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Key points from Biden’s farewell address that warned the nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — With only days left in the White House, President Joe Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening. Instead of simply summing up his term in office, he used the opportunity to issue dire warnings about the future and call for deep changes to the country’s foundational document. Biden’s term ends Monday, when he’ll be replaced by Donald Trump, a man he has called an existential threat to the nation. Here’s a look at what was likely the […]

todayJanuary 16, 2025

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Karine Jean-Pierre bids tearful farewell to historic role as White House press secretary

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fought back tears as she delivered her goodbyes at the final press briefing of the Biden-Harris administration. On Wednesday, Jean-Pierre announced the very last press briefing before President Joe Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. This marked her 306th White House briefing out of a total of 537 throughout the administration’s four years. Reflecting on the Biden-Harris White House’s first day in office, Jean-Pierre noted that the administration held its very first briefing on […]

todayJanuary 16, 2025

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Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country in farewell address

 President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power Monday to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden sounded alarm over the accumulation of power and wealth among a small few. “Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of […]

todayJanuary 16, 2025