McCarthy's race for speaker risks upending House on Day One Kevin McCarthy is charging straight into history with his quest to become House speaker The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
US to launch new diplomatic approach to China with ‘China House’ The new unit in the US Department of State aims to create ‘more consistent policy’ towards China, a rival global power. Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022
Pelosi backs adding TikTok government device ban to funding bill U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supports adding legislation passed by the Senate this week, which would bar federal government employees from using Chinese-owned TikTok on government-owned devices, to a government funding bill. Reuters · Dec 16, 2022
Kevin McCarthy's painful dilemma Kevin McCarthy suffered humiliation to get here. But he might not win the prize, and it's not worth winning Salon · Dec 16, 2022
Commentary: China is pushing a pacifist Japan into building up its military capabilities Japan isn’t known for being an aggressive country in the world of foreign affairs. Successive Japanese governments have taken pains to emphasize their peacelike nature, a direct consequence of Tokyo finding itself on the losing side of the most horrific war of the 20th century. Japan’s constitution renounces the use… Chicago Tribune · Dec 16, 2022
Pelosi fires back at reporter: ‘Don’t bother me with a question like that!’ It’s not unheard of for a former House speaker not to finish a full term once back in the minority The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
US lawmakers mull restrictions on TikTok over security concerns US lawmakers have voiced concern that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022
Democrat pushes to reverse decision to pull immigration bill - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California expressed “great disappointment” that her immigration legislation was pulled from the House floor. Roll Call · Dec 15, 2022
Did Biden take a bad deal on marriage? It was the most joyous celebration I've ever seen at the White House — with disturbing undertones to follow Salon · Dec 15, 2022
First Thing: Blizzard warnings, tornadoes and two deaths as storm marches across US A young boy and his mother were found dead in Louisiana, where their home was destroyed after a tornado hit, according to police. Plus, how the Buy Black movement could benefit the country The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Tom Hanks was on Paul Pelosi attack suspect’s hit list, court told Suspect David DePape allegedly told police officer of others he wanted to attack Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
Deterrence Across the Taiwan Strait Demands a Diplomatic Touch A survey in 2022 showed that simply informing citizens in Taiwan that the U.S. would come to help them in a war created a significant boost in their willingness to defend themselves. The News Lens · Dec 15, 2022
Tom Hanks and Hunter Biden among targets on Pelosi attacker’s hit list, police says Suspect David DePape tells police, ‘I know exactly what I did’ The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Taiwanese train for war after year of crises As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Pelosi portrait unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader
Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022 Accused Paul Pelosi attacker will proceed to trial, judge rules The man accused of bludgeoning House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer in late October will be sent to trial on felony charges, a judge ruled Wednesday afternoon.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022 Paul Pelosi’s alleged attacker also targeted Tom Hanks, Hunter Biden, Gavin Newsom, investigator says David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi in his San Francisco home, appeared at a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, held to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022 ‘Drop the hammer.’ ‘Uh, nope’: Footage of Paul Pelosi attack is played at hearing David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi in his San Francisco home, appeared at a preliminary hearing Wednesday, held to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 Alleged attacker of Paul Pelosi spoke of ‘evil’ in Washington The US man who allegedly beat Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer during a home invasion has pleaded not guilty.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Suspect in Paul Pelosi’s hammer attack wanted to harm House Speaker over Democratic ‘crime spree’ Police interviews with suspect David DePape, bodycam footage and 911 call revealed in court hearing
Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022 Man accused of attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband appears for key evidence hearing The man accused of bludgeoning House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer in late October as part of a failed bid to kidnap one of the nation’s most powerful politicians told police that his victim “pushed me into a corner” by calling for help during the early-morning attack, according…
Roll Call · Dec 14, 2022 Nancy Pelosi unveils her portrait at the Capitol, marks end of an era - Roll Call Nancy Pelosi, the first woman speaker of the House, took a bow Wednesday night. as her official portrait was unveiled.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Paul Pelosi attack: Police officer says he saw it happen A San Francisco police officer has testified that he witnessed a man attack the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer inside the couple’s home
Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022 Review: A new doc by her daughter reveals private side of iron-willed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi The clickety-clack of high heels through various corridors of power is a constant in "Pelosi in the House," documentarian Alexandra Pelosi's film about her mother, Speaker of the U.S. House Nancy Pelosi.
Roll Call · Dec 14, 2022 No one reads congressional committee reports. But will they watch a documentary? - Roll Call As the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity prepares to disband, it released a 30-minute movie narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker.