, urging the Biden administration to give Ukraine U.S. military aircraft to attack a Russian convoy.

Roll Call

Give Ukraine US aircraft, Democratic lawmaker urges - Roll Call

A Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee urged the Biden administration to give Ukraine U.S. military aircraft to fight Russia.

Benzinga

Why Is President Biden Accepting Cannabis Donations While Banning Cannabis Investments?

In response to new guidance from the Biden Administration's Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, which states that security clearances may be denied to individuals who invest in

InsideEVs

Tesla May Seek Federal Funds To Open Supercharger Network To Public

The Biden Administration has earmarked $7.5B for "new" charging infrastructure. Tesla has offered to open up its Supercharger network. Should it get funds?

Reuters

Biden administration to push congress for $6.4 billion in aid to Ukraine - Schumer

The Biden Administration will ask Congress for $6.4 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday.

Reuters

China so far not helping Russia evade Western sanctions - U.S. official

China so far does not appear to be helping Russia evade Western financial sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, but doing so would "do profound damage" to China's reputation, a senior Biden Administration official said on Saturday.

Tribune News Service

Justice asks Atlanta court to strike down transgender bathroom policy

ATLANTA — The Biden Administration is asking the federal appeals court in Atlanta to strike down a high school’s policy that forbids transgender students from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identities.

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