Top U.S. and Israeli national security officials met Thursday by secure video conference for their first round of talks on Iran and other regional issues as the Biden administration looks to avoid antagonizing Jerusalem while attempting to resurrect the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

The first virtual U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group meeting led by national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart, Meir Ben-Shabbat, comes as President Joe Biden’s national security team has stepped up efforts to engage the Israelis about his Iran efforts.

Sullivan has also held at least two lengthy calls with Ben-Shabbat prior to Thursday’s meeting. National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne said in a statement that “the two sides

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Amid border surge, confusion reigns over Biden policies

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Spa shooting victims ID'd as Biden, Harris head to Atlanta

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Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA

Sen. Bill Nelson tries out the Hubble Space Telescope repair tools ahead of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission in 2009.

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Biden picks former senator who flew in space to lead NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Joe Biden has chosen a former senator from Florida who flew on the space shuttle just days before the Challenger launch accident to lead NASA.

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Kremlin: Putin's offer of a call with Biden was to save ties

MOSCOW – The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin's offer to speak by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden was intended to prevent bilateral ties from completely falling apart over the American's remark that the Russian leader was a killer.

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President Biden, VP Harris to meet with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are heading to Atlanta Friday to address two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating violence against Asian Americans.Biden and Harris originally were coming to Georgia to rally support for their newly-passed COVID relief law, but the shocking shootings at three metro Atlanta spas changed their plans.Now instead of a political rally celebrating the $1.9 trillion bill, the White House says that Biden and Harris will meet with Asian American State legislators and other community leaders at Emory University to talk about racist rhetoric and actions against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.Some Asian Americans say they cannot help but feel targeted after a

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US and China spar in 1st face-to-face meeting under Biden administration

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Top U.S. and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office.In unusually pointed public remarks for a staid diplomatic meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Communist Party foreign affairs chief Yang Jiechi took aim at each other’s country's policies on Thursday at the start of two days of talks in Alaska.

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Biden, Harris visit spotlights Asian Americans' influence

ATLANTA – For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to racist assaults.

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US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under Biden

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Top U.S. and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office.

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Biden says US to hit 100 million virus goal on Friday

WASHINGTON – With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden's goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House said the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico with millions of lifesaving shots.

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Covid vaccine: Joe Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccinations goal tomorrow

pic.twitter.com/Cj65chMhJJ When President Biden came into office on 20 January, the programme to stop the Covid-19 pandemic through national vaccination was only just getting going.Biden initially said he wanted 100 million doses administered within 100 days but after easily reaching that target he said he would announce a new benchmark next week."Eight weeks ago, only eight percent of seniors -- those most vulnerable to Covid-19 -- had received a vaccination.

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Biden meets with UN Security Council members to talk climate

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden told the permanent representatives of the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the United States will join the international body's Group of Friends on Climate and Society.

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Biden to meet with Stacey Abrams on trip to Georgia

During his visit to Atlanta on Friday, President Joe Biden will meet with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who has been widely credited with helping flip the former Republican stronghold blue.

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U.S. to hit goal of administering 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, Biden says

Joe Biden‘s goal of injecting 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House announced on Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbours Canada and Mexico with millions of lifesaving shots.The Biden administration revealed the outlines of a plan to “loan” a limited number of vaccines to Canada and Mexico as the president announced the U.S. is on the cusp of meeting his 100-day injection goal “way ahead of schedule.”“ I’m proud to announce that tomorrow, 58 days into our administration, we will have met our goal,” Biden said.

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Biden: US approaching 100 million COVID-19 vaccine goal

With 40 days to spare, President Joe Biden today said tomorrow he will meet his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines into the arms of Americans during his first 100 days in office.

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Biden announces U.S. has administered 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses in only 58 days

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that this administration will meet its goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses within 100 days and will complete the goal as of Friday, in only 58 days.

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President Biden picks former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA

Florida’s former Sen. Bill Nelson is set to become NASA’s next administrator if confirmed by the Senate, according to multiple reports saying President Joe Biden plans to tap the Brevard County native to lead the space agency.

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Biden and Harris to focus on shootings during Georgia trip

ATLANTA – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to meet with Asian American community leaders in Georgia in the wake of the deadly shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors, the White House announced Thursday.

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‘God bless America’: Ford thanks Biden amid reports U.S. sending 1.5 million vaccines to Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to a question about reports the U.S. will send 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccines to Canada, saying “God bless America” and adding he had been pressing former president Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden for assistance.

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Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as health secretary, becoming 1st Latino to head HHS

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response and its ambitious push to lower drug costs, expand insurance coverage, and eliminate racial disparities in medical care.The 50-49 vote makes the 63-year-old Becerra the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Pennsylvania has administered 4M doses of COVID-19 vaccine, health secretary says

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania health officials on Thursday reported that more than 25% of the state's population has received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine and over 1M residents are now fully vaccinated. In a press release, Pennsylvania claims it is second to only New Mexico in doses per 100,000 over the last week. While this data point often fluctuates, officials said it shows the state's "significant progress on vaccinating everyone who wishes to be vaccinated."MORE: President Joe Biden visits Delaware County to highlight aid to small businessesMeanwhile, CVS and Walgreens have given more than 404k shots to seniors and staff in Pennsylvania nursing homes, according to officials.

