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President Joe Biden struggled through a speech at the White House on Tuesday, repeatedly coughing as he spoke about the CHIPS and Science Act. The president was spotted sucking on a throat drop before his speech, but it was not enough to prevent him from coughing. Biden also tried drinking water to control his cough, but it did not succeed, as he continued to cough into his hand. The president’s cough was hoarse and loose, not the usual dry cough that interrupts some of his political speeches. But his cough did not stop Biden from celebrating his recent legislative successes, boasting that Democrats were delivering on their campaign promises. “People will look back on this week, with all we’ve passed and all we’ve moved on, that we’ve met the moment,” he said proudly between coughing fits. U.S .President Joe Biden coughs while speaking before signing H.R. 4346, the Chips and Science Act of 2022, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Coughs Through White House Speech After Fighting Coronavirus

CNN anchor Brian Stelter said Sunday on his show “Reliable Sources” that the ongoing federal investigation of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is “not just a right-wing media story.” Stelter added Hunter’s legal jeopardy could endanger his father’s chances in his 2024 re-election run. Stelter said, “Maureen Dowd’s column in this morning’s New York Times basically says that Joe Biden should not run for re-election. This has been a narrative for months, and it is getting louder and louder, including from some Democratic lawmakers saying Biden should basically hang it up and say he is a lame duck and not run in 2024. So where do you come down on this as a former White House aide?” Former press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden, Michael LaRosa, said, “I hope he runs. I know he’s going to run. He’s planning to run, as he said many times.” Stelter asked, “Biden’s age makes it different.” LaRosa said, “I don’t see why he wouldn’t run. I haven’t heard a reason why.” Stelter … [Read more...] about CNN’s Stelter: Hunter Biden ‘Not Just a Right-Wing Media Story’ — ‘A Real Problem’ for Joe Biden in 2024

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the historic $280 billion Chips and Science Act into law that includes $52 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The Chips and Science Act is the Biden administration's bet to incentivise chipmakers to reverse course and build fabs in the US and cut the dependence on China . , "Today, I sign into law the Chips and Science Act. It's a once-in-a-generation law that invests in America by supercharging our efforts to make semiconductors here at home," Biden said in a tweet. Also Read US President Joe Biden signs bill to boost American chips, compete with China "Today represents a more secure economy, jobs, and a stronger future for our nation. America is delivering," he said, adding that the future of the microchip industry is going to be 'Made in America'. Late last month, the US Senate and the House cleared the $280 billion Chips and Science Act to strengthen science and … [Read more...] about biden: Future is ‘Made in America’, says Joe Biden after signing $280 billion Chips & Science Act

President Joe Biden’s job approval on a series of categories, including jobs and the economy, is significantly lower than former President Donald Trump’s ratings before leaving office, a recent Harvard Harris survey reveals. Biden’s overall approval rating remains low, hanging at 38 percent, according to the survey. That reflects a 24 percent drop from the 62 percent approval he saw in June 2021. It has been over a year since Biden has seen an approval rating above 50 percent in this particular survey. The president fails to perform much better on individual issues. In fact, he does not have a positive approval on any issue, scoring highest on the Chinese coronavirus, but only garnering 48 percent support — less than a majority. For instance, Biden now has a 36 percent approval on the economy. That is far worse than the 56 percent approval Trump saw in January 2021, prior to leaving office. This trend continues for the vast majority of issues. Stimulating jobs: … [Read more...] about Poll: Donald Trump Outperforms Joe Biden on Jobs, Economy, Crime

US President Joe Biden signed a landmark bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for US semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China's science and technology efforts. "The future is going to be made in America," Biden said, calling the measure "a once-in-a-generation investment in America itself." , Biden touted investments that chip companies are making even though it remains unclear when the US Commerce Department will write rules for reviewing grant awards and how long it will take to underwrite projects. Also Read US-led chip alliance not aimed at excluding China: South Korea Chipmaker Micron tempers its projections as demand weakness worsens Some Republicans joined Biden on the White House lawn to attend the signing of the chips bill that was years in the making in Congress . The chief executives of Micron , Intel , Lockheed Martin , HP, and Advanced … [Read more...] about biden: US President Joe Biden signs bill to boost American chips, compete with China

