Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.
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Bill Clinton says in House testimony he had ‘no idea’ about Epstein’s crimes
Republican chair calls six-hour deposition ‘very productive’ and says former president answered every questionBill Clinton testimony – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxBill Clinton told a congressional committee on Friday that he “had no idea of the crimes” Jeffrey Epstein was committing and insisted he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with the disgraced financier and convicted sex trafficker.The former president’s remarks came in his opening statement in a deposition to the House of Representatives’ oversight committee, a day after his wife, Hillary Clinton, appeared before the same body and called the proceedings “partisan political theater” and “an insult to the American people”. Continue reading...
LA superintendent placed on leave after FBI raid on home and district office
Trustees unanimously voted to place Alberto Carvalho on leave and appointed Andres Chait in the interimTwo days after the FBI searched the headquarters of the Los Angeles unified school district and the home of its superintendent, the district board of education placed Alberto Carvalho on administrative leave.The board met in closed session meetings for several hours on Thursday and Friday to discuss Carvalho’s employment with the nation’s second largest school district. The trustees unanimously voted Friday to place Carvalho on paid leave, and appointed another high ranking district official, Andres Chait, to serve as interim superintendent. Continue reading...
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks
SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLate summer rain is causing havoc across Australia, with South Australia on flood watch, Victoria cleaning up after a downpour, and Sydney issuing a shark warning after heavy falls.Almost all of South Australia, much of western Victoria and parts of western NSW were on flood watch as a slow-moving pressure system from central Australia moved east. Queensland had also seen severe rainfall. Continue reading...
15 killed after military plane crashes on to busy road in Bolivia - reports
A military plane has crashed on to ‌a busy road in the ​city of El Alto, near Bolivia's capital La Paz, killing 15 people and injuring at least 30 others, according to media reports.
Trump, Iran and geopolitical mind games
Incoherent messaging and inconsistent policy positions - Trump’s chaotic Iran gambit.
A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India
The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.
Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes
Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan's Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates
There has been a weeks-long feud between Pentagon and Anthropic over concerns about how military could use AI at war.
Trump orders US agencies to stop use of Anthropic technology amid dispute over ethics of AI
Department of Defense and artificial intelligence company were unable to reach agreement before deadlineSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump said Friday he will direct all federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE” all use of Anthropic technology.The Department of Defense and Anthropic hit an impasse with neither side backing down as a deadline for an agreement lapsed on Friday afternoon. The Pentagon had demanded the artificial intelligence company loosen ethical guidelines on its AI systems or face severe consequences. Continue reading...