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Biden stands by Putin removal comment but insists he's not changing policy
President Joe Biden returned home on Sunday fighting off criticism from world leaders and experts for the unscripted shot the president took at Vladimir Putin over the weekend in which he remarked that the Russian president “cannot remain in power”. The comments, which many critics say could inflame tensions and harden Mr Putin’s resolve, seemed to distract from what would otherwise be considered a successful four-day trip to Europe.
Biden aides swiftly came in over the weekend to walk back the president’s comments, explaining in interviews that Mr Biden had not been calling for a regime change in Russia but had rather been underscoring that Mr Putin “cannot be allowed to exercise power over his neighbours or the region,” one administration official told reporters.
The president’s remarks were made as he toured Poland, where he warned Russia not to tread one inch on a Nato ally’s soil.
The president returned home to an administration struggling to earn back the electorate’s goodwill. Mr Biden’s approval ratings have continued to bottom out on issues that matter most to voters, such as the economy, the ongoing pandemic and an increasingly complicated foreign policy crisis.
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Key points Joe Biden appears to suggest removing Putin from power Administration trying to walk back his apparently improvised remark Allies in US and Europe raise concern about potential “escalatory” impact on conflict President’s approval ratings remain low despite broadly popular US response to Russia
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Following his release from hospital, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took part in hearings by phone.
After spending almost a week in hospital, Justice Thomas was yet again involved in court proceedings on Monday.
Chief Justice John Roberts said that Justice Thomas, 73, was going to be “participating remotely this morning”. He didn’t specify a reason.
Gustaf Kilander reports from Washington, DC.
Clarence Thomas participates in hearings by phone after release from hospital 73-year-old planning on taking part in decisions of cases he missed arguments for while away
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 22:00
1648500323 Schumer also hits out at Scott tax plan
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has joined in on Democrat attacks on Senator Rick Scott’s tax plan when compared to the Biden 2023 Budget plans for higher taxes on billionaires.
He tweeted: “Spot the difference - President Joe Biden’s budget makes sure billionaires pay their fair share. Senator Rick Scott’s platform for the Republican Party raises taxes on seniors and working families.”
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 21:45
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1648498281 White House jabs at Rick Scott tax plans
White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said the proposed budget raises tax revenue from “billionaires and hundred millionaires,” whereas the Republican Party wants to raise taxes on the bottom half of the US — a clear reference to the tax plan put forward by Senator Rick Scott of Florida.
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 21:11
1648497346 Biden to Doocy: ‘Why would I tell you?'
The traditional White House back and forth with Fox News’ Pete Doocy continues as he asked the president about recent comments he has made that have been misconstrued by the media — at times causing some consternation.
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:55
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Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:53
1648496391 ‘I’m not walking anything back’
President Joe Biden refused to back down from comments he made this weekend saying Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, but insisted that he was not advocating for a change in policy.
Mr Biden made the remarks when speaking to reporters after announcing his new budget proposal. His remarks come after he said over the weekend, “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.” The move set off a diplomatic scramble as there were concerns Mr Biden was advocating for regime change.
“I’m not walking anything back,” he told NBC News reporter Kelly O’Donnell. “The fact of the matter is, I was expressing the moral outrage I felt toward the way Putin is dealing and the actions of this man.”
Eric Garcia reports from Washington, DC.
Biden stands by Putin comment but insists no policy change President Joe Biden refused to back down from comments he made this weekend saying Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, but insisted that he was not advocating for a change in policy.
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:39
1648495672 Biden on Justice Thomas
Asked about whether Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from any cases related to the 2020 election given his wife’s text messages with then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, the president demurred saying: “I leave that to two entities. One, the January 6 Committee, and two the Justice Department.”
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:27
1648495014 Biden asked about Putin remarks
“Number one - I’m not walking anything back,” President Joe Biden says when asked about his comments in Warsaw that “that man [Putin] can’t remain in power”.
“I was expressing the moral outrage I felt, I wasn’t articulating a policy change,” he added.
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:16
1648494931 Biden says 2023 budget proposal will fund not defund police
President Joe Biden when outlining his budget includes more funding for law enforcement.
“The answer is not to defund our police departments. It’s to fund our police and give them all the tools they need,” he says.
Oliver O'Connell 28 March 2022 20:15
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