Senior Republican politicians in the state have opposed federal action against global warming, which is making storms like Hurricane Ian more destructive.
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U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine on Russian Forces in Donbas Region
Western officials say they expect the Kremlin to mount a major offensive in the Donbas, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces for years.
Marco Rubio Leads G.O.P. Push for a More Combative Stance on China
It’s time for Americans to buckle down for a long struggle with Beijing, the Florida senator will argue in a speech.
Rubio, U.S. Lawmakers Are Largely Opposed to No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Members of both parties said such a move would risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Russia, another nuclear power.
Congress Passes Ban on Goods From China’s Xinjiang Region
President Biden is expected to sign the bill, which drew a fierce corporate lobbying campaign against it.
China Imposes Tit-for-Tat Sanctions on Three American Lawmakers
The sanctions, which target Republican members of Congress, were in retaliation for the Trump administration’s bans on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses.
U.S. to Expel Chinese Graduate Students With Ties to China’s Military Schools
The move is the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to impose limits on Chinese students. But university officials say the government is paranoid, and that the United States will lose out.
Trump Administration’s Actions in Middle East Complicate Its Criticisms of China
President Trump’s use of military force against Iran gives Beijing ammunition to highlight failures of American policy, even as the Communist Party represses Muslims in China.
Senate Passes Bill to Support Hong Kong Protesters, Putting Pressure on Trump
The House and Senate both passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. It compels the U.S. to penalize Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for abuses.
Trump Says ‘Hong Kong Is Not Helping’ in Trade War With China
President Trump made his most extensive comments yet on Hong Kong’s protest movement, and suggested that its fate be tied to a trade deal.