The president has been wary of the Italian prime minister’s hard-right politics. But when they meet on Thursday, they may see eye to eye on key issues.
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Republicans Assail Kerry Before His Climate Talks With China
John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, was criticized by Republicans as being too soft on China, the world’s biggest polluter.
Why Trump and Bolsonaro Cases Were Handled Differently
In both the United States and Brazil, former presidents made baseless claims of fraud, and their supporters stormed government buildings.
Republicans Attack Blinken for China Trip, Threatening Subpoena
Republicans rebuked the secretary of state for visiting China for diplomatic talks as they advocate a hard-line, military-first approach to Beijing.
Trump and Johnson Were Accused of Breaking Rules. One Lost Party Support.
Donald J. Trump and Boris Johnson are at the heart of political tempests at home, facing different accusations and far different results.
U.S. Support for Ukraine Aid Starts to Fray After Debt Limit Deal
Spending caps set by the debt limit bill have empowered critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine, threatening the bipartisan coalition that has kept military assistance flowing to Kyiv.
When Politics Saves Lives: a Good-News Story
The decision to fund medications to treat H.I.V.-AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean flew in the face of expert advice. But the U.S. did it anyway.
The House Passed the Bill. Who Won?
President Biden both won and lost the debt-ceiling negotiation.
Ukraine’s Allies Wrangle Over Sending F-16 Fighter Jets
The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles?
Britain’s New Voter ID Rules Are Raising Hackles
Critics say the Conservative government’s new requirements are meant to discourage voting by young people and members of minority groups, who are likely to be Labour voters.