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

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

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Flynn Loses Lawsuit Against Jan. 6 Committee A Day After Filing It

<p>Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday lost his <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/michael-flynn-lawsuit-insurrection-committee-subpoenas”>lawsuit</a> against the House Jan. 6 select committee over its subpoena for his phone records that compelled him to testify and to produce documents — a day after Flynn filed his motion in federal court in Florida.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Most U.S. House Republicans from Texas vote against forming a commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection – The Texas Tribune

Most U.S. House Republicans from Texas vote against forming a commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection  The Texas Tribune US Republicans oppose formal inquiry into January 6 Capitol riot  Al Jazeera English House Republican votes for U.S. Capitol riot plan a blow to Kevin McCarthy  Reuters Capitol riot commission vote is barely bipartisan, but don’t blame just Republicans  USA TODAY U.S. House approves Capitol riot probe; many Republicans buck leadership | amNewYork  amNY View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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