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Amid tensions with US and Taiwan, China’s new ambassador ducks questions about missing foreign minister

Chinese President Xi Jinping intends to prevent Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te from “visiting the United States,” according to a top Chinese ambassador, who characterized the trip as a crisis in the making.

House hearing on Mayorkas derailed after witness verbally attacks top Democrat

A House hearing meant to investigate Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas quickly devolved into chaos after a witness launched a rare verbal attack on a senior Democrat and Republicans erupted in defense.

Food stamps: Direct payments worth up to $1,691 for SNAP benefits in Texas to begin in 13 days

August payments issued through Texas's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, worth up to $1,691, will begin to be sent out in 13 days.

Armed Philadelphia pizza delivery driver stops carjacking

A Philadelphia pizza delivery man thwarted an attempted carjacking and robbery by pulling out his own gun.

Biden hosts United Auto Workers boss for unscheduled meeting as strike looms

President Joe Biden hosted Shawn Fain, the president of United Auto Workers, for a previously unscheduled meeting at the White House Wednesday, just weeks before the union could potentially strike against the "Big Three" car manufacturers.

Donald Trump investigation: Former president’s legal team chasing leads on what Jack Smith knows about Jan. 6

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are chasing leads to figure out if there is unknown evidence in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to a news report Wednesday.

Military academy officers testify before Armed Services Committee on affirmative action exemption

The bipartisan House Armed Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the diversity and admissions practices of United States military academies following the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in higher education.

Senate votes down measure to rein in NATO war-making authority

The Senate on Wednesday rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would have clarified that Article 5 of the NATO treaty does not obviate the need for Congress to declare war.

Hunter Biden investigation: AOC questions why Ivanka Trump charges were dismissed

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suggested Congress open an investigation into the dismissal of charges against former first daughter Ivanka Trump on Wednesday.

Senate advances measure to tie president’s hands on NATO withdrawal

Senators voted to include a bill that would prevent any U.S. president from withdrawing from NATO in its version of the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday.
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