Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting a 2020 ban.
Republicans are slowing down a feared redistricting blitz across the Deep South, giving several longtime Black lawmakers a temporary reprieve. Why it matters: Democrats had been grappling with the imminent collapse of Black political representation in the South after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act in late April. - As many as 19 Congressional Black Caucus members could be affected in a maximized national redistricting scenario, Black Caucus chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) told NBC News on Tuesday. - But Mississippi, Georgia and Louisiana have stepped back from the most aggressive redraw plans that were floated after the ruling. Zoom in: In Louisiana, Republicans opted to eliminate only one Black-majority district instead…
Energy — whether it be oil for cars or power for data centers — is suddenly the world's biggest constraint. Why it matters: Energy is becoming the singular driver of both global stability and economic growth. - Oil shocks from the Iran war are rippling through inflation and geopolitics. - The AI boom is triggering a global race for electricity that grids aren't ready for. The big picture: Energy is the thing we all need but don't notice until it's gone or expensive. - We're confronting both unprecedented scarcity and demand for energy on a timeline that's considered remarkably sudden for the usually slow-moving energy sector. Driving the news: Higher oil prices fueled by the Iran war are the main driver behind inflation, with the…
The Senate unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday that would suspend senators’ pay during future government shutdowns. The vote reflects growing frustration over lawmakers continuing to receive […] Source
President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.
Good Thursday morning. Here is what’s on President Trump’s agenda today: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time in Beijing, China 10:00 AM THE […] Source
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said Thursday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said it received reports that the vessel was taken by unauthorized personnel while anchored 38 [...]
The commander of U.S. troops in South Korea cautioned against fixating on drone use to the point of failing to anticipate the next evolution of warfare.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.
The House unanimously passed a resolution urging President Donald Trump to secure the release of detained individuals in China.