Review: Pelosi in the House Is a Nepotistic Puff Piece The glowing documentary makes no mention of her failures or even shortcomings as speaker. Reason · Mar 3, 2023
Echoes of Pelosi as new leadership era begins for Democrats A new generation of House Democratic leaders taking over for Nancy Pelosi and her team has debuted at the party’s annual retreat The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
In Baltimore speech, Biden urges House Democratic leaders to take credit for party’s successes BALTIMORE — With an eye on the 2024 elections, President Joe Biden repeatedly urged U.S. House Democrats meeting Wednesday evening in Baltimore to help the party claim credit for various initiatives, including a massive infrastructure package and gun safety measures. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Newsom gets good marks in new poll but faces test with budget crisis SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is California's most popular high-profile politician, but that could be tested by voter concerns over his ability to handle the state's estimated $22.5 billion deficit, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023
The Democratic insider who fought Trump Douglas Letter, the House chief counsel for four years, shares his views on the era’s biggest battles Salon · Feb 28, 2023
Schiff, Porter in tight race to replace Sen. Feinstein, poll shows; others trail far behind LOS ANGELES — The race to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein is shaping up to be a close contest between two congressional colleagues who have built national profiles and potent fundraising operations but appeal to different generations of Democratic voters, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll… Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
Will Russia’s struggle in Ukraine help Taiwan — or hurt it? The answer may lie in the differing personalities of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, say analysts. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
California lawmaker leads delegation to Taiwan amid already high US-China tensions WASHINGTON — Despite heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the recent spy balloon downing , a U.S. congressional delegation led by California Rep. Ro Khanna plans to visit Taiwan this weekend, a move sure to be seen by China as a provocation. Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023
How years of tricky talks sealed Ford’s deal with a Chinese battery maker For executives on both sides of the Pacific, Ford Motor Co.’s controversial deal to build a $3.5 billion electric-vehicle battery plant in Michigan using Chinese technology was the finale of a high-wire act that began two years ago. Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023
Top Pentagon official to visit Taiwan, report says, amid US-China tensions Relations between Beijing and Washington have soured since the US accused China of sending a spy balloon into its airspace The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Texas challenges federal spending law over proxy voting rule - Roll Call Texas filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to wipe out the $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 spending package over former House rules for proxy voting. Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023
U.S. says all countries should warn China against Taiwan conflict The United States hopes China will not use any visits by U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan as an excuse for military action, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, adding that all countries should warn Beijing against conflict over the island. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Veteran US Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek reelection California’s Feinstein, 89, says she intends to finish her term as several Democrats eye her open seat in 2024. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023
California senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, announces she will not seek re-election Feinstein, who has sat in US Senate since 1992, sets off race among Democrats to succeed to vacant seat The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 Commentary: Time's up. The art of making a better exit A lot of people I know are reading and chatting about a book with a very blunt title that was written by a wise 89-year-old woman from Sweden.
The News Lens · Feb 14, 2023 Taiwan’s Military Conscription in 2024 Taiwan needs to overhaul its current training methods in accordance with the Overall Defense Concept to make the most out of the reform taking place in 2024.
Axios · Feb 13, 2023 GOP targets Dem "training wheels" in '24 messaging strategy Pelosi opted to remain as a backbencher despite relinquishing her leadership after 20 years on the job.
Salon · Feb 10, 2023 Pelosi backs "corporate hack" for Labor "I would really appreciate it if Sean Patrick Maloney could NOT fail upwards into a cabinet position"
Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023 Nicholas Goldberg: Why won’t Nancy Pelosi stop emailing me? Somehow I thought that when the midterm elections were over, when Nov. 8 came and went, the barrage of political fundraising emails would stop.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023 George Skelton: Feinstein deserves a graceful exit, and she'd be wise to take it SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's quick endorsement of Rep. Adam B. Schiff's Senate candidacy was huge — far more significant than an ordinary endorsement.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Pelosi says Biden’s State of the Union nullifies Democratic competition in 2024 and there will be ‘no challenger’ Comes as Biden weighs whether to seek another term as president
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023 Biden Vows ‘to Protect’ Country in State of the Union Speech, Refers to China Balloon US President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he would cooperate with great power rival China, but vowed "to protect our country," a reference to a Chinese spy balloon that traveled across America last week. "I'm committed to work with China where we…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Five key takeaways from Biden’s rowdy State of the Union In today’s newsletter: US president uses unity message to attack Republicans – and set up bid for a second term
The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023 Feisty Biden offers bipartisan vision while still triggering Republicans The president hailed successes and even got the GOP cheering for entitlement programs in what looked like an unofficial re-election campaign launch
ABC News · Feb 8, 2023 George Santos drama, balloon stunt popped, and a fired-up Biden: Big moments from a testy State of the Union American politics can be a brutal business, but the State of the Union is almost always a respectful affair. This year's speech was marked by heckling, boos, and snide comments from the gallery.