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Donald Trump's last Ireland trip had awkward blip with Leo Varadkar and 'unwelcome' sign

He is no longer President, there's a new Taoiseach and we've had a massive pandemic in the meantime, but we shouldn't forget that there were a number of hairy moments on his last trip to Ireland

Irish Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

Former White House aide Seth Andrew gets year in prison for stealing from NYC charter school

NEW YORK — A former education adviser to the Obama administration was sentenced to one year in prison Thursday for stealing more than $218,000 from the network of New York City charter schools he founded.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Steve Bannon threatened to ‘break’ Jared Kushner ‘in half’ over leak accusations, book claims

Mr Kushner reportedly writes that Bannon threatened him on multiple occasions

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

The families of Americans who are wrongfully detained are very much done being quiet

For years, families of those held abroad have been warned that speaking out could put their loved ones in greater danger. Today, many see going public as their best card to play.

WEKU · Jul 29, 2022

Basement talk, virtual handshake led to Manchin-Schumer deal

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin had been wrestling for more than a year over President Joe Biden’s big rebuilding America package

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Biden’s slow-walk on student loans means more pressure to go big

WASHINGTON — While President Joe Biden draws out his decision on forgiving student loans, progressive lawmakers, civil rights groups, labor leaders and other advocates are taking the opportunity to press him to aim for more than $10,000 per borrower.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Activists rally outside congressional baseball game they vowed to ‘shut down’ amid Schumer-Manchin climate deal

Demonstrators left scrambling hours before game after Democrats get their act together on climate

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Pelosi's Taiwan visit tests US-China ties as Biden looks to ease tensions with Xi

WASHINGTON — A congressional trip to Taiwan led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., became the focus of President Joe Biden's call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, further underscoring the latest U.S.-China rift that has sent relations to their lowest point in decades.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 29, 2022

Climate crisis hawks have questions about energy policies in Democrats’ new plan

WASHINGTON — Climate crisis hawks are raising significant questions about Democrats’ emerging legislative deal to address healthcare, energy and taxes, a potential roadblock to swift passage of a key portion of President Biden’s agenda.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022

In Call with Biden Xi Warns against ‘Playing with Fire’ over Taiwan

In call with Biden Xi warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a fifth call as leaders on Thursday, and Xi warned against "playing with fire" over Taiwan, as concerns mounted over a possible visit to Chinese-claimed island by US…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022