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Expanding the Quad? Opening seen to boost pro-democracy alliance against China

January 5, 2022 expanding, Seen, against, China, opening, boost, Alliance, Quad, prodemocracy0 comment

America’s intensifying pro-democracy alignment with Japan, Australia and India has room to grow as other nations seek ways to push back on an aggressive China that is eager to dominate Asia and beyond in the 21st century, former top U.S. officials and regional experts said Tuesday. Speaking at The Washington … The Washington Times stories: White House

Biden to spend $1 billion to challenge meat industry giants that he blames for high inflation

January 4, 2022 Biden, challenge, Billion, spend, 'Meat, Blames, industry, Giants, Inflation, high0 comment

President Biden on Monday pledged $ 1 billion of taxpayer money to boost independent meat and poultry producers and undercut industry giants, escalating his months-long battle with the meat industry over high inflation. Mr. Biden said four large companies control 85% of the beef market, 54% of the poultry market, and … The Washington Times stories: White House

Biden suffered nine nominees yanked from consideration in 2021

January 3, 2022 Biden, from, Nominees, nine, consideration, 2021, Suffered, yanked0 comment

Despite the tense political climate and several high-profile defeats that suggest President Biden’s nominees are dropping quickly, his withdrawal rate is on par with the last three presidents, according to an analysis by The Washington Times. So far, Mr. Biden has withdrawn nine nominees in his first year, which has precedent. … The Washington Times stories: White House

Biden to talk with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to counter Russian intimidation

January 2, 2022 Biden, Talk, 'Russian, Counter, Ukraine's, intimidation, Zelenskyy0 comment

President Biden was back at work trying to prevent a new war in Europe Sunday, arranging a pep talk with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday just days after a tough, nearly hour-long talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. and Ukrainian leaders are seeking a diplomatic way out … The Washington Times stories: White House

Trump legal team says Thompson’s comments in interview reveal real reason behind Jan. 6 committee

January 2, 2022 team, says, Jan., interview, Thompson's, Behind, Committee, Reason, Real, legal, Reveal, comments, Trump0 comment

Former President Donald Trump is banking on a Washington Post interview with the chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to back a key claim in his case before the Supreme Court. In an interview published last week, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi Democrat, … The Washington Times stories: White House

Dan Crenshaw demands Biden get FEMA to shore up COVID-19 test sites

January 1, 2022 Biden, Demands, Test, sites, Shore, Crenshaw, COVID19, FEMA0 comment

Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Thursday demanded that the White House take a more active approach in directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster coronavirus testing sites. Mr. Crenshaw, a Texas Republican and one-time Navy SEAL, said that President Biden had failed to expand COVID-19 testing capacities even as cases … The Washington Times stories: White House