An influx of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has largely overwhelmed local authorities and homeless shelters in El Paso, Texas.
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Biden rejects criticisms he is dividing Americans by calling Trump supporters a threat to democracy
President Joe Biden is focusing his energy on “MAGA Republicans” in midterm election campaigning and speeches in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Senate OK’s bid by Sweden, Finland to join NATO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The document now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO still needs approval from all countries in the alliance.
Pelosi gives strong backing to Taiwan’s democracy; US braces for Chinese military drills
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaffirmed her commitment to Taiwan. She departed the self-governing island after a visit that rankled China.
Facing upheaval at home, Biden seeks to keep NATO military alliance behind Ukraine
President Joe Biden hoped to use the NATO and G7 summits to win new support for Ukraine from U.S. allies. Abortion rights and gun tragedies took over.
Biden, NATO allies convene in Spain to craft strategies dealing with Russia, China over next decade
NATO allies face tough choices with the Russian military on the march in eastern Ukraine where President Zelenskyy has asked for more Western arms.
G-7 nations move closer to price cap for Russian oil; US official says group eyes Putin’s cash flow
Group of Seven nations will try to further restrict Vladimir Putin’s cash flow, bring down gas prices and aid Ukraine with new tariffs and sanctions.
Biden bans Russian gold imports at G-7 as leaders consider new sanctions over Ukraine war
President Joe Biden moved to further punish Russia for its war on Ukraine. The U.S. and Group of Seven summit nations are weighing more sanctions.