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‘We’re on the right trail,’ says Biden after Blinken’s China visit

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‘We’re on the right trail,’ says Biden after Blinken’s China visit

U.S. President Joe Biden. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden reacted positively on June 19 after Secretary Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing where he met top Chinese leadership, saying “we’re on the right trail.” Speaking to reporters after a climate event in California, President Biden said Mr. Blinken did “a hell of a job” … Read more

Eric Garcetti confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to India after 20-month fight

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Eric Garcetti confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to India after 20-month fight

President Joe Biden’s close aide Eric Garcetti won confirmation Wednesday from a divided Senate as the nation’s next ambassador to India, more than a year and a half after he was first nominated by the President and after weathering doubts about his truthfulness in a sexual harassment scandal involving a City Hall adviser. The 52-42 vote gave … Read more