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Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost production of baby formula Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to boost production of baby formula and approved flights to bring in overseas infant formula amid a nationwide shortage. “The president is requiring …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday his administration will provide Ukraine with an additional 800 million U.S. dollars’ worth of military aid due to what Washington anticipated to be a “wider assault” by Russia in eastern Ukraine. “As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced Monday new measures aimed at curbing the proliferation of “ghost guns” — unserialized, privately-made firearms that law enforcement personnel are increasingly recovering at crime scenes in cities across the United States. Last year alone, there were approximately 20,000 …

Biden didn’t attend the dinner but there is growing concern that he may be exposed to more risks of contracting the virus Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | A high-profile dinner held in downtown Washington, D.C. earlier this month appeared to be a “super spreader” event, with at least dozens of attendees …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court in a 53-47 vote on Thursday. Only three Republicans joined Democrats and independents in supporting Jackson to be the first African American woman on the highest court. At age 51, Jackson has sat on …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The United States on Wednesday imposed additional sanctions on Russia for its military operation in Ukraine, targeting the country’s major financial institutions and the two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to a factsheet from the White House detailing the measures, the United States will …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. senators voted on Monday to send the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve in the Supreme Court for floor debate and votes. Three Republicans joined Democrats for a 53-47 vote to discharge Jackson’s nomination to the full Senate after the Judiciary Committee deadlocked …

New York, U.S. | Xinhua | Oil prices dropped on Thursday as the United States announced a record release from the nation’s crude reserves. The West Texas Intermediate for May delivery lost 7.54 U.S. dollars, or 7 percent, to settle at 100.28 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The Biden administration on Monday proposed a new 20-percent minimum tax on the the wealthiest, vowing to fix the tax code to ensure corporations and wealthy people “pay their fair share.” “This minimum tax would apply only to the wealthiest 0.01 percent of households – those …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday proposed 6.9 billion U.S. dollars in its fiscal year 2023 budget proposal, which is aimed at addressing what it views as threats stemming from the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “This funding will enhance the capabilities …