Queen’s memorial service briefly unites strife-torn Washington Political leaders including Kamala Harris gathered to remember the British monarch in sombre event at National Cathedral The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2022
China says it has patience needed to bring Taiwan under control China said it has the patience to someday bring Taiwan under its control, partly because “compatriots” there want it to happen -- a view that contrasts with polling showing sceptical views of Beijing in the democracy. Bangkok Post · Sep 21, 2022
China says will do all it can for peaceful Taiwan ‘reunification’ Beijing says the self-ruled island is part of China and has been increasingly assertive over its claim. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022
‘Can I play my saxophone?’: Husband to Jackie Walorski performs at lawmakers’ memorial - Roll Call He brought his sax and chose his favorite song to honor the person America knew as Rep. Walorski, but he knew as Jackie. Roll Call · Sep 20, 2022
Biden’s vow to defend Taiwan makes US policy shift explicit WASHINGTON — Three times as president, Joe Biden has said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing long-standing U.S. policy to keep Beijing guessing about U.S. intentions. His fourth time makes that much harder to do. Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022
Liz Truss's US trade deal admission 'proves Brexit is an unmitigated disaster' A trade deal with the US was touted as one of the major potential benefits of leaving the EU and the single market by Brexiteers. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022
Republicans want to flip the US house — and they’re outspending Democrats to do it WASHINGTON — Republicans need to win six seats in the November election to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives. In advertising spending, they’re beating Democrats in seven districts that were already leaning their way. Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022
What Does Biden Mean on Taiwan? When Washington doesn’t speak with one voice, its powers of strategic ambiguity are slowly chipped away. The News Lens · Sep 19, 2022
Biden Inadvertently Declares His Student Loan Forgiveness Program Illegal If the pandemic is over, then how is the supposed emergency move justified? Reason · Sep 19, 2022
The deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, explained Hostilities began anew last week between the two countries in the deadliest spate of violence since 2020, though a cease-fire reached on Wednesday put a temporary stop to the bloodshed. WEKU · Sep 19, 2022
Turkey says Pelosi's statements 'sabotage' Armenia-Azerbaijan diplomacy Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Monday that U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "biased" statements regarding the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan "sabotage diplomacy efforts" and were unacceptable. Reuters · Sep 19, 2022
Pelosi condemns Azerbaijan over latest Armenian border fight U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned what she called “deadly attacks” on Armenian territory by Azerbaijan after a meeting on Sunday with Armenian officials in Yerevan. Tribune News Service · Sep 18, 2022
Pelosi condemns Azerbaijan over Armenia attack Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi says the United States deplores recent attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia, and has called for a negotiated solution to the countries’ conflict The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022
Azerbaijan slams Pelosi's 'unfair' comments as blow to peace efforts with Armenia Azerbaijan on Sunday condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for saying that Baku had started a border conflict with Armenia during her visit to Yerevan. Pelosi’s remarks that Azerbaijan had conducted an “illegal” assault on Armenia’s sovereignty was "unsubstantiated and unfair" and dealt a serious blow to peace efforts, said… France 24 · Sep 18, 2022
Reuters · Sep 18, 2022 Pelosi condemns Azerbaijan's attacks on Armenia U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday condemned what she said were "illegal" border attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia, using a visit to the Russian ally to pledge American support for its sovereignty.
WEKU · Sep 18, 2022 Pelosi and other US lawmakers visit Armenia as cease-fire holds A U.S. congressional delegation headed by Speaker of the House have visited Armenia, where a cease-fire has held for three days after an outburst of fighting with neighboring Azerbaijan.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 18, 2022 Local Armenians protest US assistance to Azerbaijan’s military forces Demonstrators supporting Armenia protest outside the Azerbaijani consulate on Wilshire Boulevard.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Pelosi, other US lawmakers visit Armenia as cease-fire holds A U.S. congressional delegation headed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Armenia
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 Pelosi to travel to Armenia amid new outbreak of violence Comes amid a ceasefire with Azerbaijan
France 24 · Sep 16, 2022 Macron voices his support for Armenian sovereignty amid Azerbaijan ceasefire French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday, as major world powers look to try and stop fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Pelosi confirms snap visit to Armenia after deadly clashes U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday confirmed that she would make a snap visit to Armenia after border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan killed more than 200 people this week.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 China's top legislator to meet S. Korea leaders for talks China’s top legislator is to meet South Korean leaders including new President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, as Yoon’s push to buttress a military alliance with Washington has caused concerns that it could hamper Seoul’s ties with Beijing
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2022 It Wasn't Pelosi, Part 2: Congress Member Spends Half Their Salary On Chip Stock Ahead Of The CHIPS Act Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A member of Congress made a questionable stock purchase that was well-timed with legislation. Here’s that latest Congress stock trade that will be publicly scrutinized.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Chuck Schumer predicts Democrats are unlikely to hold House majority in midterms Senate majority leader’s assessment puts him at odds with Nancy Pelosi, but is still more optimistic than any forecast earlier this year
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Biden announces deal to avert crippling railroad strike: ‘A win for tens of thousands of rail workers’ A strike by railroad workers would have crippled large swaths of the US economy and fanned the flames of inflation