US Supreme Court shoots down Biden’s latest attempt at student debt relief

US Supreme Court shoots down Biden’s latest attempt at student debt relief

A Biden Administration plan to tackle federal student loan debt has hit another brick wall. The US Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to revive the Biden Administration's latest plan to reduce or cancel monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here's Toni Waterman with more.

August 29, 2024 12

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US Republicans Accuse Biden of “Impeachable Conduct” But Impeachment Vote Unlikely

The US Republican Party has released a new report in which it claims President Joseph Biden has engaged in what it calls "impeachable conduct". Despite that, Congress is unlikely to hold an impeachment vote without enough support for it to succeed in the House. Here with the report, is Mitch McCann:

August 20, 2024 14

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Biden explains reasons for ending re-election bid in CBS interview

U.S President Joseph Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign. Corresponding for us from the U.D is Jagruti Dave.

August 12, 2024 9

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Kamala Harris campaign raises $310 million in July

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has announced it raised more than 300 million dollars in July, the largest monthly total so far in this year's election cycle. The majority of those donations came after US President Joe Biden's announcement that he wouldn't seek reelection. Ira Spitzer reports.

August 5, 2024 18

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Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal

US President, Joseph Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during iden's presidency. They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed weeks ago, has not been agreed upon. And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas. It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress - which saw thousands of […]

July 26, 2024 21

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Time to “pass the torch,” says President Biden

US President, Joseph Biden has told the American people that "the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation," just days after he withdrew his re-election bid. In a primetime address from the Oval Office — his first publicly televised remarks since bowing out of the 2024 Presidential race — Joe Biden offered a defence of his record, but said it's time for "new, fresh, younger […]

July 25, 2024 22

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Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race

U.S President Joseph Biden will speak to the country's citizens today from the Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection, The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential campaign. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

July 24, 2024 22

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Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment

The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip. Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

July 23, 2024 16

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Harris Says Biden’s legacy “unmatched in modern history”

US Vice President, Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history". She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments since Biden said he would not seek re-election. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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