President Joe Biden reacted Monday to China’s escalating aggression near Taiwan in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to the island. “I’m not worried but I’m concerned that they’re moving as much as they are,” Biden told reporters. “But I don’t think they’re going to do anything more than they are.” The president reacted to China’s actions as he left Delaware for a trip to eastern Kentucky, where the state has experienced devastating flooding. After Pelosi left Taiwan, China responded by conducting live-fire drills in the surrounding waters of the island. The White House condemned China’s actions as “irresponsible” and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken signaled his disapproval of the military operations as “extreme” and “disproportionate.” China announced further military drills on Monday after condemning the United States for provoking the conflict. “The current tense situation in the Taiwan Strait is entirely provoked and created by the U.S. side on … [Read more...] about Joe Biden on China Military Drills in Taiwan: ‘I’m Not Worried but I’m Concerned’

The US President, Joe Biden , will sign a bill on August 9 to subsidize the US semiconductor industry and boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China , the White House said. The legislation aims to alleviate a persistent shortage that has affected everything from cars, weapons, washing machines and video games. Thousands of cars and trucks remain parked in southeast Michigan awaiting chips as the shortage continues to impact automakers. , Michigan working to attract chip manufacturers under new US bill, says governor US plans to limit shipments of chipmaking equipment to memory chip makers in China A rare major foray into US industrial policy, the bill provides about $52 billion in government subsidies for research and US production of semiconductors. It also includes an investment tax credit for chip plants estimated to be worth $24 billion. "The bill will supercharge our efforts to make semiconductors here in … [Read more...] about biden: White House on Joe Biden to sign bill to help chipmakers compete with China

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced today . Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and has started taking Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment. The news comes amid a wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping the country, driven by the highly transmissible BA.5 variant. Biden spent part of yesterday traveling and gave a speech about the administration’s clean energy goals in Massachusetts. In the week before the positive test, NPR reports that the president had also “lingered for extended conversations, posed for pictures and gave hugs at the Congressional Picnic on the White House South Lawn.” During a four-day trip to the Middle East, he shook hands with leaders in the region and attended meetings and other events without wearing a mask, NPR said. A letter from Biden’s doctor indicates that his symptoms are fairly mild and consist of fatigue, a runny nose, and a dry cough, which started on Wednesday evening. here's a letter from … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19

A plan by President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide border crossers and illegal aliens with identification cards before their release into the United States will spur widespread welfare fraud, House Republicans warn. As Breitbart News reported last month, the Biden administration is considering issuing the IDs to illegal aliens once they arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border. The IDs would be a boon for illegal immigration, transforming the border into a mere checkpoint ahead of their release into American communities. DHS officials have defended the plan , claiming it will cut costs for the agency even as illegal immigration costs American taxpayers at least $143 billion annually. In a letter to DHS officials, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee warn that the program could lead to widespread welfare fraud where border crossers and illegal aliens use the IDs to unlawfully access public benefits reserved for struggling Americans. “… the … [Read more...] about Republicans: Joe Biden’s ID Cards for Illegal Aliens Will Spur Welfare Fraud

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Evening Edit,” Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) said that while Congressional Democrats are trying to distance themselves from President Joe Biden, “it’s not just Joe Biden. It’s also the Congressional Democrats because this is their agenda.” And Congressional Democrats “don’t want to change” the agenda that Biden has followed “lock, stock, and barrel, and it’s been a complete failure.” Donalds stated, [relevant remarks begin around 4:30] “They’re backing away from Joe Biden because he’s terrible at his job and he’s not a leader and he’s not even good at motivating the American people and he’s followed the Congressional Democrat agenda lock, stock, and barrel, and it’s been a complete failure. They’d rather just dump him and move to somebody else, but they don’t want to change the agenda. He’s very bad at this. The voters are not being supportive of him. He can’t even go out and rally people to his side. So, why have him there? … [Read more...] about Donalds: Congressional Dems Are Admitting Their Agenda Failed by Abandoning Biden after He Followed It