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Following Xi-Biden call, Taiwan to deepen close security partnership with U.S.

Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Friday that it will continue to deepen its close security partnership with the United States, after U.S. President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday.

Reuters

Analysis-Despite Xi's 'fire', call with Biden avoided Taiwan escalation

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping managed largely to steer clear of escalatory rhetoric on Taiwan in a Thursday call, suggesting that neither side – preoccupied with economic woes at home – wants a fresh crisis across the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

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Biden warns Xi on Taiwan, reaffirms he doesn’t back independence

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Pelosi's Taiwan visit tests US-China ties as Biden looks to ease tensions with Xi

WASHINGTON — A congressional trip to Taiwan led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., became the focus of President Joe Biden's call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, further underscoring the latest U.S.-China rift that has sent relations to their lowest point in decades.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats moving full steam ahead on Manchin's spending bill

House leaders are preparing to call lawmakers back to Congress the week of Aug. 8.

Axios

Climate crisis hawks have questions about energy policies in Democrats’ new plan

WASHINGTON — Climate crisis hawks are raising significant questions about Democrats’ emerging legislative deal to address healthcare, energy and taxes, a potential roadblock to swift passage of a key portion of President Biden’s agenda.

Los Angeles Times

In Call with Biden Xi Warns against ‘Playing with Fire’ over Taiwan

In call with Biden Xi warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a fifth call as leaders on Thursday, and Xi warned against "playing with fire" over Taiwan, as concerns mounted over a possible visit to Chinese-claimed island by US…

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After 2 Consecutive Quarters of Negative Economic Growth, Is America in a Recession?

Most Americans believe so.

Reason

Integrated Mideast defence system still only an idea, says U.S. official

A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that there was no framework yet for an integrated Middle East air and missile defence system but that the United States believes there is potential for a multilateral regional approach for security.

Reuters

Obama praises Biden breakthroughs on climate, drug prices and economy in rare remarks

Ex-POTUS praises historic investment in efforts to fight climate change and inflation

The Independent UK

Manchin "publicly played" McConnell

Manchin waited until McConnell got Republicans to pass China bill before surprise reversal on reconciliation deal

Salon

Seth Meyers cancels ‘Late Night’ shows after testing positive for COVID again

COVID just can’t get enough of Seth Meyers. Or maybe it’s the other way around.

Tribune News Service

Activists surprised and relieved at Manchin’s decision to back climate bill

But the senator’s insistence on more fossil fuel drilling was called a ‘climate suicide pact’ by one expert

The Guardian - US

Trevor Noah on Instagram: ‘Everything is an ad, and your feed is full of people you don’t follow’

Late-night hosts discuss the backlash from users and the Kardashians, and the DoJ investigation of Trump

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ICE has resumed deporting unsuspecting immigrants at routine check-ins

SAN DIEGO — When Eduardo Sanchez showed up on a recent morning for a check-in with immigration officials in downtown San Diego, he assumed it would be like every other one he has had since 2017, when officials targeted him and his brothers-in-law for being undocumented.

The Independent UK

Schumer rallies Democrats after surprise deal with Manchin

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told fellow Senate Democrats they now have an opportunity to achieve two “hugely important” priorities on health care and climate change after the deal he struck with Sen. Joe Manchin

Reason

Meta Can't Buy V.R. Fitness Company, Must Make Its Own Competing App, Says FTC

Plus: A rebranded "Build Back Better," the two-party system creates "a disconnect between elites and non-elites," and more...

Tribune News Service

Under fire over outreach efforts, House Democrats launch new Latino-focused ad campaign

House Democrats courting Latinos in the midterm elections announced a seven-figure ad campaign Thursday that uses regional dialects, accents and themes to connect to voters in battleground districts.

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The Independent UK

Climate Migration: Honduran couple flee amid storms, threats

In 2020, back-to-back hurricanes destroyed Ana Morazan's home in Honduras

The Guardian - US

Biden hails ‘most significant legislation to tackle climate crisis’ after Manchin says yes – as it happened

President lauds ‘huge step forward’ for his domestic agenda after deal between Manchin and congressional Democrats

The Independent UK

A richer, stronger China warns Pelosi not to visit Taiwan

In 1997, Beijing grumbled but swallowed its irritation when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich of the U.S. House of Representatives visited Taiwan

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Saudi prince despite outrage by rights groups, Khashoggi fiancée

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on Thursday, defying criticism that the invitation is inappropriate barely four years after the murder by Saudi agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, has told the French leader she is "shocked and…

Evening Standard

Ukraine war: Half of Russian troops dead or injured, US intelligence states

Sources close to President Biden have said 75,000 have died or been wounded in the conflict

Sports Illustrated

Why Football Can’t Just Ignore Donald Trump

The former president’s infamous speech attacking owners and players almost five years ago took the league by surprise. He shouldn’t be ignored with midterm elections only 103 days away.

The Guardian - US

Most Americans do not want Biden or Trump in 2024, poll finds

News Nation/Decision Desk HQ poll shows majority believe duo should not run again – but they don’t know who they’d prefer

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