President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.

The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list as part of a deal for the release of political prisoners in exchange for an easing of restrictions.

Ted Cruz and Rick Scott reacted angrily to news that the president plans to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday it will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list – a move taken in the twilight of the administration that is likely to reversed by the incoming team.

Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation of Cuba.

President Joe Biden notified Congress of his plans to remove Cuba from the United States' list of state sponsors of terror, in a move the outgoing administration says is meant to help facilitate the release of political prisoners.

President Joe Biden is removing Cuba from a U.S. government list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, according to administration officials. That move, and a number of other conciliatory actions,

President-elect Donald Trump designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism shortly before he left office in January 2021.