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Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship – a trial of strength beckons
The decision to place a weapons shipment on hold sends a message to Netanyahu that the US dog is beginning to regain control of its tail
In placing a hold on a shipment of US-made bombs to Israel, and warning there could be more restrictions to come, Joe Biden is sending a message to Benjamin Netanyahu that his administration is no longer prepared to be a dog wagged by its own tail.
Netanyahu’s repeated defiance of US warnings not to pursue an offensive on Rafah had been based on an assumption that curbing the US weapons supply could inflict more political damage on Biden than on the Israeli prime minister, and that Netanyahu could cause havoc for the president at home at the height of an election year.
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Beyond tariffs, US economic strength is key to containing China
By leveraging its economic strength and showing unwavering determination, the U.S. can reestablish its prestige, deterring and inhibiting the CCP from challenging Taiwan or the global order.The Hill - Politics - China -
Trump lawyer seeks to question Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial
Lawyers for former President Trump resumed their cross-examination of Michael Cohen and are attempting to call his credibility into question during the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports on what the jury has heard so ...NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
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South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
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FIFA to seek legal advice over Israel suspension
FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 20 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international football because of the conflict with Hamas.ESPN - Sports - Israel -
Couples using project-management software to maintain relationships, New York Times reports
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Biden asserts executive privilege over Hur recordings as GOP seeks to hold Garland in contempt
President Biden is asserting executive privilege over recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, according to letters sent from the White House and Justice Department to two GOP-led House committees. Congressional Republicans ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Clyburn seeking to bolster Biden support among Black voters with swing-state tour
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) will travel to numerous swing states later this year in an effort to bolster support for President Biden among Black voters, according to his office. The South Carolina Democrat is slated to travel to Michigan, Arizona, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump turns trial into circus as Biden tries to focus minds on economy
As a slew of Republicans went to the hush-money trial to show their fealty to their boss, the president tried to rise above it. Donald Trump last week turned his New York fraud trial into a political circus and a platform for his election campaign ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Argentinian couple moves to US to allow their toddler to join gene therapy trial
The Lovatos relocated from Guatemala to Ohio for their son, who has the rare genetic disorder Canavan disease. The birth of their first child three and a half years ago completed Natalia and Juan Lovato’s lives. Both from Argentina, Juan was a ...The Guardian - World
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UN humanitarian chief delivers ‘apocalyptic’ warning over Gaza aid
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