Biden Administration News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US mistakenly asks Ukrainian refugees to leave
Washington, April 5: In an administrative error, the US government mistakenly issued an email to several Ukrainian refugees, notifying them that their provisional legal status would be terminated in 7 days and ordering them to leave the country.
US encourages peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues: White House Press Secy Leavitt on Chinese military activity around Taiwan Strait
Washington DC, April 2: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, during a press briefing, said on Tuesday that the US reiterates its stance of opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo of the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion.
Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
US Environmental Protection Agency to roll back climate-related rules
Washington, March 13: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will roll back a series of rules from the Joe Biden administration aimed at reducing pollution and mitigating climate change, stepping back from green energy and electric car policies.
End of the world: Trump warns of nuclear dangers, criticises Ukraine aid and talks tough on Russia
New York, March 10: US President Donald Trump has sounded the alarm on nuclear dangers, warning that they pose a far greater existential threat to the world than climate change.
USS Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea in show of force
Seoul, March 2: The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrived at a key naval base in the southeastern city of Busan on Sunday, South Korea's Navy said, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to extended deterrence against continued North Korean threats.
China calls Trump's order for restrictions on Chinese semiconductor industries: 'Politicization and Weaponization'
Beijing, February 25: Responding to US President Donald Trump signing a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, Lin Jian, a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday, to the Global Times that "China has repeatedly expressed its firm stance against the US' malicious blockade and suppression of China's semiconductor sector.
Department of Justice has been politicised like never before: Trump orders removal of Biden Era US attorneys
Washington DC, February 19: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his decision to terminate all remaining "Biden Era" US attorneys, citing the "politicisation" of the Department of Justice over the past four years.
6 US lawmakers ask Attorney General to probe DoJ over Adani action that was 'misguided crusade'
Washington, Feb 11: Six US lawmakers have written a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding a probe into the previous Department of Justice's (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials.
Trump moves to end 'politically-motivated' prosecution of New York Mayor
New York, Feb 11: In a move to clear up some of the politically controversial prosecutions, US President Donald Trump has moved to drop a case against New York’s mayor Eric Adams.
'Back to plastic': Trump to sign executive order reversing Biden's ridiculous paper straw push
Washington DC, February 8: US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an Executive Order next week that will reverse the Biden administration's push for paper straws and head back to plastic usage.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls US deportation of Indians in military plane quite unnecessary
New Delhi, February 6: As a US military aircraft carrying more than 100 Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to the US arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that the US has the right to deport a person if they are staying there illegally.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead Health Dept approved by Senate Finance Committee
Washington DC, February 4: Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services was approved by the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday by 14-13, the US Senate Finance Committee stated.
United States: Biden-appointed CFPB Director Rohit Chopra fired, cutting short five-year term
Washington DC, February 1: United States' Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired on Saturday, cutting short his five-year term that was set to run through late 2026, The New York Times reported.
Will revoke dozens of destructive, radical executive orders of Biden administration: Trump
Washington DC, January 20: US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that within hours of him taking office as the 47th President of the US, he would be revoking dozens of "destructive and radical" executive orders issued by the Biden administration, declaring those orders as "null and void" by the end of Monday.
TikTok thanks President-elect Donald Trump as it restores service in US
Washington, DC, January 20: Expressing gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance," the Chinese short-form video service app TikTok has confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the United States.
'We thank President Trump': TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Washington, January 20: Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance" after it confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the US.
US sanctions Chinese company and individual over cyberattacks
Washington DC, January 19: The Biden administration made one last effort to reveal what they claim is a widespread Chinese cyber-espionage operation. They identified a company and an individual they say were responsible for two major hacks targeting senior US officials, as reported by CNN.
Donald Trump says he will 'most likely' grant TikTok 90-day extension to avoid US ban
Washington, Jan 19: President-elect Donald Trump has said that he "most likely" would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a US ban.
Will be forced to go dark: TikTok issues statement ahead of possible shutdown in the US
Washington DC, January 18: TikTok issued a statement on Saturday ahead of the looming prospects of the ban on the app in the United States.
Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific: US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin
Washington DC, January 18: Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted that the US made sweeping upgrades to its position in the Indo-Pacific, intensely focussed on the challenge posed by China, prevented an all-out war in the Middle East and rallied the world towards the cause for Ukraine.
President of Tibetan Govt in exile expresses gratitude to outgoing US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
Dharamshala, January 17: As the US gears up for a new administration, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), expressed profound gratitude to the outgoing US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Under Secretary Uzra Zeya. According to CTA, in a heartfelt letter, Sikyong acknowledged the significant contributions made by the Biden administration, especially under Zeya's leadership, in advancing Tibet's cause.
US removes three Indian nuclear entities from export control list
Washington, Jan 16: The US removed Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center, Bhabha Atomic Research Center and Indian Rare Earths from a list of entities that are subject to export controls for specified goods from US companies.
Joe Biden announces measures to protect US connected vehicle supply chains from China, Russia
Washington DC, January 15: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled measures aimed at protecting the United States from national security risks linked to the exploitation of its connected vehicle supply chains by China and Russia.
South Korea says North Korea can never be recognised as nuclear power after Trump nominee refers to Pyongyang as one
Seoul, Jan 15: North Korea cannot be recognised as a nuclear-armed state under the international nonproliferation treaty, and its denuclearisation is a principle shared by all parties involved, including South Korea and the US, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Biden govt unveils more controls on AI chip exports
Washington, Jan 13: The Biden administration on Monday announced new restrictions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip exports in its last move to block the flow of advanced technologies into China, Russia and other "countries of concern" on national security grounds.
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden Administration coerced FB into censoring content on COVID vaccine
Washington DC, January 11: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Friday that the Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content around COVID-19 vaccines.
US NSA calls Yoon's martial law bid 'shocking,' 'wrong,' says alliance still set for success despite turmoil
Seoul, Jan 11: US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan portrayed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid as "shocking" and "wrong," but voiced confidence that "structurally," the South Korea-US alliance is "incredibly healthy."
Germany: Biden Administration allocates additional USD 500 million in military aid to Ukraine
Berlin, January 10: The Biden administration on Thursday (local time) approved an additional USD 500 million in military aid to Ukraine, along with the weapons and equipment package, drawing from the existing US military stockpiles, as reported by The Hill.
Jake Sullivan calls on PM Modi; says India visit likely last trip overseas as NSA
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval with the visiting leader announcing United States efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
Cannot think of a better way to end my tenure in the White House...: Sullivan on his India's visit
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that his visit to India is likely the last trip overseas that he will lead as NSA and he cannot think of a better way to end his tenure in the White House.
US finalizing steps to remove long-standing regulations to foster civil nuclear cooperation with Indian firms: Jake Sullivan
New Delhi, January 6: Noting that the vision of India-US civil nuclear cooperation laid nearly 20 years ago by then President George W Bush and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has not been fully realised, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that United States is now finalizing the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US Companies.
US Commerce Department moves to restrict Chinese-made drones over 'security concerns'
Washington DC January 4: The US Department of Commerce has initiated a rulemaking period to evaluate the possibility of banning or restricting drones manufactured in China.
Hillary Clinton and Soros among 19 chosen by Biden for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, Jan 4: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday will present the 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' - the country's highest civilian honour - to 19 individuals, including former first lady, senator and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and controversial Hungarian-born billionaire US investor George Soros.
US President Biden approves Disaster Declaration for Oregon, Missouri
Washington DC, January 2: US President Joe Biden approved Missouri and Oregon's Major Disaster Declaration on Wednesday.