Berlin eyes closer monitoring of China
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November 2023
Biden and Xi Make Nice Despite U.S.-China Tensions
Despite simmering tensions, President Biden and President Xi Jinping exchanged the kind of pleasantries that adversarial leaders deploy when they are trying to make nice. Share full article President Biden…
Ohio Man Who Attacked Officers on Jan. 6 Gets Nearly 5 Years in Prison
Kenneth Joseph Owen Thomas has failed to express remorse for his actions that day and turned his notoriety as a rioter into a brand, prosecutors said. Share full article Body…
Supreme Court Refuses to Revive Florida Law Restricting Drag Shows
A federal judge in Orlando ruled that the law violated the First Amendment, saying it was “specifically designed to suppress the speech of drag queen performers.” Share full article A…
For Biden, a Subtle Shift in the Power Balance With China’s Xi Jinping
For the first time in years, a Chinese leader desperately needed a few things from the United States. Share full article 1 As President Biden and President Xi Jinping of…
Congress Prevented a Shutdown, but the Spending Fight Is Far From Over
Lawmakers bought time for talks, but heading off another shutdown threat early next year will be difficult. And a separate funding measure for Israel, Ukraine and the border remains unaddressed.…
Debate on Surveillance Law Heats Up as Expiration Date Looms
If congressional inaction lets Section 702 lapse on New Year’s Eve, officials believe the program could lawfully operate into April. Share full article National security officials in the Biden administration…
House Republicans, Stalled on Spending, Weaponize the Power of the Purse
As Congress struggles to do the bare minimum of keeping the government funded, House Republicans are using the annual federal spending bills to try to punish the Biden administration. Share…
Biden Aims to Fortify Ties With Asian Nations After Xi Summit
Among the topics for the president: job creation, supply chain stability and clean energy, while encouraging other leaders to enact labor protections for workers. Share full article President Biden and…
Panda Diplomacy Might Not Be Dead Just Yet
President Xi Jinping of China said his country may keep sending giant pandas to the United States, even though the National Zoo in Washington sent three of them back to…