Month: July 2022
Biden speaks with China’s Xi as tension grows over Taiwan – CNN
Biden speaks with China’s Xi as tension grows over Taiwan CNN US aircraft carrier, strike group move into South China Sea as Pelosi plans possible Taiwan visit Fox News Biden-Xi call lasts more than 2 hours Fox News Opinion | Pelosi’s visit to
Read MoreHow to know when a recession has begun
The U.S. economy has contracted for two straight quarters, intensifying fears that it is on the cusp of a recession, if not already in one, barely two years after the pandemic downturn officially ended.
Read MoreBiden and China’s Xi discuss tensions over Taiwan
The divisions over Taiwan come amid several challenges between the two superpowers: the Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. tariffs and Chinese aggression in the Pacific. (Image credit: Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreJan. 6 committee interviews Mnuchin, pursues other former Trump Cabinet members
The House Jan. 6 committee has interviewed former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and is in negotiations to talk to several other former members of Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
Read MoreTIME Studios Earns Five News & Documentary Emmy Nominations
Following a Primetime Emmy nomination for jeen:yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, TIME Studios has received 5 nominations for the 43rd Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards. Paper & Glue was nominated for Best Documentary and Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary. Directed
Read MoreWATCH: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says ‘our economy remains resilient’ despite recession worries
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “our economy remains resilient” despite rising inflation and the worry about a recession. This comes as the U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter.
Read MorePutin-bashing Russian journalist has no regrets despite facing hostility from all sides
It’s been a hard couple of months for Marina Ovsyannikova.
Read MoreHouse approves bill to boost computer chip industry
The House has passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.
Read MoreAfter Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal – The New York Times
After Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal The New York Times Biden calls Democrats’ deal on health care, taxes and climate a “huge step forward” CBS News In a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and Schumer announce
Read MoreIs Same-Sex Marriage Vulnerable? Yes, and Ignore Those Who Say Otherwise
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. In the chaotic hours and days after a six-person Supreme Court majority essentially ended the federal right
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