The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with Chinese virologists.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
Ukraine Needs Money to Fight. Can Seized Russian Assets Help?
Kyiv’s supporters are discussing how to use the interest earned by frozen Russian assets to help pay for weapons and postwar reconstruction.
Blinken Says U.S. Has Not Ruled Out Withholding More Military Aid From Israel
The secretary of state said the U.S. could pull additional support if Israel undertakes a major attack on Rafah.
U.S. Criticizes Israel Over Conduct in Gaza
In a report, the State Department avoids sweeping conclusions but raises the prospect that Israel may have violated humanitarian laws.
U.S. to Announce New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The administration could raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent in an attempt to protect American auto manufacturers.
Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel
Other presidents, including, Ronald Reagan, used the power of American arms to influence Israeli war policy. But the comparisons underscore how much the politics of Israel have changed over the years.
As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat
President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift blame.
Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions
Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week.
Biden Looks to Thwart Surge of Chinese Imports
The president has proposed new barriers to Chinese electric vehicles, steel and other goods in an attempt to protect his manufacturing agenda.
Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack
The United States withheld 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault against the southern Gaza city, officials said.