'Time to move on': Infrastructure talks near collapse
“We’re too far apart. Because I think that ultimately Mitch doesn’t compromise, but delay and mischief,” said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (DR.I.), who took less urgent … Read more
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Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Israel-Gaza truce
WASHINGTON – Foreign Minister Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East to urge Israelis, Palestinians and regional actors to build on last week’s ceasefire in … Read more
White House willing to let infrastructure talks 'play out,' Richmond says
Biden cut the original infrastructure proposal from $ 2.25 trillion last week to $ 1.7 trillion to meet Republicans concerned about the scope and definition … Read more
Booker: Police reform talks see 'meaningful progress'
Booker sees the negotiations as a bipartisan effort to bring about change. He has worked closely with Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) And Rep. Karen Bass … Read more
Liberals to Biden: Ditch the infrastructure talks with Republicans
“I don’t think the White House should attribute recovery to the Mitch McConnell verdict for failing to function in good faith,” said Gillibrand, who recently … Read more
Taliban ramped up attacks against Afghans as peace talks faltered, Pentagon watchdog says
WASHINGTON – In the first three months of 2021, the Taliban stepped up attacks on the Afghan people, maintained close ties with al-Qaeda, and actively … Read more
Afghan cease-fire ends after wave of violence amid calls for fresh peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan – A three-day ceasefire marked by violent attacks – most alleged by the Islamic state group – ended on Sunday in Afghanistan amid … Read more
Biden calls for end to violence in talks with Netanyahu and Abbas
Speaking to Netanyahu, Biden noted that “this current period of conflict has tragically claimed the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children,” according to … Read more
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti in talks with Biden admin to be U.S. ambassador to India
WASHINGTON – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is in talks with the Biden government to become U.S. ambassador to India or other high-profile ambassador, two … Read more
Hillary Clinton talks Afghanistan, Russia and Giuliani
Her focus, however, would be “what happens to the people, especially women, in Afghanistan when the Taliban come back to power when the government collapses,” … Read more
