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“Nothing made me prouder than providing better health care and more protections to millions of people around this country.”

Obama Returns to White House and Supports Biden’s ACA Expansions

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Colonial Pipeline, the operator of the country’s largest fuel pipeline, paid hackers approximately $5 million as ransom in order to resume operations, according to multiple outlets.

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers $5 Million in Ransom, Reports Say

President Joe Biden drew ire after telling reporters Wednesday that his “expectation and hope” is the continuing violence between Israel and occupied Palestine “will be closing down sooner than later” and that “Israel has a right to defend itself.”

Some Democrats Push Back Against Biden Admin’s Statements On Israel-Palestine Violence 

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The Biden administration announced Monday that it will reunite some of the families who were separated at the U.S. border under former President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

U.S. Begins Reuniting Some Families Who Were Separated At Border By Trump Administration

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The U.S. will restrict travel from India next week as COVID-19 ravages the country and potentially dangerous variants become more widespread.

U.S. To Restrict Travel From India As Country Faces Surge in COVID-19 Cases 

President Joe Biden, who has traveled more than a million miles by rail throughout his political career, visited Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station on Friday to celebrate Amtrak’s 50th anniversary.

“Amtrak Joe” Celebrates Train Service’s 50th Anniversary & Pushes Infrastructure Plan

The Tobacco Control Act, which became law in 2009, banned flavored cigarettes, with one exception: menthol.

Menthol Cigarettes Could Become A Thing Of The Past 

Each week, the NowThis Politics team rounds up the biggest news of the Biden administration, from Cabinet confirmations to executive actions and policies related to the pandemic, economic relief, and more.

Here’s What The Biden Administration Did This Week 

President Joe Biden is considering doubling the capital gains tax rate and raising the marginal tax rate for America’s top earners in order to pay for his ambitious policies on child care and education.

Biden Wants To Double Capital Gains Tax For The Rich To Fund Child Care And Education

NowThis and discovery+ will release “Action Planet: Meeting The Climate Challenge,” a one-hour special focused on the broader challenges of the climate crisis, on Thursday.

NowThis And discovery+ Climate Special To Premiere On Earth Day 

The Biden administration is reportedly taking aim at the chemical that has long kept Americans hooked on cigarettes: nicotine.

Biden Admin Wants To Slash Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes, Report Says

A gunman shot and killed eight people and injured seven others at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis on Thursday night, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).

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Obama Returns to White House and Supports Biden’s ACA Expansions

“Nothing made me prouder than providing better health care and more protections to millions of people around this country.”

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers $5 Million in Ransom, Reports Say

Colonial said Thursday that it has restarted its entire system but that it will take several days for supply to return to normal.

Some Democrats Push Back Against Biden Admin’s Statements On Israel-Palestine Violence

During a call with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden “conveyed his unwavering support for Israel’s security.”

U.S. Begins Reuniting Some Families Who Were Separated At Border By Trump Administration

Biden promised on the campaign trail that he would form a task force to reunite families who were separated.

U.S. To Restrict Travel From India As Country Faces Surge in COVID-19 Cases

The travel restriction will take effect on Tuesday, May 4, and will not apply to citizens or permanent residents in the U.S.

“Amtrak Joe” Celebrates Train Service’s 50th Anniversary & Pushes Infrastructure Plan

The President told stories about how Amtrak became his “family” and how his infrastructure plan will improve the next generation of his beloved rail service.

Menthol Cigarettes Could Become A Thing Of The Past

While supporters tout the public health benefits of a menthol ban, some warn it could exacerbate issues with policing in Black and brown communities.

Here’s What The Biden Administration Did This Week

Our weekly roundups of what’s happening each week in the Biden-Harris administration.

Biden Wants To Double Capital Gains Tax For The Rich To Fund Child Care And Education

The president will unveil his American Family Plan — following the American Rescue Plan and Jobs Plan — during his first major speech to Congress.

NowThis And discovery+ Climate Special To Premiere On Earth Day

The one-hour special will premiere at 8 p.m. EST across NowThis’ platforms and discovery+, then will be broadcast on other channels.

Biden Admin Wants To Slash Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes, Report Says

The possibility of nicotine regulation comes as the FDA is deciding on a potential menthol cigarette ban.

8 People Killed In Shooting At Indianapolis FedEx Facility

At least 45 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. in the last month.