In his first foreign trip, the secretary of state will visit Japan and South Korea before the first in-person diplomatic encounter between the United States and China in several months.
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South Korea Will Pay More for U.S. Troop Presence
South Korea has agreed to increase its payment for the upkeep of American troops by 13.9 percent this year. The deal removes a major thorn in the alliance.
President Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border
The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico.
Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border
The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico.
Sanctions Are Reimposed on Israeli Billionaire Granted Relief Under Trump
The Biden administration moved to reverse an action that had benefited Dan Gertler, who has been accused of corruption over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Biden Grants Protections for Venezuelans to Remain in U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans can temporarily continue to live and work in the United States as the administration considers its next steps in the effort to force out Venezuela’s president.
Inspector General’s Report Cites Elaine Chao for Using Office to Help Family
The Justice Department under the Trump administration declined to open a criminal investigation into the actions by Ms. Chao when she was transportation secretary.
Biden Secretly Limits Counterterrorism Drone Strikes Away From War Zones
Requiring higher-level approval is a stopgap measure as officials review whether to tighten Trump-era targeting rules and civilian safeguards.
Biden Seeks Help on Border From Mexican President
As the president looks to undo his predecessor’s immigration policies, he is hoping for cooperation from a Mexican counterpart who was a contributor to them.
Your Monday Briefing
Protests against Spain’s biting economic crisis.