#This week’s critical moment for Biden to act on China’s threat

#This week’s critical moment for Biden to act on China’s threat

“This week’s critical moment for Biden to act on China’s threat” Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida comes to Washington this week for a potentially critical summit with President Joe Biden — particularly on China, which Tokyo now publicly recognizes as its principal threat. Just weeks ago, Kishida announced a historical “turning point” in Tokyo’s security…

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#Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’

#Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’

“Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’” At least two people were killed in eastern Ukraine overnight as Russia resumed bombing after ending its brief reputed cease-fire, according to reports Sunday. Invading Russian President Vladimir Putin had supposedly ordered the 36-hour truce for Russian troops beginning Thursday and lasting through Ukraine’s Orthodox Christmas Saturday, although…

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#Russia may call up another 500K troops: Ukraine official

#Russia may call up another 500K troops: Ukraine official

“Russia may call up another 500K troops: Ukraine official” Russia is weighing a second round of its massively unpopular military mobilization, Ukrainian intelligence claims, as both sides gear up for a bloody spring. Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief, Vadym Skibitsky, claimed Friday that Moscow was considering calling up an additional 500,000 troops ahead of planned…

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#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment The chaotic failure of House Republicans to elect a Speaker — so far — has had a silver lining for at least one member.  Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a leading opponent of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), has seized the national stage. In doing so, he has elicited jeers…

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#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials.  Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive…

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