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21 states sue Biden in attempt to revive Keystone XL pipeline

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States sue Biden administration over revoked permit for Keystone XL pipeline

Joe Biden‘s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.Led by Ken Paxton of Texas and Austin Knudsen of Montana, the states said Biden had overstepped his authority when he revoked the permit for the Keystone pipeline on his first day in office. Biden revokes presidential permit for Keystone XL pipeline expansion on 1st day Because the line would run through multiple U.S.

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Who deserves credit? Biden leans into pandemic politics

WASHINGTON – In President Joe Biden's war against the coronavirus, former President Donald Trump hardly exists.

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‘The Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain’: Biden shares outrage over Atlanta shootings

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden has expressed outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors."Jill and I are keeping everyone impacted by the shootings in Atlanta in our prayers," Biden wrote on Twitter. "We don’t yet know the motive, but what we do know is that the Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain tonight. The recent attacks against the community are un-American.

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States sue Biden in bid to revive Keystone XL pipeline

BILLINGS, Mont. – Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.

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For Biden, questions about Cuomo grow harder to ignore

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Treasury says some state tax cuts OK under Biden relief act

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under a new federal pandemic relief law — so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts.

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Senate confirms Katherine Tai as Biden's top trade envoy

WASHINGTON – The Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as the top U.S. trade envoy in an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Wednesday . She will be the first Asian American and first woman of color to hold the position.

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Biden defends inaction against Saudi crown prince in killing

President Joe Biden defended his decision to waive any punishment for Saudi Arabia's crown prince in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, claiming that acting against the Saudi royal would have been diplomatically unprecedented for the United States.

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A good boy again: Biden's dog will return to the White House

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Biden calls Afghanistan withdrawal deadline of May 1 'tough'

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden says that it will be “tough” for the U.S. to meet a May 1 deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan but that the complete drawdown won’t take much longer.

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Biden to mark St. Patrick's Day virtually with Irish prime minister, praise Good Friday Agreement

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is marking St. Patrick’s Day as he recommits the U.S.

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Biden to mark St. Patrick's Day, praise Good Friday accord

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Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul

SEOUL – Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday, a day after North Korea made sure it had their attention by warning the United States to “refrain from causing a stink” amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations.

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US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden

WASHINGTON – Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November's presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.

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In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses

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Biden: Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms claims

NEW YORK – President Joe Biden said Tuesday New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general's investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.

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White House sets low expectations for China talks in Alaska

The White House is setting low expectations ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s first face-to-face meeting with their Chinese counterparts in Anchorage, Alaska.

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US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks at the Pentagon Feb. 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Biden to hold first formal news conference next week

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will hold his first formal news conference on March 25 at the White House, press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.

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Biden vows to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in just 10 days

Yesterday President Joe Biden said in the next 10 days, he would meet his campaign promise of 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered during the first 100 days of his presidency, with about 40 days to spare. He said the vaccines, along with 100 million stimulus checks, are signs that America is on the road to recovery.

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President Joe Biden to visit Delaware County on Tuesday

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - President Biden will visit Delaware County on Tuesday.The visit is part of a nationwide push highlighting the COVID-19 relief bill as well as promoting the stimulus and vaccinationsHe will visit a small business while in Delaware County. The roadshow — dubbed the "Help is Here" tour by the White House — kicked off with remarks from President Joe Biden on the White House's effort to highlight the benefits of his huge COVID relief plan.

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Advocates seek Biden push on gun bills, but prospects iffy

WASHINGTON – After President Joe Biden’s giant COVID-19 relief bill passed Congress, he made a prime-time address to the nation and presided over a Rose Garden ceremony.

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Biden to join road show promoting relief plan with Pa. visit

LAS VEGAS – President Joe Biden is joining top messengers already crisscrossing the country to highlight the benefits of his massive COVID-19 rescue plan, in his case by promoting aid for small businesses.

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Doctors’ opinions on masking more important than Trump’s: Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that he has been advised the opinions of local doctors and medical experts are more important than former president Donald Trump on the matter of masking, even to his most fervent supporters.

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In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden in his early days in office has vowed a dramatic reordering of U.S. foreign policy from his predecessor. Yet on some of the most difficult issues, he's shown a preference for using the scalpel over the sledgehammer as he implements his own agenda and tries to move away from Trumpism.

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First lady Jill Biden to visit Burlington County, NJ on Monday

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - First Lady Jill Biden is making a visit to Burlington County, New Jersey on Monday.The First Lady will tour a school in the afternoon. The nature of the visit is not yet known. Afterward, she's expected to deliver remarks with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.Her visit to the area comes just a day before President Joe Biden is expected to visit Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Last week, President Biden directed states to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine no later than May 1.

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Biden aides hold talks with Israel on Iran, regional issues

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