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Top senators on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees argue the invitation legitimizes the Russian assault on Ukraine.
Author: Riley Beggin
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What to know about Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi and the economic stakes
Washington Post – Politics:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China have agreed to extend a trade truce. Here’s a guide to what else is happening behind the scenes.
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U.S. proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China
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U.S. and Chinese officials plan to discuss “more transparency” on artificial intelligence at a summit in Washington this week.
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Most Michigan voters disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, poll shows
Washington Post – Politics:
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of Trump’s levies on Canadian products.
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Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans’ to run for president in 2028
Washington Post – Politics:
Mike Pence says he has no plans to run for president in 2028.
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Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
Washington Post – Politics:
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Rule could let parents put $2,500 into child ‘Trump accounts’ tax-free
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Proposed guidance from the Treasury Department clarifies how employer and employee contributions to the new accounts would work.
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Group urges Democrats to woo moderate voters with populist policies
Washington Post – Politics:
A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.
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House to scrap DHS funding bill, likely extending agency’s shutdown
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House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the Senate’s bill includes “problematic language” that would “orphan” the agency’s immigration operations.