Zelensky to Make a Case for More Aid in U.S. Visit
The Ukrainian leader’s second trip to America comes at a more delicate diplomatic moment, as he tries to navigate political currents while expressing gratitude for Western support.
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Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan
Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.
As Ukraine Aid Benefits Their Districts, Some House Republicans Oppose It
The American push to fund Kyiv’s war effort has created big economic opportunities for Mesquite, Texas, and other cities around the country. Some of their G.O.P. congressmen want to end it.
Biden Seeks $24 Billion More for Ukraine in Test of Bipartisan Support
The aid request is the first by the president since Republicans took over the House, and some party leaders have expressed opposition to spending more to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces.
Chris Christie Visits War Sites in Ukraine
The Republican former New Jersey governor who is running for president made a surprise trip to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Biden and Meloni of Italy May Find Common Ground
The president has been wary of the Italian prime minister’s hard-right politics. But when they meet on Thursday, they may see eye to eye on key issues.
Republicans Assail Kerry Before His Climate Talks With China
John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, was criticized by Republicans as being too soft on China, the world’s biggest polluter.
5 Michigan GOP state lawmakers oppose child marriage ban
Five Michigan Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday voted against a child marriage ban. Michigan in among 42 states in which child marriage is currently legal, of which 20 states don’t have a minimum age for marriage, The Detroit Free Press reports,…
Republicans Attack Blinken for China Trip, Threatening Subpoena
Republicans rebuked the secretary of state for visiting China for diplomatic talks as they advocate a hard-line, military-first approach to Beijing.
U.S. Support for Ukraine Aid Starts to Fray After Debt Limit Deal
Spending caps set by the debt limit bill have empowered critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine, threatening the bipartisan coalition that has kept military assistance flowing to Kyiv.