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Complexities of US & China Relations
One of the defining features of U.S.-China relations is their deep economic interdependence. China is a major trading partner for the United States, with a significant portion of U.S. imports coming from China. At the same time, the United States is a key market for Chinese exports. This economic interconnection has created a complex web…
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Biden & China’s Xi talks yields modest progress on military communications and fentanyl fight
President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a virtual summit on Monday, their first face-to-face meeting since Biden took office. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including trade, human rights, Taiwan, and climate change. While no major breakthroughs were announced, the White House said the summit was “candid, constructive, and respectful”…
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Biden asks America to support Israel and Ukraine
President Joe Biden delivered a primetime address to the nation from the Oval Office on Thursday night, urging Congress and the American people to support his $100 billion supplemental funding request, which includes billions of dollars in aid for Israel and Ukraine. The president argued that helping these two countries in their wars against Hamas…
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The War in the Middle East
One of the most serious and complicated political issues of our time is the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The conflict started on October 9, 2023, when Hamas fired rockets at Jerusalem, triggering a strong response from Israel. Since then, both sides have launched thousands of…
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Biden presses allies for Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden delivered his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. He urged other countries to join him in providing more military and humanitarian assistance to the embattled nation, which has been facing a renewed threat of invasion from Moscow. He also…
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Shutdown Showdown
One of the most pressing issues facing Congress was the looming threat of a government shutdown, which would occur if lawmakers failed to pass a spending bill by September 30. The House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, passed a bill that would fund the government until December 3 and also raise the debt ceiling, which…
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Biden urges UN to support Ukraine
President Joe Biden delivered his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, where he called for global cooperation on issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, human rights, and democracy. He also warned of the threat posed by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and urged the international community to stand with the Ukrainian people…
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United Nations General Assembly begins in NY
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has kicked off its 76th session in New York. World leaders and diplomats are gathering to address global challenges such as climate change, Covid-19, human rights, and security. Among the speakers on Tuesday were President Biden, who made his debut at the UNGA as president; Chinese President Xi Jinping, who…
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Government Shutdown Looms as Spending Bill Stalls
The federal government is facing the risk of a shutdown by the end of the month, as Congress has not yet passed a spending bill to fund its operations for the next fiscal year. The House Republicans have finalized a deal on a short-term funding bill that would keep the government open until December 3,…
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Former Trump official’s conviction could effect ex-president’s cases
The conviction of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on charges of defrauding donors to a private border wall project could have implications for other cases involving Trump and his associates, according to legal experts. Bannon’s trial revealed how he used his influence and access to Trump to solicit funds for a scheme that enriched himself…
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Americans trust Trump over Biden on economy, poll shows
An exclusive poll conducted by USA TODAY/Suffolk University showed that more Americans said they trust Trump, the 2024 Republican primary front-runner, than Biden to make the economy better by a 47%-36% margin. The spread is 46%-26% in Trump’s favor among independent voters. The poll also revealed that 76% of independents and even 34% of Democrats…
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Trump’s access to classified information restricted
A federal judge decided Wednesday that Trump will be restricted on how and when he can look at, and talk about, classified information, after a sealed hearing the day before. The decision appears to largely be in line with restrictions special counsel Jack Smith sought to protect classified information that may be evidence in the…