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Analysis: Can a summit ease U.S.-China tensions? Here's what to expect

By Ian Johnson, Council on Foreign Relations

On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a rare in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will provide an opportunity to put a range of issues on a firmer footing. But don’t expect…

House Republicans propose two-step funding package to avoid partial government shutdown

By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.

WATCH: Biden pays tribute to America's veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden said America's veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Report finds people with disabilities continue to face outsized barriers to voting

By Katherine Gilyard, The 19th

From transportation troubles to a lack of accessible equipment, researchers estimate that if accommodations were prioritized, over 2 million more votes would be cast.

France blames Russia for an online effort to whip up controversy over Stars of David graffiti

By Associated Press

The stenciling last month of 250 blue stars on walls in Paris and its suburbs fed alarm about surging antisemitism in France during the latest Israel-Hamas war.

Brooks and Capehart on 2023 election takeaways and Manchin's Senate shakeup

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including pressure on the Biden administration over how to approach its relationship with Israel, the outcome of the…

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U.S. asks Congo and Rwanda to de-escalate tensions as fighting near their border displaces millions

By Emmanuel Igunza, Associated Press

Fighting between M23 rebels and militias loyal to the Congolese army has intensified in eastern Congo. The Congolese government has repeatedly accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, which Rwanda denies.

U.S. and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. and India are continuing to deepen their partnership and collaboration in emerging technologies, defense and diplomacy to create an Indo-Pacific region that's free and prosperous.

Former Indiana legislator agrees to plead guilty to fraud in casino corruption scheme

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

Court documents say Eberhart accepted the promise of future employment with the annual compensation of $350,000. In return, he is accused of advocating for a bill with provisions that favored the casino company in 2019.

An EU plan to fight climate change will go to final votes, even if watered down

By Raf Cassert, Associated Press

European Union institutions and conservationists have given a conditional and guarded welcome to a major plan to better protect nature and fight climate change in the 27-nation bloc.