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Biden administration working with Congress on 'deterrence' over Taiwan - White House

The White House said on Monday that the U.S. administration is continuing to work with Congress on ways to "reinforce deterrence" against any changes to the status of Taiwan.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Is Ukraine winning the war too much?

When the two most senior military and intelligence officials in Washington make the same obvious error in public three times in three weeks, you have to wonder what they are really up to. Can it just be simple ignorance, or do they have a hidden agenda?

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

White House says it is not surprised on Russian reaction to oil price cap

The White House said on Monday that it was not surprised by Russia's reaction to the West's price cap on oil from the country.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Elon Musk dismisses Donald Trump’s call to ‘terminate’ parts of the US Constitution

Trump’s Saturday morning post drew bipartisan condemnation - but Musk appeared unfazed

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Commentary: Gavin Newsom is perfecting the art of inflating his presidential prospects by denying them

In the spring of 2019, when Joe Biden was just a battle-scarred former vice president, Barack Obama greeted his newly announced presidential campaign by praising his own selection of Biden as “one of the best decisions he ever made.” But he stopped conspicuously short of endorsing his old running mate.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad

The U.S.-Saudi alliance has weathered many storms over the decades, but the relationship remains vital to both: Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and the United States' largest foreign military sales customer.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Congress considering repeal of military's coronavirus vaccine mandate

A rollback may be included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act.

Axios · Dec 4, 2022

Morning Mail: Wrongfully jailed policeman sues state, Biden rebukes Trump, Indonesian volcano erupts

In today’s newsletter: Wrongfully jailed policeman launches lawsuit, Biden rebukes Trump, Indonesian volcano erupts

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

White House slams Trump’s call for ‘termination’ of constitution

Attacking the US Constitution is ‘anathema to the soul of our nation’, a White House spokesman says.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022

New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president

WASHINGTON — Newly elected House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended past remarks calling Donald Trump’s 2016 election “illegitimate” against Republican criticism, noting that he voted to certify his presidency.

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022