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Commentary: Turkey has put the US in a tough spot by threatening another Syria incursion

Syria’s civil war, which entered its 11th year this March, may at first look like a clear-cut case of good versus evil, in which a bloodthirsty dictator, Bashar Assad, tries to snuff out any semblance of opposition to his rule. Yet, the conflict is far more complicated than that. Far…

Chicago Tribune · Nov 30, 2022

Macron visits US in hope of mending ties after submarine deal debacle

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington today to discuss a range of issues – from aligning policy on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to easing trade spats – with US counterpart Joe Biden.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2022

US sees China’s aggression toward Taiwan as new normal since Pelosi visit

WASHINGTON — The U.S. expects China to keep up the more aggressive behavior toward Taiwan it began during a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a senior Pentagon official said in unveiling the department’s latest assessment of the country’s military might.

Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Without naming Trump, McConnell repudiates dinner with white supremacist

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that any person associating with people espousing anti-Semitic views is unlikely to be elected president.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Oath Keepers leader Rhodes convicted of Jan. 6 sedition charge

WASHINGTON — Stewart Rhodes, leader of the right-wing Oath Keepers group, and one other defendant were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the storming of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, capping a trial of the most serious crimes alleged among the hundreds of people prosecuted.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes convicted of Jan. 6 sedition charge

WASHINGTON — Stewart Rhodes, leader of the right-wing Oath Keepers group, and one other defendant were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, capping a trial of the most serious crimes alleged among the hundreds of people prosecuted.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

McCarthy says he will not drop out of speaker contention

WASHINGTON — House Republicans’ speaker nominee Kevin McCarthy does not yet have enough votes to win a floor election in January, but he told reporters Tuesday he will not drop out of the running and plans to take the fight to the floor if necessary.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

House, Senate negotiators set to meet on omnibus funding

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and top appropriators are set to meet as early as Wednesday to work through differences on a potential omnibus spending agreement, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Supreme Court divided on Biden v. Texas clash on immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sounded divided Tuesday over a clash between President Joe Biden and the state of Texas involving immigration enforcement.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022