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Stopgap Bill Passed by U.S. Senate to Prevent Shutdown

TL/DR - The U.S. Senate has approved a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown. President Joe Biden has pledged to sign this plan into law. The funding plan will ensure that the U.S. government remains operational until 2024. U.S. Senate Approves Stopgap Bill, Preventing Government Shutdown The U.S. Senate recently passed a critical…
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Jordan’s Chances Dim in Speaker Race After Turbulent Week for House GOP

TL/DR - The Republicans are struggling to elect a new House speaker following Kevin McCarthy's ouster by a faction of hardline conservatives. The new GOP speaker nominee, Rep. Jim Jordan faces resistance, lacking the 217 votes needed for a win. The House remains frozen without a speaker, leading to frustration and uncertainty within the GOP…
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Diplomatic Relations Established Between US, Cook Islands, and Niue

TL/DR - The US has formally recognised the Cook Islands and Niue, as part of President Joe Biden's efforts to counter China’s rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This comes as part of the administration's broader initiative to engage with Pacific Island nations. In addition, Biden is expected to announce new infrastructure funding for…