China and the United States have had a long-standing "Panda Diplomacy" agreement in place for over five decades, which involves the exchange of pandas between the two countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping surprised the White House by announcing China's continued commitment to the agreement at a dinner with business leaders in San Francisco. The exchange of pandas is seen as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, and it is hoped that this will continue in the future.
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Yesterday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Woodside, California for a summit, the first time the two leaders had spoken in a year. The two sides discussed a number of topics, including plans to reduce the transport of fentanyl and the resumption of direct military talks. Despite remaining far apart on some key issues, the summit was seen as a positive step forward in the relationship between the U.S. and China, with Biden giving a thumbs up in response to shouted questions by reporters.
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Thursday concluding that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) violated federal criminal laws, including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports. The report found a "complex web of unlawful activity" and noted that Santos did not cooperate with the investigation. The Committee is recommending that the results of its probe be referred to the Justice Department for review and potential criminal charges.
Key takeaways: The House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) The report will not include a recommendation of formal…
Senators Cory Booker and Dan Goldman have written to President Joe Biden urging him to press Israel to crack down on violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The letter highlights the threat this violence poses to efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict, Israel's security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace. It also calls for the Biden administration to work with the Palestinian Authority to ensure it has the resources and support it needs to protect its citizens.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet face-to-face at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. President Biden referred to Xi Jinping as a "dictator", which angered Chinese officials. The meeting is a chance for the two leaders to discuss their differences and find common ground, as the two countries have had a strained relationship in recent years.
Hunter Biden has filed a motion in federal court to subpoena former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr and other former Justice Department officials for documents and materials related to his ongoing criminal prosecution. The motion seeks to prove that the prosecution is politically motivated and vindictive, and requests any and all records or documents related to his investigation dating back to 2017. The court has yet to rule on the motion, and the Justice Department has yet to respond.
On Wednesday night, a chaotic pro-Palestinian rally outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C. resulted in six officers being injured and one arrest. The U.S. Capitol Police restricted entry and exit to nearby House office buildings, and officers remained on the scene out of an abundance of caution after the protesters had cleared out. The rally was organized by progressive groups IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace Action and the Democratic Socialists of America, and was calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.