Washington Post – Politics:
Author: Tyler Pager
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Biden to nominate top national security staffer as ASEAN ambassador
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Biden plans to name longtime aide Yohannes Abraham as his ambassador to a critical alliance of Southeast Asian nations.
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First lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine in rare trip to war zone
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The U.S. president’s wife is celebrating Mother’s Day with women and children as Russia continues to wage war in the country.
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Jill Biden arrives in Romania on trip to boost U.S. allies
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The first lady visits a military base in Romania, part of a European swing to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.
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Six months before crucial midterms, Biden faces many challenges
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Last week’s bad economic news, on top of everything from a stalled agenda to high crime rates, reflects how Biden is fighting tough news on numerous fronts six months before critical midterm elections.
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Biden’s sanctions coordinator to take leave of absence from White House
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Daleep Singh, who has overseen the Biden administration’s sanctions response against Russia, is planning to take an extended leave of absence from the White House, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Democrats approach a midterm message, but struggle to deliver it
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President Biden signals a message for the midterms: Democrats bring results, Republicans bring MAGA. But there’s little sign the party is delivering it with any energy or regularity.
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White House readies for tough probes that would follow a GOP takeover
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Facing a potential GOP takeover of the U.S. House, the White House is repositioning itself to deal with aggressive investigations and oversight.