Only a handful of Republicans are urging a broader boycott in protest of China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region and of democracy activists in Hong Kong.
Author: Seung Min Kim
More Democratic senators are willing to weigh changes to Supreme Court
Senators of both parties have long been reluctant to consider adding more justices or limiting their tenure. But this week’s abortion argument, added to liberals’ anger about recent confirmations, is prompting some to rethink.
Biden’s push for Senate passage of his spending bill marks a career-defining moment
If Biden succeeds in passing his Build Back Better plan, it will cap a set of first-term achievements. If he fails, it could play into GOP efforts to portray him as a hapless figure.
Biden to meet with Chinese president in virtual summit
Issues he plans to raise with the Chinese leader include Beijing’s recent “coercive and provocative behavior” toward Taiwan, human rights practices, as well as and technology and cyberspace issues, according to a senior administration official.
Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday
The third discussion between the two leaders comes amid pledges of cooperation on climate but tension over other issues.
Biden seeks infrastructure bounce. But can a nuts-and-bolts pitch overcome cultural divides?
The president’s sales push on infrastructure will test whether his strategy of delivering tangible benefits still resonates in a polarized political environment where cultural issues are powerful.
White house press secretary tests positive for the coronavirus
Jen Psaki had decided not to travel with Biden on his foreign trip, citing a family emergency.
As Biden rolls back Trump policies, G-20 allies join in bid to revive Iran nuclear deal
But details on how to reopen talks with Tehran remain vague.
Biden heads abroad with most of his ambassadorial picks stranded in the Senate, stunting U.S. diplomatic efforts
To date, only four of Biden’s choices to be a U.S. ambassador to a foreign government have been approved by the Senate — three of them just on Tuesday. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is blocking many of them.
Sinema’s silence on spending bill vexes many Democrats while she digs in on talks out of public view
As Biden and Democratic leaders close in on a budget deal, the murky goals and demands of the Arizona senator remain a persistent uncertainty.