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White House ‘can’t speak’ to China’s intentions for Taiwan

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say Monday if the Biden administration believes China is "committed to the status quo with Taiwan," noting only the United States's commitment to stability in the region and the decades-old One China policy.

John Bolton says ‘self-described identity politics’ is ‘fundamentally’ contrary to individual liberty

Former national security adviser John Bolton slammed woke culture in an op-ed on Monday, claiming "self-described identity politics" is "fundamentally contrary" to individual liberty.

MSNBC president says Trump town hall would need to be controlled

The president of MSNBC said a town hall format interview with former President Donald Trump on her network would need to be in a controlled environment.

Kim Foxx stepping away: Who is lining up to become the next Cook County state’s attorney?

With Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx stepping down after her term ends, eyes are turning to both parties to see which candidates will enter the race to secure one of Illinois's top criminal justice positions following years of criticism and pushback.

No Labels CEO refuses to rule out Joe Manchin as group’s 2024 candidate: ‘Too premature’

Nancy Jacobson, the CEO of the centrist political organization No Labels, says the group has not made any decisions about who would be on its potential third-party ticket for the 2024 presidential election.

Stimulus check update: Applications for monthly $1,000 direct payment in California open tomorrow

Los Angeles County will open applications for monthly payments tomorrow as an expansion of its guaranteed income program.

Spending showdown looms as key Senate panel prepares funding bills this week

Senate Democrats on the powerful Appropriations panel are preparing to mark up government funding bills this week, setting up a battle with House Republicans, who are pursuing tens of billions of dollars in additional spending reductions for the upcoming fiscal year.

White House says Juneteenth is about ‘reading books, not banning them’ in dig at GOP

The White House indirectly criticized Republicans who oppose the teaching of critical race theory in schools and support excluding from curricula what they describe as age-inappropriate books as it celebrates Juneteenth.

China maintains threat of ‘unintentional conflict’ despite Blinken’s appeal

China refused to establish a crisis communications channel with U.S. military officials despite Washington's warnings that its absence raises the risk of “an unintentional conflict” between the powers.

Social Security update: What’s in newest proposal to slash US budget

A group of Republican lawmakers brought changes to Social Security back to the table as House Republicans seek to curb government spending and balance the federal budget.
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