DoJ mulls immunity deal for Trump ally to secure testimony in Mar-a-Lago case Kash Patel’s close relationship with ex-president could provide information on how documents ended up at Trump’s resort The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2022
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch Former President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run since before he left the White House The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Biden in Illinois Friday to rally Democrats ahead of Tuesday vote; Harris in city Sunday The president and vice president are hitting Illinois to boost the Democratic turnout. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022
N Korean missile lands off S Korea coast, Seoul launches response Launches follow Pyongyang warning over ongoing military exercises between South Korea and the United States. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022
Saudis tell US that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Biden arrives in South Florida. He’s going after Republicans as threat to Medicare and Social Security President Joe Biden met with supporters at a Hallandale Beach community center on Tuesday afternoon, touting Democratic support for Social Security and Medicare. Tribune News Service · Nov 1, 2022
‘The best closer we have’: Obama floods the campaign trail to help Democrats as midterms loom Five years after he left the White House, the former president is taking on the role of elder statesman stumping for Democrats across the country, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Blown Away By The ’Love Affair’ Between Biden And Herzog, US Ambassador The ambassador was heartened by the level of concern people have for Israel. Zenger · Nov 1, 2022
U.S. concerned about Iranian threats to Saudi Arabia The United States is concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia and will not hesitate to respond if necessary, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 1, 2022
Murphy urges security review of Saudi stake in Twitter - Roll Call Sen. Murphy seeks a security review of a Saudi stake in Twitter, saying a foreign power could influence a government communications tool. Roll Call · Nov 1, 2022
US and Chinese officials working to set up Biden-Xi meeting U.S. and Chinese officials are still working to arrange a face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Bali later this month, the White House said on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 1, 2022
Jan 6 rioter who said she wanted to shoot Nancy Pelosi ‘in the brain’ to be released this week Republicans have frequently insisted crowd was not violent to evade responsibility The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Biden aims to drive GOP contrast in Florida 1 week out President Joe Biden is heading to Florida to blast the Republican Party over proposals to undo prescription drug price caps and change Social Security and Medicare The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
House GOP's possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists The House GOP’s Class of 2022 midterm candidates includes a distinct group — a new generation of political outsiders, populists and some extremists The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
The Times of India · Nov 1, 2022 Joe Biden's daughter Ashley wore an Anita Dongre lehenga for Diwali bash US President Joe Biden's daughter Ashley looked stunning in a floral pink lehenga from Anita Dongre at the Diwali reception hosted at the White House. This was the largest since the People’s House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022 Biden accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’ as he warns of excess profit penalties WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday urged major oil companies to stop “war profiteering” and use record profits to boost domestic production as the White House looks to curb rising fuel prices ahead of the midterm election.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022 Biden to call on Congress to consider windfall tax on excessive oil profits WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will urge Congress to consider new tax penalties on oil and gas companies if they refuse to boost domestic production as the White House looks to curb rising fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Biden loses temper during call with Zelensky over military aid The US president felt that Mr Zelensky could have showed more gratitude after a heated phone call
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 Why inflation will likely stay sky-high regardless of which party wins the midterms Soaring inflation is the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job of handling the problem.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022 Top Biden Envoy Pushes Back on Criticism of Iran Strategy A top Biden administration official on Monday pushed back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists who are calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal. The US special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, said that the administration “makes no apology” for “trying…
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022 Who will attend the Cop27 conference in Egypt after Rishi Sunak U-turns? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak U-turns on decision not to attend the summit
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Top Biden envoy pushes back on criticism of Iran strategy A top Biden administration official is pushing back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 AP source: Biden to float windfall tax on energy producers President Joe Biden plans to raise the possibility of imposing a ‘windfall tax’ on oil companies, as his administration aims to combat high gas prices just days before the midterm elections
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US Many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on Americans’ precarious financial situations heading into next week’s midterm elections to vilify a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022 US midterm elections: What are the key issues? Economy, abortion rights, immigration and democracy are dominating political debates ahead of critical US vote.