In Philadelphia, Barack Obama mixed humor with warnings about the consequences if Democratic voters decide to sit out the midterms.
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President Biden says ‘slight recession’ is possible — but not guaranteed in 2023
In an interview with CNN, President Biden said he does not “anticipate” a recession hours after the IMF warned “the worst is yet to come” in 2023.
White House says it’s ‘surging’ resources to Texas to address migrant influx but offers no details
An influx of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has largely overwhelmed local authorities and homeless shelters in El Paso, Texas.
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Senate OK’s bid by Sweden, Finland to join NATO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Pelosi gives strong backing to Taiwan’s democracy; US braces for Chinese military drills
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Biden pledges bigger US troop presence in eastern Europe, permanent presence in Poland – NATO recap
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Finland, Sweden on verge of joining NATO after Turkey drops opposition; Ukraine to dominate summit in Spain
President Joe Biden spoke to Turkey’s president before leaving the G-7 summit for NATO, where Finland and Sweden membership is top of mind.
G-7 nations move closer to price cap for Russian oil; US official says group eyes Putin’s cash flow
Group of Seven nations will try to further restrict Vladimir Putin’s cash flow, bring down gas prices and aid Ukraine with new tariffs and sanctions.