Biden Extends Stay for Thousands of Ukrainians
One-year extensions for those who fled in the first months after Russia’s invasion will be granted on a case-by-case basis, officials said.
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Biden Administration Approves Willow Oil Project in Alaska, Officials Say
The administration also announced new limits on Arctic drilling in an apparent effort to temper criticism over the $8 billion Willow oil project, which has faced sharp opposition.
Biden Administration Expected to Move Ahead on a Major Oil Project in Alaska
The decision would allow an enormous $8 billion drilling project in the largest expanse of pristine wilderness in the United States.
Criminals in Mexico Violated Their Unwritten Rule: Leave Americans Alone
While Mexicans are often caught in cartel violence, and the outside world barely notices, the criminal groups know that targeting Americans is bad for business.
Migrants Face Navigating Bureaucracy After a Hard Journey
The Biden administration’s new rules have brought down a record number of border crossings, but critics say they expose the pitfalls of policies intended to manage an immediate problem.
Biden and E.U. Leader Seek Common Ground on Trade and Ukraine
President Biden and the European Commission president met to discuss how to effectively counter Russia and a potential trade deal for electric vehicles.
Australia to Buy U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarines in Deal to Counter China
The arrangement also involves submarine construction by Britain and deepens a strategic partnership that the three countries have formed as China continues to build up its military.
The Debate Over Covid’s Origin
Both U.S. political parties are now open to the idea that Covid may have come from a lab in China.
U.S. and Europe Angle for New Deal to Resolve Climate Spat
American and European officials are trying to reach agreement on the outlines of a limited trade deal that could help resolve a major rift over America’s new climate legislation.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Ignites Debate Among American Jews
Jewish American leaders are denouncing a proposal by the country’s right-wing government to weaken the power of the country’s judiciary, in ways that some call unusually forceful.