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Rory Stewart’s bridge-burning memoir; the rise and demise of Liz Truss; and what Trump’s aide saw at the White House

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

White House says US wasn’t aware of intel on 7 October Israel attack

US distances itself from apparent failures of Israel’s military and intelligence groups

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: climate and Gaza

Vice President Harris gave her most extensive comments to date on the fighting in Gaza, emphatically calling on Israel to do more to protect civilians.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2023

Biden Meets Angolan Leader As US Aims To Counter China In Africa

President Joe Biden and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco met at the White House on Thursday to discuss infrastructure and regional security, as the United States seeks to counter China's growing influence in Africa.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023

‘We’re still living this’: families of US-Israeli hostages arrive in Washington

Parents of three hostages met with officials on Wednesday to pressure Biden administration to push for Americans’ release

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023

Debating Ron DeSantis could benefit Gavin Newsom's political ambitions

Two of the nation's most high profile governors will debate Thursday night in Georgia, even though only one of them is actually running for president in 2024.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Progressive US lawmakers renew calls for ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza

With pause in Gaza war set to expire, Congress members gathered outside White House in call to stop the bloodshed.

Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023

Red And Blue America Square Off In Clash Of The Governors

They are ambitious and relatively young leaders whose passionate views about running their large, powerful states offer contrasting ideals on how the deeply-polarized United States should be run.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023

Henry Kissinger, dead at 100

Kissinger was the only person to be White House national security adviser and secretary of state at the same time

Salon · Nov 30, 2023

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger is the only man to have served as secretary of state and national security advisor at the same time. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize but drew heated criticism.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023