Biden seeks pause in gas tax to give families a ‘bit of relief’
The U.S. president said that states should also suspend their own gas taxes, and he called on refiners and gasoline retailers to make sure "every penny” of the tax pause goes to consumers.
North Korea's Kim presides over major military meeting as nuke test fears grow
The Central Military Commission was set to decide on “important strategic and tactical tasks" for the country’s military, the latest signal that a nuclear test may be imminent.
How the U.S. can counter China’s Middle-East influence
The only way U.S. President Joe Biden can counter China's efforts is by raising America’s own diplomatic and economic game.
Trump’s shadow looms over fading Iran nuclear talks
With no compromise in sight and Iran making steady progress toward nuclear capability, the Biden administration could soon face a stark choice.
Despite growing evidence, a prosecution of Trump would face challenges
As House hearings highlighted testimony that could create more pressure to pursue a criminal case, former president tried out a defense that strained credulity.
U.S. rejects China’s claims over Taiwan Strait as concerns grow
Washington fears this may be a deliberate effort to muddy the legal interpretation of the sea in ways that could suggest that Beijing regards it as an internal waterway.
U.S. senators introduce broad Taiwan bill to boost security assistance
The bill would significantly enhance support for Taiwan, including provisions for billions of dollars in security assistance and changes to the law undergirding unofficial ties with island.
Russian state TV airs videos of two missing Americans in Ukraine
The missing Americans are believed to be part of an unknown number of mostly veterans who have joined other foreigners to volunteer alongside Ukrainian troops.
Fears grow over Iran’s nuclear program as Tehran digs a new tunnel network
Although construction is evident on satellite and has been monitored by groups that track the proliferation of new nuclear facilities, officials have never talked about it publicly.
Biden-Xi call is under consideration amid U.S.-China tensions
Ukraine, Taiwan and human rights are among the many sore points in U.S.-China relations, and the two nations have also been jockeying for greater influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Corporate ‘self-sanctioning’ of Russia has U.S. fearing economic blowback
Some officials from U.S. President Joe Biden's administration are expressing concern that penalties are exacerbating inflation, worsening food insecurity and punishing ordinary Russians.
Biden gambles there's more to gain than lose by courting Saudis
The White House announced Tuesday that Biden would travel next month for a regional summit in Jeddah and meet Saudi leaders.
