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China would 'end up owning some of the costs' if Russia invades Ukraine, national security adviser warns

China would 'end up owning some of the costs' if Russia invades Ukraine, national security adviser warns

WASHINGTON — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that China would “end up owning some of the costs” of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia has already assembled 70 percent of the forces it would need to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a US official with direct knowledge of the latest … Read more

Biden’s top science adviser, Eric Lander, resigns amid reports of bullying

Biden’s top science adviser, Eric Lander, resigns amid reports of bullying

Lander’s resignation constitutes the highest-profile departure from the president’s team to date — his office has cabinet-level status — and a black eye for Biden, who had pledged early on that he would have a zero-tolerance policy when it came to bullying. “The President accepted Dr. Eric Lander’s resignation letter this evening, with gratitude for … Read more

‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff

‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff

Eric Lander, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, speaks at an event. | Getty Images Eric Lander, the president’s top science adviser and a member of his cabinet, sent a Friday night email to his roughly 150-person staff apologizing for speaking to colleagues in a “disrespectful and demeaning way.” “It’s my responsibility … Read more