The Taiwanese president plans to tour Hawaii. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called Taiwan President Lai Ching-te this past week, assuring him that the United States stands…
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U.S. and Philippines Sign Military Intel Sharing Pact
The agreement seeks to support defense capabilities in response to China’s escalating actions. The U.S. and the Philippines signed an agreement this month to improve the secure exchange…
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Senate Border Bill Fails Again
The majority leader’s stand-alone legislation lost support. A proposed border bill failed in the Senate once again, this time with less support than the first round of votes. …
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President to Sign Foreign Aid After Senate Passage
The cloture vote approved assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and a measure on TikTok divestment. President Joe Biden indicated he will sign the Senate-passed legislation authorizing $95…
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House Passes Foreign Aid Bills
The legislation totals $95 billion in assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The House of Representatives passed bills that will provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific…
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Preliminary Agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Announced
President Biden says, if finalized, will provide $6.6 billion to build U.S.-based manufacturing facilities This week, President Joe Biden announced a preliminary agreement with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
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U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines Join Forces for Naval Exercises
South China Sea drills address regional security concerns. The U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are conducting inaugural joint naval exercises called the Maritime Cooperative Activity, featuring anti-submarine…
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U.S. and Chinese Defense Officials Restart Talks on Pacific Incidents
The meeting in Hawaii signals an attempt to improve communication and ease tensions. U.S. and Chinese defense officials have resumed discussions after nearly a two-year hiatus, focusing on…
Read MoreChair of Select Committee on China Heads Delegation to Taiwan
China says the U.S. needs to be “mindful of the extreme complexity and sensitivity“ of its relationship with Taiwan. U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin headed a delegation…
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U.S. Navy Sails Warship through Taiwan Strait
China calls the action a provocation. The United States Navy sailed the USS John Finn, a Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, through the Taiwan Strait this week. It is the…
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