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Sean Spicer confuses Pearl Harbor anniversary with D-day

Trump’s former press secretary apologized for his error, after criticizing Biden for not acknowledging D-day last year

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022

Time running short for latest immigration proposal in Senate - Roll Call

Senators this week questioned whether a recently proposed bipartisan immigration deal can pass before the end of the year.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2022

US Does Not Want to See Military Operations in Northwest Syria

The United States does not want Türkiye to pursue military attacks in northwest Syria, even if it recognizes Türkiye’s right to defend itself, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday. Türkiye has ramped up its shelling and air strikes on northern Syria in recent weeks and has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership

The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain under a new agreement calling for the two countries to work together to boost energy security and drive down prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

U.S., amid war escalation concerns, respects Ukraine's sovereignty

The United States has made clear to Ukraine its concerns about any escalation of the war with Russia, but it respects Ukrainian sovereignty, including decisions about how Kiev uses weapons supplied by Washington, the White House's national security spokesman said.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

U.S. does not want to see military operations in northwest Syria -White House

The United States does not want Turkey to pursue military attacks in northwest Syria, even if it recognizes Turkey's right to defend itself, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

US has not seen transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia-Kirby

The United States has not seen evidence that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

White House mindful of China's attempts for influence in Middle East

The White House said on Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia is an example of Chinese attempts to exert its influence around the world and it will not change U.S. policy toward the Middle East.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Warnock wins Georgia run-off against Walker to win the Senate for the Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia run-off election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s current term and capping an underwhelming mid-term cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2022

More classified documents reportedly found on Trump property – as it happened

Attorneys for ex-president discover two classified items, report says

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022