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U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday calling on the government to examine the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies. International: Top News And Analysis
The climate portion of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation represents the largest-ever federal investment in clean energy. U.S. News
In a surprise announcement, FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams said she is resigning effective Feb. 4. U.S. News
President Joe Biden said his administration is standing by and ready to do “whatever is needed” after the tornadoes. U.S. News
The Biden administration said it is consulting with Congress and allies on options aimed at dissuading Russia from carrying out a potential attack on Ukraine. U.S. News
A federal rule requiring large employers to mandate vaccines or regular testing has been blocked. That has put Tennessee’s hospitals in a bind. GANNETT Syndication Service
President Biden said “I will be darned” after a reporter told him Germany’s Social Democratic Party was ahead in the election to succeed Angela Merkel. International: Top News And Analysis
President Biden vowed to complete the evacuation of Americans and their allies after a terror attack near Kabul’s airport killed a dozen U.S. service members. International: Top News And Analysis
The Biden administration is facing criticism of its handling of the overall U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. U.S. News
Guy Rosen, Facebook’s vice president of integrity, said Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among users in the U.S. has declined by 50%. U.S. News