Truman statue takes place in Capitol Rotunda WASHINGTON — In what could be their last joint appearance before the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy joined with other lawmakers on Thursday to unveil a new statue of Harry S. Truman. Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022
Truman statue takes place in Capitol Rotunda - Roll Call Alexander Hamilton moves downstairs as Missouri sends the likeness of a former president to the Capitol Rotunda Roll Call · Sep 29, 2022
New book on Trump's first impeachment details Schiff’s role rallying moderates and Pelosi WASHINGTON — As momentum shifted toward impeaching then-President Donald Trump for withholding aid to Ukraine in 2019, U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff counseled Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the seven moderate freshman Democrats whose Washington Post op-ed supporting impeachment in essence forced the hand of House leaders, according to a new… Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022
Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2022
Did Trump pretend to be a reporter? "Dingell couldn’t shake the idea that his voice sounded like that of the forty-fifth president," Haberman writes Salon · Sep 28, 2022
Chabot, Landsman running in general election for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District Incumbent Steve Chabot (R) and Greg Landsman (D) are running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District. Ballotpedia · Sep 28, 2022
Trump mistook ‘diverse’ congressional staffers for waitstaff at White House gala, new book claims Awkward moment occurred during first year of Trump’s presidency The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Dems may self-sabotage on stock trading Democrats say they want new rules on stock trades, but may shoot down "wildly popular" bill just before election Salon · Sep 28, 2022
What Donald Trump has said about the January 6 riot Ex-president has gloated over size of the crowd at ‘Stop the Steal’ rally, portray jailed participants as innocent victims and shrug off responsibility The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing 'One China' messages to millions of fans online The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022
Biden's mixed record forces some Dems into odd balancing act Some Democrats facing tough midterm races are praising many of the Biden administration's top policy achievements even while distancing themselves from the president himself The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Cancellation of Taiwan Pride event shows China’s influence extends far beyond its borders WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022
Jackie Calmes: Congress is trying to stop its own members from another coup attempt Call it the (spineless) Republicans' lament: "The things we do for the orange Jesus." Los Angeles Times · Sep 25, 2022
Axios · Sep 24, 2022 China warns "external" interference in Taiwan will lead to "forceful" response Tensions between China and the U.S. have been shaky regarding Taiwan after Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the self-governing island last month.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022 Could China-Taiwan conflict escalate to a full blown military crisis? Experts believe Beijing’s aggression is largely a face-saving exercise, but conflict poses significant costs for Taiwan and the world
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022 US sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan, China tells Blinken Tensions over Taiwan have soared since US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in August.
The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2022 Republicans unveil 90s-throwback midterm election agenda The House minority leader introduced the Republicans’ ‘Commitment to America’, focusing on Biden and not on Trump
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not surrender, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters using unusually strong and direct language.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 23, 2022 US, China Top Diplomats to Meet on High Tensions on Taiwan The top US and Chinese diplomats meet Friday in New York as soaring tensions show signs of easing, but Beijing issued a new warning against support for Taiwan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are set to meet on the sidelines of the annual United…
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 U.S. sending 'dangerous signals' on Taiwan, China tells Blinken China has accused the United States of sending "very wrong, dangerous signals" on Taiwan after the U.S. secretary of state told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the maintenance of peace and stability over Taiwan was vitally important.
Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022 Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan’s diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on ‘ambiguity’ TAIPEI, Taiwan — At the heart of the debate between Taiwanese and U.S. policymakers over how best to avert a feared attack by China in the coming years is a question over whether certain diplomatic or military actions the U.S. could take might backfire, with Beijing deciding to speed its…
WEKU · Sep 22, 2022 House GOP unveils its legislative roadmap if they win back the House in November Big on ideas but short on policy specifics, the agenda keeps with a tradition established with 1994's "Contract with America" where the minority party releases their priorities ahead of Election Day.
Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022 Schumer starts process for taking up stopgap funding bill - Roll Call Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer took the first preliminary step Thursday toward considering stopgap funding legislation.
Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022 Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan's diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on 'ambiguity' - Roll Call Officials and experts in Washington and Taipei are debating whether America's "strategic ambiguity" toward Taiwan needs to end.