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Biden announces new $800M aid package to Ukraine as Russia presses offensive

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million package in military assistance to Ukraine -- as well as a ban on all Russian-affiliated ships from U.S. ports -- as Russian forces launch a long-expected, large-scale campaign to seize the country's... Read More.

Biden to announce new $800M aid package to Ukraine as Russia presses offensive

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday was set to announce an additional $800 million package of military assistance to Ukraine as Russian forces launch a long-expected, large-scale campaign to seize the country's east.The aid package follows another of similar size, which Biden announced... Read More.

Biden administration fast-tracking Ukrainian refugees into US

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration on Thursday announced it is moving to fast-track Ukrainian refugees coming to the United States.Beginning April 25, the administration says U.S.-based individuals and entities can apply to the Department of Homeland Security to sponsor Ukrainian citizens -- in an... Read More.

Trump ordered to pay ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman $1.3M in legal fees

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million in legal fees to former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman by a New York court arbitrator.The award, handed down on Tuesday, comes after Trump filed a... Read More.

DOJ appealing ruling that struck down travel mask mandate

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department said Wednesday it will appeal a court ruling by a Florida judge that struck down the federal government's order to wear masks while traveling, after the administration's top public health officials insisted the mandate was still necessary "at this... Read More.

Florida state Senate passes bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World’s district

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The dispute between Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' and The Walt Disney Company continued to play out in public on Wednesday when the Florida state Senate passed a bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World's special district in the state.The legislation, which... Read More.

FAA makes ‘zero tolerance’ policy for unruly passengers permanent

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While the mask mandate on public transportation has been lifted, the Federal Aviation Administration's zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers is here to stay, the agency said Wednesday.The FAA instituted its zero-tolerance policy during the pandemic in an effort to curb a... Read More.

Florida Department of Health pushes back on federal guidance on trans youth care

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(ORLANDO) -- The Florida Department of Health has released new guidance reaffirming its stance against gender-affirming care for transgender youth, following similar efforts by several other Republican-led states across the country.The agency slammed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which recently stated... Read More.

Biden to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner, tradition Trump skipped

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner next weekend in Washington, the association announced Wednesday on Twitter, the first time a sitting president has attended since 2016.The event was canceled in 2020 and... Read More.

DeSantis pushes redistricting map that splits up Black voters

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSE, Fla.) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the brink of notching several wins as the Florida legislature convened for a special session Tuesday to finalize the state's redistricting process.Not only is his controversial redistricting plan that heavily benefits Republicans likely to pass,... Read More.

DOJ says it will appeal mask mandate decision if CDC calls for it

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice announced Tuesday night it would appeal the recent ruling that voided the federal mask mandate on public transit if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deems it necessary.The question now is whether the CDC still thinks the... Read More.

Biden reacts to judge striking down transportation mask mandate

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden gave his first public reaction to a federal judge striking down the government's transportation mask mandate, telling reporters on Tuesday that Americans should make their own decisions on wearing masks on planes -- further muddying White House and administration... Read More.

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Biden announces new $800M aid package to Ukraine as Russia presses offensive

Biden to announce new $800M aid package to Ukraine as Russia presses offensive

Biden administration fast-tracking Ukrainian refugees into US

Trump ordered to pay ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman $1.3M in legal fees

DOJ appealing ruling that struck down travel mask mandate

Florida state Senate passes bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World’s district

FAA makes ‘zero tolerance’ policy for unruly passengers permanent

Florida Department of Health pushes back on federal guidance on trans youth care

Biden to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner, tradition Trump skipped

DeSantis pushes redistricting map that splits up Black voters

DOJ says it will appeal mask mandate decision if CDC calls for it

Biden reacts to judge striking down transportation mask mandate

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