Ukraine’s first lady makes impassioned plea for more US arms Olena Zelenska appeals to US Congress for air defence systems as Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian strikes. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022
Biden: Military say a Pelosi Taiwan trip 'not a good idea' President Joe Biden says that U.S. military officials believe it’s “not a good idea” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan at the moment The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Chinese Mortgage Boycott Gains Steam Homebuyers’ threats to stop payments on unfinished projects could deepen an ongoing real estate crisis. Foreign Policy · Jul 20, 2022
‘Chips-plus’ bill passage could slip to next week in Senate WASHINGTON — Republican senators said Wednesday they’re expecting final passage of a trimmed-down semiconductor manufacturing and science-focused economic competitiveness package will slip to next week. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022
Pressure on Senate GOP after same-sex marriage passes House Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a new push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Ukraine’s first lady pleads with US Congress: ‘Give us weapons to stop Russian missiles’ ‘We want no more airstrikes, no more missile strikes,’ Olena Zelenska told Republican and Democratic congressional members Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022
AIPAC-backed candidate wins in closely watched US Democratic race Amid heavy pro-Israel spending, former congresswoman Donna Edwards loses bid to return to Congress in Maryland primary. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022
'Chips-plus' bill passage could slip to next week in Senate - Roll Call Republican senators said they’re expecting passage of a semiconductor and science-focused competitiveness package will slip to next week. Roll Call · Jul 20, 2022
European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer has met with Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen and called for China to open a “mutual and respectful dialogue" with the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Morning Digest | China steps up LAC air drills as talks stall; Sri Lankan Parliament to directly elect President today, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022
China warns of 'forceful measures' if U.S. House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan China's government warned on Tuesday that it would take "forceful measures" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the Chinese-claimed island next month. Reuters · Jul 20, 2022
House passes same-sex marriage bill in wake of abortion ruling WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Tuesday to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and codify legal recognition for interracial and same-sex marriages nationwide, part of the legislative response from Democrats to recent Supreme Court decisions. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022
House passes same-sex marriage bill in wake of abortion ruling - Roll Call The bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and codify legal recognition for interracial and same-sex marriages nationwide passed 267-157. Roll Call · Jul 19, 2022
Trial delayed for man pictured in Pelosi's office at riot A federal trial has been delayed for an Arkansas man who was photographed with his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan China says it will take “resolute and strong measures" should the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 China says U.S. will bear consequences of Pelosi visit to Taiwan China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a visit to Tawian by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States would bear the consequences of its response.
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan: Reports If her trip goes ahead, Pelosi will be the first sitting US speaker of the House to visit Taiwan in 25 years.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Election 2022: Maryland voters choosing Gov. Hogan successor With Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan term-limited, the highly competitive contest to replace him has drawn the attention of former President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and even Oprah Winfrey
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022 Democratic 2024 convention site team visits Chicago next week; Republicans poised to pick Milwaukee Republicans love to bash Chicago. But when it comes to picking a city to host its summer meeting, the Republican National Committee selected Chicago.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 Report: Conservative Newsmax peddles Jan. 6 misinformation A new research report says the conservative TV channel Newsmax is presenting viewers with an “alternate universe” of how the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol unfolded on Jan. 6, 2021
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2022 Pelosi Family Making Millions In The Market: The Latest On Paul Pelosi's Timely Trades The U.S. Department of Commerce reported July 15 that congress is moving towards a Tuesday vote on the CHIPS Act in a bipartisan effort to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 Ukraine's first lady to address U.S. Congress on Wednesday Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, will deliver remarks to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office said.
The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2022 House approves legislation to protect abortion access across US Vote was largely symbolic as two bills stand all but no chance of overcoming Republican opposition in the evenly-divided Senate
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022 US House votes to restore abortion rights after end of Roe Democratic-backed bills to restore abortion and defend out-of-state travel have little chance of passing in US Senate.
Benzinga · Jul 15, 2022 EXCLUSIVE: Why Tim Draper Stands By His 2018 Prediction For $250K Bitcoin The world's leading cryptocurrency is sagging under the same pressure of the record-breaking inflation that is plunging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The U.S. Consumer-Price Index (CPI) has shown a bleak 9.1% jump in inflation year-over-year, the highest in more than 40 years.