Biden Visits the Rainforest

18/11/2024 2 min

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Episode Synopsis

President Biden visited a nature reserve in Brazil to advocate for continued climate action in future administrations, urging support for his policies and implying that former President Trump should not reverse progress. Biden also authorized Ukraine to use long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia as tensions escalate, with reports of nearly 50,000 Russian troops moving to Kursk. Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has reached a settlement with a woman who accused him of sexual assault, though he has not been charged. In Pennsylvania, a recount dispute is unfolding as some counties defy state Supreme Court directives. Meanwhile, Trump received a standing ovation at a UFC event in New York, accompanied by UFC president Dana White.

Biden says “nobody can reverse” his climate agenda. But Trump is poised to try. (Politico)
Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range U.S. weapons in Russia (CNN)
Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accusser but denies sexual assault, attorney says (CNN)
In Pennsylvania, election litigation continues, with a twist (NYT)
Trump attends UFC championship fight in New York, taking a break from cabinet picks (AP)