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What to expect as US-Africa summit kicks off in Washington

US President Biden seeks to boost trade opportunities and build trust with African leaders during three days of talks.

Al Jazeera

Gov. Newsom slams Republicans for blocking immigration reform on visit to Mexican border

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. — While visiting a state-funded migrant center that provides services to asylum seekers near the Imperial County border with Mexico on Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Republicans in Congress for politicizing immigration while failing to support comprehensive reforms.

Los Angeles Times

Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling minor opposition party leader an ‘arrogant prick’

New Zealand PM apologised for comment made live on parliament television during question time

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Biden gathering with 50 African leaders in first such summit in 8 years

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting nearly 50 African leaders this week in an effort to show “renewed commitment” to a continent routinely neglected by the West and battered by coups and wars, poverty and the pandemic, but that also has seen vast Chinese investment in numerous nations.

Los Angeles Times

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she was only joking about ‘winning’ Jan. 6 attack on Capitol and carrying guns

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Monday she was only joking when she boasted that extremists would have been armed and would have “won” the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol if she had led the attempted insurrection.

Tribune News Service

Biden forms group to coordinate response to rising antisemitism

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is creating an inter-agency group charged with coordinating U.S. efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of bias after a string of high-profile episodes that have alarmed the Jewish community.

Tribune News Service

Detroit Three making vehicles with most emissions, lowest fuel economy, EPA says

WASHINGTON — The Detroit Three automakers again produced vehicles with the most emissions and the lowest fuel economy of any major manufacturers in model year 2021, according to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Biden’s student-loan relief plan gets expanded review from Supreme Court

Tribune News Service

US, Russia to discuss imprisoned US ex-Marine Paul Whelan

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Russian officials will speak this week about detained American Paul Whelan, a former Marine whose release the Biden administration unsuccessfully sought along with WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Tribune News Service

Biden to unveil council on African diaspora in United States

U.S. President Joe Biden will announce on Tuesday the establishment of an advisory council on engagement with the African diaspora in the United States, as Washington seeks to deepen ties with the region through a summit this week.

Reuters

Joe Biden expected to sign bill banning big cat ownership and ending roadside zoos

Daily Mirror

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not so subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners

The Independent UK

China rejects Africa 'debt trap' claim ahead of U.S.-Africa summit

China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang on Monday rejected charges that Beijing had mired African countries in debt during a forum ahead of a U.S.-Africa summit, citing a report that African countries owe three times more debt to Western institutions.

Reuters

U.S. says to commit $55 billion to Africa ahead of summit

The United States will commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years as President Joe Biden prepares to host the U.S.-Africa summit this week and discuss 2023 elections and democracy in the continent with a small group of leaders.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy

Amid a surge in hateful rhetoric and violence, President Joe Biden has formed an new interagency group to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism

Tribune News Service

DOJ subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office as Trump investigation continues

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed the Georgia secretary of state’s office and at least one metro Atlanta county as it continues to investigate former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Al Jazeera

Asylum seeker crossings into US city of El Paso spike on weekend

Critics warn looming end of Title 42 immigration policy could lead to more crossings along the US-Mexico border.

Axios

Biden planning multi-country trip to Africa next year

He's hosting 49 African governments in Washington, and making the case Africa is a priority.

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Trump claims he turned down prisoner swap for Michigan's Whelan

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he had turned down a proposed one-for-one prisoner swap with Russia that would have brought Michigan's Paul Whelan home.

Bangkok Post

Why does Biden want to buy Venezuelan oil again?

The fix is in. During the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration announced it was quietly reversing policy and allowing limited petroleum imports from Venezuela. The Treasury Department lifted restrictions permitting a six-month deal to ease sanctions so that Chevron petroleum may buy and then ship Venezuelan crude oil to American…

Reuters

U.S. officials met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia

Senior U.S. officials met virtually on Monday with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, and assured her of President Joe Biden's commitment to gaining her brother's release, the White House said.

Tribune News Service

DOJ subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office as Trump investigation continues

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office as it continues to investigate former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Salon

Momentum to "replace Sinema" builds

"She should join her friends on Wall Street in 2024," said one progressive

Reason

Supreme Court Decides to Hear Second Case Challenging Legality of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan

Like the first case, it will be argued in February. In the meantime, the plan remains blocked.

Ballotpedia

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for Dec. 1

Welcome to the Dec. 12 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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