Joe Biden

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Biden and his camp relish the thought of Trump as their rival.

While global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gathered for the summit, the significant absence of Biden and Xi was highlighted, considering the pivotal roles their respective nations play as major carbon emitters.

While President Biden had participated in the UN-sponsored meeting on two previous occasions, the White House announced that a climate team, comprising Special Envoy John Kerry, climate advisor Ali Zaidi, and clean energy advisor John Podesta, will represent the administration in Dubai.

A White House official announced that President Biden had successfully facilitated the release of two American citizens as part of a larger group of approximately 50 hostages during the four-day halt in hostilities. However, conflicting reports suggested that Hamas disputed Biden's assurances regarding further releases in the first phase.

Reports suggest that Biden's team, notably on the occasion of his birthday, has presented what they refer to as Trump's vision for America in 2025, highlighting his past stringent approach to law enforcement during his presidency.

Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory, labeling it as the "actual truth," drew condemnation from the White House. This conspiracy theory was linked to the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, which claimed 11 lives.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's strategic proposal, known as the Continuing Resolution (CR), took a phased approach to keeping the government operational in January and February. The CR gained bipartisan support in both chambers, marking a significant triumph for Speaker Johnson.

Expressing uncertainty about the duration of the conflict, Biden acknowledged the widening gap between the U.S. and Israel regarding the post-war scenario. The U.S. urged Israel not to reoccupy Gaza, a plea Israel rejected.

This bill extends funding for various agencies and programs, maintaining current levels until January 19, 2024, while extending support for others through February 2, 2024.