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Closing arguments in Brittney Griner's drug case in Russia

Closing arguments in Brittney Griner’s cannabis possession case in Russia are set for Thursday

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Thursday briefing: Chinese live-fire drills underway after Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan

In today’s newsletter: As Beijing’s response begins, was the US House speaker’s visit a diplomatic misstep or vital show of solidarity?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022

Jill Biden carries out new mission in 2nd year as first lady

Jill Biden barnstormed the country during her debut year as first lady as if on a one-woman mission to help her husband's administration tackle the problem of the moment

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Biden's national security adviser doubles down on Taiwan policy after Pelosi visit

Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, discusses the war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the U.S. drone strike that took out al-Qaida's leader.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2022

WH says falling gas prices matter more than OPEC numbers

President Joe Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia almost three weeks ago on the possibility that he could get some additional oil production out of OPEC+

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Abortion vote in Kansas sparks new hope for Dems in midterms

Democrats are celebrating a stunning victory for abortion rights in Republican stronghold Kansas as proof that the issue could turn back a Republican wave this fall

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Joe Manchin Strikes a Deal To Fix Antiquated Environmental Review Regulations. Will It Do Any Good?

The West Virginia senator proposes marginal reforms to a federal permitting process that policy wonks say needs a root-and-branch overhaul.

Reason · Aug 3, 2022

How common is Paxlovid rebound as Biden tests positive again for Covid?

Paxlovid good at stopping hospitalisation for high-risk groups, despite occasional rebound

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

White House says US ‘does not want a crisis’ because of Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

Comes as the Speaker of the House visited Taipei.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Biden to Sign Bill to Boost Chipmakers, Compete with China

President Joe Biden next Tuesday will sign a bill to subsidize the US semiconductor industry and boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China, the White House said on Wednesday. The legislation aims to alleviate a persistent shortage that has affected everything from cars, weapons, washing machines…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022